BALTIMORE, MD. The U.S. military is increasingly scrutinizing hybrid powertrains for everything from ships to trucks as a critical piece of its “energy security” strategy for the future. The military believes that not only will hybrid powertrains help tactical and non-tactical equipment reduce fuel consumption, but they are also a way to boost the combat capability of its forces as well
On Monday, President Barack Obama unveiled a plan to streamline infrastructure projects to get the economy moving and improve the efficiency of government. According to a statement from the White House, the plan, which includes fast-tracking 14 projects around the country, is based on a Presidential Memorandum issued in late August at the recommendation of Obama’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness
Diesel engine makers and truck OEMs will, within a few short years, expect motor oil to contribute to the mandated greenhouse-gas emissions (GHG) reduction and corresponding increase in miles per gallon performance for commercial vehicles set out in new federal rules that will start taking effect in 2014
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