A Brief History of Oil in America, Part 1

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…was more synonymous with this booming industry than John D. Rockefeller, founder and chairman of Standard Oil Company. Through relentless acquisitions and transportation deals with logistics companies, Standard Oil was able to control 90 percent of the nation’s refining capacity by 1878. While many of their tactics were questionable, Standard Oil was also ahead of its time. In pre-automobile America, many companies dumped and discarded gasoline wh…

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Autonomous Mine Trains OK’d in Australia

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…ally approved the AutoHaul technology that mining company Rio Tinto used to complete a 62 mile train trip in October. The train was monitored by crews throughout the process. The company plans to use the trains to haul iron ore from the company’s 16 work sites to ports. Related: Learn how PetroChoice helps serve the mining industry The autonomous trains will operate on the company’s 1,056 miles of track. They plan on having the technology complete…

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A Safe Work Environment Starts With Engagement

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…re: 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 said. “Your injury records are going to determine how much money you are going to have to put away as encumbered cash. That can be deva…

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New Association to Advocate for Vehicle Data Laws

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…owner access to vehicle data in an effort to promote security and personal privacy. The group cites a current lack of standards or regulations as a potential issue as vehicle computer systems become more and more complex. The group consists of several trade associations, including the American Car Rental Association, the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) and the Car Sharing Association (CSA)….

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PetroChoice Opens New Distribution Center

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…PetroChoice Expands their Service Capabilities with a New Distribution Center in Bridgeport, OH PetroChoice, a leading provider of lubrication solutions, announced today that it has opened a 19,000 square foot distribution center in Bridgeport, OH. PetroChoice- New Distribution Center Press Release-Oct 6, 2014…

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California to Transition to 100 Percent Zero-Emission Busses by 2040

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…1,000 by the end of 2020. The Innovative Clean Transit would aim to replace 12,000 diesel busses currently in service throughout the state. The regulation will require all busses purchased after 2029 to be electric. According to a press release by CARB, the initiative will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 19 million metric tons from 2020 to 2050. They also claim transit agencies in the state would save $1.5 billion in maintenance and fuel costs….

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ASI Warns Pilots of fuel contaminated with Diesel Exhaust Fluid

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…with Jet Fuel additives that prevent icing, as both are clear and colorless. However, it is not approved for use in aircraft and can cause engine failure and substantial damage. Read More: FCA Has Proposed a Merger with Renault DEF is becoming increasingly popular at airports, as many new ground vehicles in use require it. While the ASI says there are no known pre-flight procedures that can identify fuel that has been contaminated, they are askin…

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Automakers Pledge to Add Rear Seat Reminders

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…ers by 2025, according to reports. The announcement comes after the Senate Commerce Committee passed legislation to require all automakers to install such technology. The July vote did not give a timeline for the change. However, a group of 20 automakers, including, General Motors, Ford, Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda have all agreed to include rear seat warning systems by the 2025 model year. The group of automakers represent about 98 percent of al…

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PetroChoice Announces Acquisition of Superior Petroleum

…isco-based private equity investment firm with over $15 billion of capital under management. The principals of Golden Gate Capital have a long and successful history of investing across a wide range of industries and transaction types, including going-privates, corporate divestitures, and recapitalizations, as well as debt and public equity investments. Other notable mining and industrials investments sponsored by Golden Gate Capital include US Si…

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King of Prussia motor oil distributor acquired by Brazilian company for $479M

Philadelphia Business Journal

…https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2022/05/24/petrochoice-moove-golden-state-capital.html…

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