Green transit is soaring to new heights on the wings of a solar-powered plane. Literally. Called Solar Impulse 2, the entirely solar-driven plane embarked on the historic first leg of an around the world journey shortly after 11:10 p.m. EDT (7:10 a.m. local time on March 9) taking off from Abu Dhabi and arriving in […]
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced that it is introducing the Fuel Max LHS, a fuel-efficient long haul steer tire designed to complement the launch of the Goodyear Fuel Max LHD G505D last year. “Together, the Goodyear Fuel Max LHD G505D and the Goodyear Fuel Max LHS make up the most fuel-efficient long […]
Ford has announced the official production start of the all-new twin-scroll 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines for North America at its Cleveland Engine Plant in Ohio, marking the first time these engines are being produced in the U.S. The twin-scroll 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine is available in the all-new Ford Edge, launching in first quarter of […]
Crosspoint Kinetics is dedicated to making products that capture, conserve, and reuse energy, as evidenced by the company’s flagship product, the Kinetics Hybrid. It “bolts-on” to quickly transform class 3-7 trucks and buses into fuel sipping, green machines. The company notes that it is already working in fleets throughout North America, saving 25-30% more fuel […]
Nissan and George Power have announced a new partnership to make EV charging available at more workplaces in the Atlanta region. Through a new partnership funded by Nissan and Georgia Power, local employers can receive a $1,000 rebate for each 240-volt, Level 2 charger installed – $500 from Georgia Power and a matching $500 from […]
Crosspoint Kinetics, a subsidiary of Cummins Crosspoint, has announced at the Work Truck Show that it has forged an alliance with leading walk-in van producer Morgan Olson that will make Kinetics Hybrid-powered delivery vehicles available to customers throughout North America. The Kinetics Hybrid from Crosspoint Kinetics transforms Morgan Olson’s class 3-7 delivery vans and trucks […]
Volvo Cars is currently running a pilot with 1,000 cars in Sweden and Norway to test its connected car concept. The approach attempts to create an environment in which road status data collected by cars is shared with other road users and with local authorities through a connected car cloud, such as the Volvo Cloud. […]
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With Europe’s green transit sector still in its infancy, some are arguing that more regulations are required to offset falling oil prices, which in turn may tempt drivers back to traditional gas-powered vehicles, and larger guzzlers at that. Certain analysts argue that renewable power has reached the point where it no longer affected, or affected […]
When all the data is in, the number of pedestrians killed on U.S. roadways last year is expected to remain relatively on par with 2013 and approximately 15 percent higher than it was in 2009. Using preliminary data provided by the 50 State Highway Safety Offices and the District of Columbia, Dr. Allan Williams, former […]
