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The federal Phase 1 standards required more efficient engines, use of low-rolling-resistance tires, reduced idling, and aerodynamic improvements. (This photo is a spirit of america / Shutterstock.com photograph.)

Trucking Groups Ask for Sleeper Berth Pilot Project

The American Trucking Associations and the Minnesota Trucking Association submitted a joint petition to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct it.

Former BP Engineer Convicted in Deepwater Horizon Case

The Department of Justice announced that a federal court jury convicted Kurt Mix, a former engineer for BP plc, on one count of obstruction of justice for intentionally destroying evidence requested by federal authorities investigating the accident.

FDA and EMA Collaborate for Generic Drug Inspection Initiative

The two organizations launch a generic drug inspection initiative to support drug approvals.



NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory leads the team that has entered the RoboSimian robot, shown here. It will be the first entrant in the trials to attempt to accomplish the ladder climb challenge when the tasks begin at 8 a.m. EST Dec. 20.

DARPA Robotics Challenge Trials Focused on Emergency Response Tasks

Teams will put their robots through eight tasks, ranging from driving a utility vehicle to carrying and connecting a fire hose, Dec. 20-21 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla.

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