DFW to Paris diverts to Chicago, unruly passenger
An American Airlines flight from North Texas to Paris had to divert to Chicago because of an apparent intoxicated passenger.
Disruptive technologies: The hydraulic fuel cell hybrid
Breaking out of the transportation box
Is the battery really the future of the auto industry?
In my opinion the key to US energy independence, as well as a vibrant US auto industry, will be disruptive technologies. Consequently, something like auto-dri…
Volvo, Freightliner add Eaton’s UltraShift PLUS as option
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Eaton’s new UltraShift PLUS automated transmissions are now available as a data book option for Volvo’s VN series of heavy-duty line-haul vehicles and Freightliner’s Cascadia. [Full Story]
Ford cleans up at 2011 Edison Awards, Chevy Volt wins Gold [w/video]
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Ford, GM
Alan Mulally interview for Edison Awards – Click above to watch video after the jump
The annual Edison awards that celebrate innovation in goods and services have been handed out, an…
Broker freight increased 10% in 2010
Freight brokers on average moved 10 percent more freight in 2010, while their gross margins declined by 4 percent.
NTSB sets public truck safety forum
Hours of service and electronic onboard recorders are among topics listed for the National Transportation Safety Board’s public forum on truck safety.
Ontario to Review Longer Tractors
The Ontario Trucking Association said it was pleased that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation will begin reviewing whether to permit motor carriers to use longer tractors.
Yancey Truck Centers Opens Macon, Ga., Location
Yancey Truck Centers opened its newest full-service International truck sales and service location in Macon, Ga.
UPS Airlines’ Mechanics Ratify Contract
UPS Inc. said its aircraft mechanics represented by the Teamsters union have ratified a new labor contract that runs through Nov. 1, 2013.
EPRI Analysis estimates costs of fully developing US smart grid could reach $476B; benefits up to $2T
Total Smart Grid costs. Source: EPRI. Click to enlarge.
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has released a broad assessment of the costs and benefits to modernize the US electricity system and deploy the smart grid. Factoring a wide range …