Groundbreaking set for TransGas Coal-to-Liquids project
The Mingo County Redevelopment Authority (MCRA) and its partner TransGas Development Systems, LLC will conduct a groundbreaking ceremony on 9 May 2011, to launch the construction phase of the Mingo County coal-to-liquids project, to be called Adams For…
Panasonic to boost Li-ion battery output in China; looking for reductions in manufacturing expenses
The Nikkei reports that Panasonic Corp. will ramping up lithium-ion battery output in lower-cost China to reduce manufacturing expenses as much as 30%.
Panasonic hopes to retain the top position in the global market through cost cuts.
Japanese companie…
Opinion: Passing Through the Patent ‘Troll’ Booth
As technologies are implemented and improved in various industries, companies are at an increased risk of being sued for patent infringement. This is particularly true as federal or state regulators move to require companies to use electronic tracking …
China police crack down on truckers
Police clamped down Thursday on a protest by hundreds of truck drivers upset over rising fees and fuel prices in China’s busiest port city, the latest display of public resentment over surging inflation.
Ford rolls out electrified vehicle plan at Shanghai show; new energy vehicle demonstration fleet
At Auto Shanghai 2011, Ford outlined its electrified vehicle plan in China with the Asian debut of the company’s latest electrified vehicles and a plan to have a demonstration fleet of new energy vehicles in the country early next year.
The debut of…
Texas study finds PHEV use could increase ozone at night, decrease ozone during the day
A study by researchers at the University of Texas found that in general,
use of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) can lead to an increase in ozone during nighttime hours (due to decreased scavenging from both vehicles and EGU stacks) and a decre…
Delaware Opens State’s First Electrified Truck Parking
Governor Jack Markell announced the opening of Delaware’s first electrified parking area for trucks at the Smyrna Rest Area on U.S. Route 13.
VW Jetta Protect: is it the “Greenest” Tank You Can Buy?
As far as I can tell, the VW Bora (called “Jetta” in the US) shown above is the “greenest” armored car you can buy. Powered by a 200 hp version VW’s 2.0 TSi four-cylinder (from the Golf GTi) and mated to the company’s outstanding “DSG” du…
VW Jetta Protect: is it the “Greenest” Tank You Can Buy?
As far as I can tell, the VW Bora (called “Jetta” in the US) shown above is the “greenest” armored car you can buy. Powered by a 200 hp version VW’s 2.0 TSi four-cylinder (from the Golf GTi) and mated to the company’s outstanding “DSG” du…
API: US petroleum demand rose in March, first quarter
Steadily rising fuel costs during the first quarter of 2011 appear to have had little impact on total US petroleum deliveries (a measure of demand), according to figures from the American Petroleum Institute (API). First quarter deliveries rose by 5.5%…