Alternative Fuels

The technology writer Langdon Winner wrote an interesting book 30 years ago that has a lot of relevance to technologists today–especially when thinking about enterprise security. His core idea is one of technological autonomy. As the good folks at Cyborgology define it: Technological autonomy is a shorthand way of expressing the idea that our technologies and technological systems have become so ubiquitous, so intertwined, and so powerful that they are no longer in our control. This autonomy is due to the accumulated force of the technologies themselves and also to our utter dependence on them.  …Advanced technologies require vast networks of supportive technologies in order to properly function. Our cars wouldn’t go far without roads, gasoline, traffic control systems, and the like. Electricity needs power lines, generators, distributors, light bulbs, and lamps, t... (more)

Jeep® Brand Awards Grand Prize to Spokane Resident in the 'Jeep Arctic Yeti Dig' Contest Held at Winter X Games 2012

ASPEN, Colo., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jeep® brand hosted the "Jeep Arctic Yeti Dig" at the Winter X Games 2012. 7 contestants had the chance to dig into a 20 by 20 section of snow on the grounds of the X Games to find a the Jeep Yeti Artic Dig medallion. Kerry Boston from Spokane, Wash. was the first person to find the medallion and was named the grand prize winner of a new 2012 Jeep Wrangler Arctic Edition vehicle. It was broadcast at the games, garnering great excitement and anticipation. Kerry Boston The Jeep brand kicked off the "Jeep Arctic Yeti Dig" sweepstakes on... (more)

AT&T Marches Toward 15,000 Cleaner-Fuel Fleet Vehicles with Milestone 5,000th Alternative-Fuel Deployment

DALLAS, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Five thousand — and counting. That's the newly-announced tally of alternative-fuel vehicles (AFVs) placed on U.S. roads by AT&T* since the company embarked on a 10- year commitment of up to $565 million to deploy approximately 15,000 alternative fuel vehicles through 2018, including one of the largest U.S. corporate commitments to compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles to date. AT&T deployed the 5,000th vehicle, a CNG van, in Palmdale, California. AT&T currently operates more than 70,300 vehicles in its corporate fleet. (Photo:  http://photo... (more)

Methanex Reports Fourth Quarter Results and Stronger Earnings in 2011

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 01/26/12 -- Methanex Corporation (TSX:MX)(NASDAQ:MEOH)(SANTIAGO:Methanex) - For the fourth quarter of 2011, Methanex reported Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $133 million and net income attributable to Methanex shareholders of $64 million ($0.68 per share on a diluted basis). This compares with Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $111 million and net income attributable to Methanex shareholders of $62 million ($0.59 per share on a diluted basis) for the third quarter of 2011. For the year ended December 31, 2011, Methanex reported Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $42... (more)

Harvest Operations Corp. Appoints Chief Operating Officer

CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwire) -- 01/23/12 -- Harvest Operations Corp. ("Harvest" or the "Company") (TSX:HTE.DB.D) (TSX:HTE.DB.E) (TSX:HTE.DB.F) (TSX:HTE.DB.G) on behalf of the Board of Directors would like to announce that effective January 23, 2012 Mr. Robert A. Pearce has been appointed COO of the Company. Mr. Pearce will report to the recently appointed CEO, Mr. Myunghuhn Yi. Mr. Pearce joined Harvest last year as Vice President, Corporate Development & Treasurer. He has become a valuable member of Harvest's senior management team with over 25 years of technical and bu... (more)