Daily Archives: March 25, 2014

Two thirds of UK drivers oppose stealth cameras

A poll of professional drivers has found more than two thirds oppose stealth speed cameras.

The new cameras, which have been proposed by the Highways Agency to enforce the 70mph motorway speed limit, are likely to be painted dull grey instead of the usual bright yellow.

DOE authorizes Jordan Cove LNG export project

DOE authorizes Jordan Cove LNG export project

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has conditionally authorized Jordan Cove Energy Project, L.P. (Jordan Cove) to export domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries that do not have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States, from the Jordan Cove LNG Terminal in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Indian Toyota workers down tools despite end to lockout

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited employees gather near the facility after the company halted production at its two factories amid a labour dispute regarding wages, on the outskirts of Bangalore, on March 20, 2014

Employees at Toyota’s auto assembly plants in southern India failed to return to work on Monday at the end of a week-long lockout after refusing to sign codes of conduct, their union said.

European Parliament and Council reach informal agreement on clean fuels infrastructure

To boost the take-up of alternative fuels in transport, EU countries will have to ensure that enough refueling and recharging stations are available to enable cars, trucks and ships using alternative fuels—such as natural gas and electricity—to move freely on EU roads and waterways, under an informal agreement reached by Council and Parliament negotiators.

2015 Hyundai Sonata makes its debut in South Korea

Hyundai has unveiled the all-new Sonata in South Korea with global sales scheduled to start in the second half of 2014.

The new model is 35mm longer and 30mm wider than its predecessor, with an overall length of 4855mm and width of 1865mm. The new Sonata is 1475mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2805mm.