The Tri-Gen system will generate 2.35 megawatts of electricity and 1.2 tons of hydrogen a day, enough to power about 2,350 homes and almost 1,500 vehicles, Toyota said Thursday in a statement. It’s expected to begin operations in 2020.
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Congress to Rely on Stopgap Funding Bill, Speaker Ryan Says
Amid recent failed attempts by party leaders to negotiate funding parameters for fiscal 2018, Congress will opt for a short-term measure designed to avoid a government shutdown, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) said Nov. 30.
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DOT to Require Testing for Synthetic Opioids Beginning Jan. 1
Beginning Jan. 1, truck drivers being administered random pre-employment and post-accident drug tests will be screened for four additional synthetic opioids, the highly addictive drugs that likely will require medical experts to consider prescriptions …
TravelCenters of America Announces Executive Changes
TravelCenters of America announced President and CEO Thomas O’Brien will retire and has resigned effective Dec. 31.
What do kids think about their trucker parents? One company tries to find out.
Children share heartwarming stories about their parent truckers.
Small business committee becomes the latest ELD battleground
Witnesses tell Congressional committee one-size-fits-all ELD mandate is burdensome, costly.
Jeep presents 2018 Wrangler in Vegas; all-electric variant on the way
After giving a first glimpse a few weeks back, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles showcased the new 2018 Jeep Wrangler Wednesday at the Las Vegas Auto Show. Four engine options will eventually be offered, including an all-electric powertrain coming in 2020.
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Tank-Truck Carrier Patriot Transportation Suffers Steep Decline in Profits
Tank-truck carrier Patriot Transportation Holding reported a sizeable decline in profits in its fiscal fourth quarter directly tied to hurricanes Harvey and Irma and the lose of a key customer.
Used Truck Sales Climb in October
Sales of used heavy-duty trucks in October climbed 37% from a year ago as some outlets showed signs of rebounding to post higher volumes and the average price rose slightly, ACT Research Co. reported.