A new scale bypass system that allows drivers and carriers with good CSA scores to pass through weigh stations without stopping, is generating some buzz in the US. The system, developed by Drivewyze, is being used at a number of scales in ...
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, a business of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC, has introduced the Bridgestone M760 Ecopia tire, a premium drive radial that is EPA SmartWay verified and CARB (California Air Resource Board) ...
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NHTSA Administrator David Strickland At the Consumer Reports "Fuel Economy: Now and in the Future" event last week, the theme was easy to spot: No matter what kind of car you want, you can find one today that gets good gas mileage. And ...
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Consumers who buy the fuel-efficient new cars that will roll out to meet tough new fuel economy standards will save thousands of dollars over the life of the vehicles, according to a new report released today by Consumer Reports. Fuel ...
The Skoda Octavia RS has been revealed ahead of its world debut at the next month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Skoda’s new-generation flagship sports model is set to become the quickest series-production Octavia in history, ...
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Finland-based steel producer Ruukki has announced that it now offers high strength and wear-resistant special steels in tubes and hollow section form. The company said that for years it has already been providing equipment manufacturers ...
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Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, reported first quarter 2013 adjusted earnings per share of $1.14 versus $0.79 in the prior year quarter. First quarter 2013 financial highlights: -GAAP operating ...
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Audi’s LED headlights are reported to be recognized by The European Union as an energy efficient technology that can help cars reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions. According to a press release from Audi (media ...
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Teekay Tankers Ltd. orders four fuel-efficient LR2 product tanker newbuildings with options for an additional twelve vessels Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 Teekay Tankers Ltd. (NYSE:TNK) (Teekay Tankers or the Company) announced today that it ...
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Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania has collaborated with German engineering firm Siemens to develop electrically powered trucks and buses for commercial use. As part of the project, Scania will develop electrified powertrains ...
Dent Resistant - Compact Formpack Manufacturer: Amcor Flexibles Award: Silver - Technical Innovation Package Description: Amcor's newest Formpack can be inserted without denting into an overpack designed for child resistance or ...
PSA Peugeot Citroen has revealed details of an innovative new fuel-efficient Hybrid Air propulsion system that it plans to put into it small and city-sized production cars by 2016. The Hybrid Air system is an alternative to a conventional ...
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Strategic Analysis of the Global Market for Marine Coatings, finds that the market earned revenues of $5,030.1 million in 2011 and estimates this to reach $10,216.3 million in 2018. The research covers ...
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Following on from the successful launch of the Green Festival Alliance's practical guide to sustainable power at outdoor events, they will be hosting a seminar at the forthcoming Event Production Show entitled 'Innovations in Power: ...
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As the year winds to a close,it is natural to look back and recall the high points.But,it is also useful to remember the lows,including those cars that disappointed.Here,we commemorate the worst models in our ratings. These are current ...
Tags: lowest-scoring vehicle, Jeep Wrangler, Scion iQ, Smart ForTwo