“Greentech” is in our best interest
From a scientist’s point of view it’s refreshing to observe all of the recent interest in alternative fuels that was supposed to have been created when the Department of Energy was formed in 1973. It may take our government a while to get started, but once it does, there’s no stopping them. The “greentech” boom
Oil industry trends
For more than fifty years, crude oil refiners based long-range planning on the fact that gasoline demand and lube oil consumption would increase every year. Recently, the oil industry has undergone some significant changes. Traditionally, over half of the 42-gal. crude oil barrel (approximately 60%) was used for gasoline production. Increased air travel, dieselization of
A full range of retrofit alt-fuel vehicles
A new program to retrofit walk-in van chassis with hybrid-electric systems is one of Freightliner’s latest alternative-powered vehicle offerings.
Going green, I mean REALLY green
These days everyone seems anxious to jump on the “green” bandwagon
Government is at it again
A lot has happened since I spoke about alternate fuels at the 2007 TMC annual meeting
New technology worth considerin
Imagine an invention that offers a clean burning, highly efficient, non-polluting, lightweight, compact, mixed multi-fuel alternative to current diesel and gasoline powered internal combustion engines
Ready for prime time: hydraulic hybrids
Announcing its decision to field seven hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHV) — the first fleet application of the technology — UPS disclosed some significant data on road testing
Stargazin’
Will truck tires always remain round and black in essentially their present form?
In search of…
The search for viable fuel options and new truck technology to lessen dependency on diesel fuel is a global concern.
Grote LED WhiteLight interior ambulance dome lamp available
Grote Industries has introduced a state-of-the-art, long-lasting LED interior dome lamp specifically designed to provide exceptionally bright, low-heat illumination critical to those who give and receive care within the world’s ambulance fleets, the company said.