Companies Will Use Blockchain Technology to Monitor Cobalt in DRC

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…a-based LG Chem and China-based Huayou Cobalt. The project, expected to be completed by the middle of this year, will use blockchain to track the journey of the metal mined in the DRC in an effort to ensure its responsibly sourced. Cobalt is a critical element in lithium ion batteries used to power electric vehicles. As these vehicles become more popular, human rights groups have put more pressure on companies to ensure the materials they use are…

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A Safe Work Environment Starts With Engagement

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ple don’t get hurt and it can be fixed. It all comes back to respecting people, letting people know they can make a difference.” Read More: Oil Industry Poised for More Growth in 2019 Too often, policymakers misunderstand the impact of poor worker safety on the bottom line. Workplace injuries can be costly both financially and in terms of productivity. “It costs money, it saps your productivity and it’s a symptom of a poorly run operation,” LaDuke…

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Federal Railroad Administration Re-launches Safety Advisory Committee

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…nsportation Association and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association. Related: Learn more about PetroChoice’s products and services for the railroad industry The committee last met in mid 2017. The re-formed version of the committee will operate under a different charter than its predecessor….

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New Bill Would Exempt Small Trucking Companies from ELD Mandate

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…. The duo also introduced a bill to exempt any truck carrying agricultural commodities from the mandate. Related: Learn More About PetroChoice’s Products and Services for Commercial Vehicles The mandate took effect in late 2017, according to the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) advocacy group. The group petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to exempt all carriers with good safety records who make…

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GM to Start Diesel Pickup Shipments After Certification Delay

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…nd GMC Sierra in May. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s certification process for diesel engines took longer than expected. BMW, Fiat Chrysler and others have previously delayed vehicle releases due to certification issues. The new Silverado and Sierra will be marketed as 2020 models. They feature 3.0-liter turbodiesel engines, the first time GM has put such an engine in a light duty pickup since 1997. The engines are built at G…

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DEF Contamination a Danger to Pilots

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…ng. Anytime you have a certification of a test, there is going to be time, complexity and cost involved,” Oord said. We are really trying to focus on prevention and the best solution to prevent this is to not have DEF at the airport.” For that to happen, they are going to need some help from the EPA. “It’s going to take some action from the EPA,” Oord said. “We are looking to see if there is a possibility from exempting these on-airport vehicles f…

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Clean Burn FAQ’s

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…tract with a hauler or refiner to transport used oil? It may be easy for a company to contract with a hauler to pick up and dispose of used oil, but companies would then be giving away valuable fuel which could be used for free heat generated by a Clean Burn Heating System. 9. Is there any way to duct a used-oil furnace? Yes, Clean Burn furnaces can be ducted and are UL approved for this application. 10. What are the most appealing aspects of Clea…

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Acquisitions

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…ive you a longer list of information we need you to provide so that we can complete the due diligence. The purpose of due diligence is to confirm the initial price target and allows us to evaluate a range of factors that may have influence over the total value of the business. In our experience, the initial estimate usually stands, provided the business has not markedly declined in a few short months or doesn’t have any material defects that were…

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Report Predicts Most Commercial Vehicles Will Still Run on Diesel in 2040

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…ercial fleet vehicles will still be using diesel in 2040. According to the company’s “Reinventing the Truck” report, an estimated 66 percent of new medium and heavy commercial vehicles will still be diesel powered. While that is significantly less than the current market share of 80 percent, it still represents a substantial majority. While other types of vehicles will likely continue to become more popular, range and load capacity requirements fo…

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A Notch Above the Rest With Ultrasonic Cleaning

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PetroChoice Ultrasonic Cleaning

…into carbon and clog the burner. You can do this several ways. You can simply unplug the yellow power cord to the burner, turn the circuit breaker to the off position, or shut off the power switch. Petrochoice has invested in Ultrasonic Cleaning Technology that ensures the very best quality of cleaning of your burners components. The aluminum pre- heating block is the heart of your furnace and where all the magic happens. Oil and air enter the bl…

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