Scuderi working on turbocharged variant of split-cycle engine; smaller, more powerful, and more fuel efficient
Cartoon of the proposed turbocharged split-cycle engine. Note the reduction in size of the intake/compression cylinder. Click to enlarge.
The Scuderi Group announced at the SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit that boosting one of its air-hybrid spli…
Driver – OTR Truck Driver
Whether an experienced truck driver or newly graduated driver from truck driving school, this Over the Road Truck Driver position features: earn up to $0.37 per mile*, 50% no-touch freight, 600 miles average length of haul and flexible work scheduling …
UK-India project on solid oxide fuel cells
A UK-India project is aimed at obtaining a greater understanding of the factors which affect solid oxide fuel cell performance and durability, particularly in relation to using readily available fuels, including waste biogas.
Professor Mark Ormerod, of…
Arctic Whisper hybrid bus debuts in Sweden; uses Opbrid’s Busbaar overhead charger [w/video]
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Opbrid Busbaar overhead charging system – Click above to watch video after the jump
Umea, a city in northern Sweden, has just unveiled its overhead-charge capable hybrid bus, the “Arctic Whisper,” which…
Canada Post unveils royal wedding stamps
For more Royal Wedding related features, go to theroyals.ca or Sign the Guestbook : The Canadian Press Date: Friday Apr.
Lux Research projects that bulk of energy storage market for vehicles will be for e-bike and micro-hybrids
The overall market for energy storage technologies that power electric vehicles is set to grow from $13 billion in 2011 to $30 billion in 2016, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18%. Despite the visibility of plug-in passenger cars with large pac…
Eindhoven developing electromagnetic suspension
A team at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands is developing a new, active electromagnetic suspension system. Built in cooperation with SKF of Sweden, this suspension system is fitted in cars, making them safer because they no l…
Bombardier launches PrimoveCity for multi-modal stationary or mobile inductive charging of electric vehicles
Bombardier recently launched PrimoveCity, its new e-mobility solution, together with the establishment of a related new center of competence. PrimoveCity addresses the
range and recharging constraints of electric vehicles and is intended to provide com…
Gary Johnston found guilty of Vic Fraser’s 1998 Surrey murder
By Sheila Reynolds – Surrey North Delta Leader Published: April 15, 2011 12:00 PM Updated: April 15, 2011 5:42 PM Thirteen years after Vic Fraser’s murder in Surrey, family and friends of the popular trucker broke down in tears and hugged one another F…
Truckers Working Around High Fuel Costs
Updated: Updated: Gas prices across the Midwest are around $4 according the U.S. Energy Administration Information numbers.