Quicker than gas? New battery technology could allow electric vehicles to recharge in two minutes
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, Hybrid
Tesla’s Elon Musk may think the future of electric vehicles will one day lie with ultra capacitors, but battery breakthroughs happen nearly every day, so there’s reason to hold your bets for n…
Father, sons sentenced for trucking fraud
A federal judge has sentenced the trio to prison and to pay almost $1.12 million in fines for operating a double brokering scheme.
The 1,000 MPH Trans-Continental Jet Train That Never Was
Obama has dreams of a high speed rail network connecting the U.S. 35 years from now. But these dreams date back to before Obama was born. How does a 1,000 mph jet train from New York to Los Angeles sound?
A jet train you say? Why yes, why not. This d…
The 1,000 MPH Trans-Continental Jet Train That Never Was
Obama has dreams of a high speed rail network connecting the U.S. 35 years from now. But these dreams date back to before Obama was born. How does a 1,000 mph jet train from New York to Los Angeles sound?
A jet train you say? Why yes, why not. This d…
CSA pays more attention to drivers
CSA isn’t designed to score drivers, a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration official said at an online seminar presented by Truckers News.
FMCSA updates rule time lines
The FMCSA and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration have discussed restricting use of electronic devices.
Fourth hunt begins for Air France jet in Brazil
A fourth hunt for the black boxes and wreckage of Air France flight 447 is under way, French officials said Wednesday.
Watchdog: FAA improves for-hire aircraft oversight
A government watchdog says the Federal Aviation Administration has significantly improved its safety oversight of for-hire aircraft companies but hasn’t followed through on recommendations regarding air tours and illegal operators.
Cummins to offer 24/7 customer service support
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Cummins will be offering 24/7 customer assistance through its Cummins Care program starting in July. [Full Story]
National biodiesel mandate needs rethinking: CTA
OTTAWA, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says the Government of Canada needs to rethink its approach to a national biodiesel mandate set to kick in July 1 and introduce measures to protect consumers of biodiesel from higher fuel… [Full St…