New Federal Distracted Driving Proposals Target Commercial, Haz-Mat Haulers
Over the past two years, distracted driving has become a primary safety issue that legislators and law enforcement agencies alike have worked to overcome.
Op-Ed: The Toyota Prius is Falling Behind
It is lonely at the top, and Toyota is no stranger to criticisms these days. Even as sales remain strong, Toyota’s lineup is falling behind the times, including the much vaunted Prius “brand.”
I was there to see the Prius plug-in and Prius V unve…
Air traveler brought measles to SoCal from Europe
County and federal health officials are investigating whether passengers were exposed to measles after an infected person traveled on a Southwest Airlines flight from Baltimore to San Diego.
Ice Road Truckers: The Complete Season Four
Judge Patrick Naugle is pitching History a series about the dangers fraught by Ice Cream Truck Drivers.
Study finds PHEVs will reduce net emissions of CO2 and NOx; upward pressure on SO2
Net emissions resulting from the use of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) depend on the efficiency of the conventional vehicle fleet; PHEV CD (all-electric, charge-depleting mode) efficiency; charging strategy; battery pack capacity; driving pat…
Report: Japanese consortium to bid for high-speed rail project in California
The Nikkei reports that East Japan Railway Co. will team up with other Japanese firms, including Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Sumitomo Corp., Nippon Sharyo Ltd., Hitachi Ltd. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. in bidding for a high-speed railway p…
Should Connecticut Sell Ad Space on its Websites? How About Selling…
Dollar signs in the eyes of the budget-makers. Don’t rule it out. There are now a few Connecticut state websites selling ads to raise cash.
Fuel Issues
Oil prices shot up by more than $5 a barrel yesterday, surpassing the $108-mark for the first time since 2008.
Crews find missing plane in Ariz mountains; 3 dead
Authorities say search crews have found the burned wreckage of a small plane that was reported missing in the mountains north of Phoenix and all three people aboard are dead.
Alleged kidnapper captured on turnpike
A Malden woman told police she was forced into a car and kidnapped early this morning, according to State Police.