Technology News Updates

Business, Technology

Penske Adding LED Headlights to 5,000 Semi-Trucks

Penske Truck Leasing is retrofitting 5,000 of its semi-trucks with advanced LED headlights, the company said.

December 4, 2012
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Study Says Collection Costs About Equal for All-Electronic Tolls or Fuel Taxes

The cost of all-electronic tolling is about the same as the cost of collecting fuel tax, and could result in more money available for highway infrastructure improvements, the Reason Foundation said in a study released last week.

December 3, 2012
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C.H. Robinson Revamps Online Tool

C.H. Robinson introduced an updated online tool with improved user interface and additional customization options for customers, the company said.

November 26, 2012
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Walmart Debuts Supercube, Seeks Test Permit in Canada

Walmart Canada Corp. is hoping to revolutionize freight transportation in Canada with a huge new cargo carrier.

November 26, 2012
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GE Sets $200 Million for Clean Energy Corp. LNG Expansion

GE Energy Financial Services said Tuesday it is providing $200 million to Clean Energy Corp. for two liquefied natural gas plants.

November 13, 2012
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Trimble’s Earnings Surge, Aided By PeopleNet, TMW

Trimble Navigation Ltd., the parent company of PeopleNet Communications Corp. and TMW Systems Inc., said its third-quarter profit nearly doubled from last year.

November 13, 2012
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DOE Launches Online Tool for Alternative Fuel

The Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory launched an online tool for fleet managers to evaluate the benefits of using alternative fuels.

November 13, 2012
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Qualcomm’s Earnings Rise for 4Q, Year

Wireless technology and service provider Qualcomm Inc. reported a higher profit for both its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year.

November 13, 2012
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XRS Reports Narrower 4Q Loss

XRS Corp. said Thursday its fiscal fourth-quarter loss narrowed from a year ago, while its adjusted earnings improved for the quarter and fiscal year.

November 8, 2012
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U.S., Chinese Clean Truck Tech Manufacturers Meet with Government Officials

Clean truck technology company representatives from the U.S. and China met for the first time last week with agencies from both governments, said event sponsor Calstart.

November 5, 2012