Further violence mars truckers’ strike
A trucker whose vehicle was burned near the Irene train station on Thursday was called a “sell-out” by his attackers.
Daimler Plans Indian Truck Brand
Daimler AG will begin selling a new brand of trucks in India next year, challenging former partner Tata Motors Ltd. as economic growth and new highways spur demand in that country, Bloomberg reported Thursday.
HOS ‘Listening Session’ Set for Thursday; FMCSA Extends Comment Period to March 4
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will host a listening session this Thursday, Feb. 17, outside of Washington, D.C., to get public input on proposed changes to its hours-of-service rule.
Leading Economic Indicators Rise for Seventh Month
An index of leading economic indicators rose in January the seventh straight monthly increase, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
Philadelphia Manufacturing Improves
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region improved in February month for a fifth straight month, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
Ninety-nine problems, and you have to tell me all of them? Now?
Carolyn offers advice for drivers whose wives unload on them while they’re on the road.
Joules solar fuels process can produce up to 15,000 gallons of renewable diesel/acre/year; 5-50X greater conversion efficiency than any biomass-dependent process
Schematic comparison between direct
photosynthetic (top) and algal biomass (bottom) processes. Source: Robertson et al. Click to enlarge.
Joule Unlimited’s direct, single-step, continuous process for the production of solar hydrocarbon fuels…
BMW Megacity EV to get Volt-Like Range Extender?
Imitation is the highest form of flattery. So say what you will about the Chevy Volt, more than one company looking to copy GM’s design, including BMW. BMW may be considering a range-extender for their small EV, the MegaCity.
The addition of a range …
Consumer Price Index Rises 0.4%
The consumer price index rose 0.4% in January, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Asia Markets: Hong Kong, Tokyo stocks lead Asia markets higher
Chinese and Hong Kong stocks ended higher after a roller-coaster ride Thursday, driven by hopes for solid economic growth even as property developers fell after Chinese authorities announced fresh restrictions on home purchases in Beijing.