A new addition to Japan’s bullet train network, the Hokuriku Shinkansen, will start service on March and is deisgned to significantly reduce travel times between Tokyo, Toyama and Kanazawa. The new line is timed perfectly for seeing the cherry blossoms. According to information provided by East Japan Railway Company, the Hokuriku Shinkansen departs from […]
XL Hybrids, Inc., a pioneering developer of hybrid electric powertrain technology for commercial and municipal fleets, has announced th installation of its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System in passenger vans for Lasell College in Newton, Massachusetts. According to the XL, the “vans will provide a 25 percent increase in miles per gallon and 20 percent […]
AMP Holding has tapped Marshall Cogan to serve as Chairman of its Board of Directors, replacing James Taylor, who will remain on the board. Cogan brings a decades-long career as an investor, entrepreneur and investment banker to the new post and he is expected to focus on electric vehicles for the company. He was the […]
Uber, which bills itself as “better, faster, and cheaper than a taxi” has a new twist: uberPOOL – a new ride-sharing in Los Angeles. In terms of green transit, riders can share the ride and split the cost. As the company notes, “By using uberPOOL, you’ll not only be reducing the cost of your trip, […]
FTR Systems, a technology company specializing in electric-powered vehicles, has announced the start of a Kickstarter campaign for its newest product, the Mogobike electric scooter. The Mogobike is a lithium powered electric scooter built for commuters. According to Charlie Palmer, FTR’s Director of Operations, “Commuters, boaters, pilots and RVers see an application for the product.” […]
Vice President Joe Biden joined Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx for a trip through the Carolinas in large part to emphasize the need to build a consensus on revitalizing the nation’s infrastructure. The White House is stressing the importance of focusing on upgrading roads, bridges and transit systems. It’s a tall order, particularly when it comes […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced the formation of a 26-member advisory committee that is tasked with updating classroom and new behind-the-wheel training requirements for professional truck and bus drivers. “Over the next 30 years, we’re going to be relying on trucks – and truckers – to move […]
Derive, a company that customizes the software of a fleet vehicle’s engine to save fuel, eliminate speeding and reduce emissions, has announced that its engine calibration software now works with the 2015 Ford Transit 3.7L and 3.5L. The Derive system is designed to allow commercial fleets, using the top-selling Ford Transit full-size van, to maximize […]
Helium leak-detection systems are helping transmission suppliers improve quality and reduce the cost of producing new automatic transmissions developed to improve fuel economy. The demand is clear. Due to the complex operation of new multi-speed transmissions, transmission-fluid leaks can significantly affect performance. Detecting leaks at the earliest stages of manufacture, post-casting and pre-assembly, improves quality […]
Ryder System has launched a new online natural gas vehicle maintenance training program for its entire North American maintenance network, reaching more than 6,000 maintenance and service employees across Ryder’s 800 maintenance facilities. The program is designed to provide the company’s technician workforce with knowledge of all natural gas vehicle platforms and configurations. This program […]
