Study finds massive flux of gas, in addition to liquid oil, at BP well blowout in GOM
A new, University of Georgia-led study—the first to examine comprehensively the magnitude of hydrocarbon gases released during the Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico oil discharge—found that up to 500,000 tons of gaseous hydrocarbons were emitted int…
Shell updates energy scenarios; world entering an era of volatile transitions
Shell’s Zone of Uncertainty: extraordinary misery or opportunity. Source: Shell. Click to enlarge.
Shell has published an update to its 2008 Shell Energy Scenarios to 2050. (Earlier post.) Those energy scenarios—Scramble and Blueprints—r…
Scuderi Group expands operations to Asia
Scuderi Group, the developer of a split-cycle and engine and air-hybrid variant, has opened a Japan office and hired a Director of Asian Operations, Deryk Langlais. The Japan office will operate as the Asian headquarters for the Scuderi Group, which is…
Electrovaya begins deliveries of Li-ion battery systems for second PHEV platform for major US OEM
Electrovaya Inc. said that it has been chosen by a “major North American automotive OEM” to supply battery packs for its second plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) platform, and delivery has commenced.
Electrovaya is already deliverin…
Sulphur Springs Wrongful Death lawyer Attorney Gregg Price Warns Truck Drivers
Sulphur Springs Wrongful Death lawyer News — On January 12, 2011, a Schwann food service driver was traveling on his route on Highway 67 in Maude, Texas when the extended mirror on his truck struck 18 year old Carissa Woodraska.
Suburbs Might be the Abandoned “Slums” of the Future
Today’s car-dependent suburbs may become the “Wild West” ghost towns future, if you believe a recent report from Planning Institute, Australia. In their report, the PIA states that “Australia will be forced to rely on huge quantities of importe…
AeroVironment begins shipment and completes first installations of residential smart charging systems
AeroVironment has begun shipping and installing its UL-listed single-family and multi-unit residential Smart Charging Dock (model EVSE-RS+).
The system is designed with an open architecture to ensure interoperability with the thousands of individual ut…
Averitt Expand Flatbed Services, Adds Jobs
Averitt Express will expand the flatbed operation it launched in early 2009, and is ready to add even more drivers due to growth.
American Central Transport to Raise Owner-Op and Driver Pay
Effective March 1st, American Central Transport, Inc. will increase owner-operators will owner-operator rates to $.98 per loaded mile, and $.90 for authorized empty miles. Company drivers will receive up to $.45 per mile as part of a new “Pay for Pe…
Kenworth Names 2011 Dealer Council
Kenworth Truck Company has named its 2011 Kenworth Dealer Council members.