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Business, Technology

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
Business, Technology

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
Business, Technology

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
Business, Technology

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
Business, Technology

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
Business, Technology

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
Business, Technology

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
Business, Technology

Truck Makers Develop Improvements in Aerodynamics for Tractors

While the largest aerodynamic changes are happening on trailers, truck makers said their products also are being made more air-efficient, which has a significant effect on the entire tractor-trailer combination.

October 30, 2012
Business, Technology

Drivewyze Expands to Rhode Island

Drivewyze Inc. announced that Rhode Island has become the 13th state to adopt Drive-wyze PreClear, a new bypass service provided through smart phones, tablets and select electronic onboard recorders.

October 30, 2012
Business, Technology

Iteris, EBE Report Stronger Results

Two technology companies recently reported quarterly results reflecting improved performance.

October 23, 2012