Study Shows North Atlantic Wind Farms Could Power the Whole World
Wind is one of the cleanest energy sources available, and the US is sitting next to a gold mine.
A new study has found that wind speeds over the oceans could allow offshore turbines to generate far more energy than a land-based wind farm – with the North Atlantic, in particular, theoretically able to provide enough energy for all of human civilization.
In tapping into wind as an energy source, the US has for decades lagged behind Europe and UK, which are home to the largest offshore wind farms in the world, including the London Array and the Netherlands' Gemini wind farm.
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Uncle Sam Bets on Self-Driving Trucks to Save Post Office
The United States Postal Service has a long and proud history of delivery people weathering the elements to make sure you get your mail — and occasionally, you neighbor's bills and postcards, too.
The way they go about doing that will change dramatically in the coming years, as the USPS has formally declared its intention to assess how it can work self-driving vehicles into its operational strategy—and it’s even building a prototype along with the University of Michigan.
In a green paper published last week, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) laid out a preliminary list of five specific areas in which it’s considering implementing self-driving vehicles as the technology matures.
What Does It Take To Achieve A Higher Subrogation Recovery Rate?
By Bob Glose, Senior Vice President, Operation and Enterprise Resources
Recovering damages from third parties responsible for collisions with fleet vehicles should be a high priority for every fleet operator.
Money left uncollected should provide an incentive for fleets to take another look at their recovery programs. The benchmark is recovery, over the long run, of 25 to 30 percent of total fleet accident physical damage expenses. If your fleet isn't close to that, there is much to be gained by upgrading your recovery program.
Waymo Launches Safety Campaign for Autonomous Vehicles
Alphabet’s Waymo, formerly known as Google’s self-driving car project, has teamed up with the National Safety Council and other renowned names in launching its “Let’s Talk Self Driving” campaign.
"There's a lot to talk about when it comes to self-driving cars,” said Waymo CEO John Krafcik.
“As with any new technology, there's great enthusiasm and curiosity about self-driving cars — and there's some confusion, too."
Gen. Michael Hayden to Keynote at Work Truck Show 2018
General Michael Hayden, a retired four-star general and former director of the Central Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency, will serve as keynote speaker at The Work Truck Show® 2018. His address will take place on Thursday, March 8, as part of the President's Breakfast & NTEA Annual Meeting.
As head of the country's premier intelligence agencies through two presidential administrations from 1999-2009, General Hayden was on the frontline of global change, the war on terrorism and the growing cyber security challenge. He understands the dangers, risks and potential rewards of the political, economic and security situations our country - and the world - are currently facing.
