Opinion: Trucking Fights Terrorism
Earlier this year, we were once again reminded that the United States continues to face the possibility of a terrorist attack on our soil, a threat that hasn’t abated in the decade since 9/11.
Class 8 Truck Orders Hit Five-Year High
Class 8 North American truck orders rose to 29,200 units in March, a five-year high, ACT Research said.
Energy ministers agree to help speed up global deployment of carbon capture and storage
Energy Ministers from around the world have agreed to proposals to help speed up the global deployment of carbon capture and storage. At a meeting in the United Arab Emirates, Ministers at the Clean Energy Ministerial endorsed recommendations from the …
Renault introduces Energy dCi 130 diesel
Renault is unveiling its new range of “Energy” engines, combining performance, driving enjoyment and fuel economy; the first to reach the market is the Energy dCi 130. Featuring new technologies covered by some 15 registered patents, this 1…
Mercedes-Benz unveiling Concept A-Class
The Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class will make its debut at both the 2011 New York and Shanghai Auto Shows later this month. Technical highlights include a new turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, a dual clutch transmission and a radar-based collis…
WIT Hosts Second Annual Salute to Women Drivers
The Women In Trucking Association’s Salute to the Women Behind the Wheel drew 204 professional female drivers to the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, April 2. “The women who were recognized absolutely are pioneers in this indu…
Plug-in sales will have to squash hybrids to be profitable
When will electrification become profitable without tax credits?
Millions of plug-ins need to be sold every year to become sustainable
How many tax credits will it take to make plug-in vehicles a sustainable and profitable business for automakers? That…
Southwest Airlines patching hole in jet in Ariz.
Southwest Airlines mechanics work near a Boeing 737 on a tarmac in Yuma, Ariz., on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, after patching a large hole in the jetliner that made an emergency landing in southwestern Arizona last week.
Mitsubishi Electric introduces new power module for hybrid and electric vehicles
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has introduced a new transfer molded power module (T-PM) mainly designed for hybrid and electric vehicle applications. The company’s J Series T-PM, whose lifespan is 30 times longer than that of industrial power mo…
Pike Research says lack of technical standards could hinder utilities’ readiness for EVs; forecasts $5.1B in spending from 2010-2015 on EV IT systems
EV IT investment by segment, United States: 2010-2015. Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge.
Utilities will face a host of new infrastructure requirements to support the increased power demand that will result from customers plugging in to recha…