America “awash in oil and natural gas”
Energy independence is the new American revolution.
Energy independence not so inconceivable to Mad Money’s Jim Cramer
Just caught Jim Cramer on CNBC’s Street Signs talking about the run up in oil prices. According to Cramer, now is the time for Americ…
Canadian truckers violate U.S. safety rules: data
Police stand at the scene of a 2004 accident in Georgia that killed William Badger, Dawn King’s father.
SShh! Whisper-quiet Electric Rolls is Coming to Geneva
Rolls-Royce is known for building some of the quietest cars on the road. Unfortunately for Rolls, however, another carmaker is stealing headlines for its automotive quietness … and it’s not one of Rolls’ usual suspects, like Maybach or Bentley. …
COMPETITION WATCH: Dynamex shareholders approve TransForce takeover
MONTREAL, Que. — TransForce has announced it has now completed its acquisition of same-day delivery and logistics provider Dynamex. [Full Story]
COMPETITION WATCH: Armour acquires Hillman’s Transfer
SYDNEY, N.S. — Armour Transportation has acquired Hillman’s Transfer, a 40-truck fleet that hauls general freight and perishables out of Sydney. [Full Story]
COMPETITION WATCH: Cascade O/Os to walk off job Friday
EDMONTON, Alta. — Owner/operators for Cascade Carriers have followed through with a threat to walk off the job, filing a strike notice Feb. 21, which will see them parking their trucks at 1 p.m. Friday. [Full Story]
Second crash closes Highway 1 at Hope
Just minutes after the lineup was cleared, a second crash triggered the closure of Highway 1 at Hope.
Sharp developing Intelligent Power Conditioner enabling EV batteries to be used as storage batteries for home power
Sharp Corporation has developed an Intelligent Power Conditioner that enables batteries in electric vehicles to be used as storage batteries for the home. Sharp will be conducting tests to confirm the safety and reliability of this system, with the aim…
How would another gas spike affect consumers, voters?
Will another gas spike force real change, a greater focus on foreign oil dependence?
Libya and Algeria could push oil above $200
With Nomura forecasting that if Algeria follows Libyan disruptions oil prices could rise to $220 per barrel, another seriou…
Pilus Energy and Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies to combine bioreactors with fuel cells
Pilus Energy, a developer of biogas solutions has formed a strategic relationship with Singapore-based Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies, Pte. Ltd. The partnership aims to combine Horizon’s hydrogen fuel cells to Pilus Ene…