Sponsors Contribute to Success of 3rd Annual Jeffrey Bullock Memorial Golf Tournament

Over 100 employees, customers, suppliers and friends celebrate the memory of Bison Gear leader through fun, food and golf, with proceeds to charity. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1285134.htm

SupplyFrame Announces New Electronic Component Manufacturer Directory

Datasheet Search Engine SupplyFrame now Provides Manufacturer Directory for Finding Electronic Component Manufacturer Information and Authorized Distributors (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1285334.htm

Lamp Included Option Now Available With Prescolite's Architektur and Liteframe Families

Allows "one stop shopping" benefits (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1284064.htm

Sonic Electronix Boosts Bluetooth Product Availability in Response to the Latest Hands-Free Laws

In a new law that took effect July 1st, drivers are required to use their phone's speakerphone, a hands-free kit or a Bluetooth headset while driving. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1267034.htm

MetoKote Corporation, Leader in the Metal Finishing Industry, Announces New Strategic Account Manager Representing Their Deere and Company Business

MetoKote Corporation, Inc. is pleased to announce the recent addition of Roger Cook as Strategic Account Manager representing their Deere and Company Business. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/metokoteMetalFinishing/johnDeereAndCompany/prweb1278264.htm

Diesel fumes force Sorrento Mesa office evacuation
08/23/2005

SAN DIEGO – A faulty generator poured diesel exhaust fumes into a Sorrento Mesa office building Monday morning, causing respiratory problems for dozens of workers in the building, San Diego fire officials said.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20050822-1106-bn22fumes.html
(via signonsandiego.com)

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Tiny British Isle Gets Diesel Generator Set
08/24/2004

Ironically for a community that has pioneered renewable energy – until the wind proved too much for its wind turbine – it has been left dependent on one 25kw diesel generator, providing rationed power from 7.30am to midnight.
Now thanks to a lottery fund grant of just under £200,000, for the first time the Foula Electricity Trust will soon be able to provide a reliable and affordable electricity scheme across the island, 20 miles west of Shetland.

At last the lights will stay on for Foula’s 32 folk
(via The Herald)

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It Will Be a Close One
08/12/2004
Looks like the hurricane might just barely miss us here in Miami. Maybe.

This is the biggest evacuation ordered since 1999, when Hurricane Floyd brushed Florida's east coast and prompted officials to urge about 1.3 million to evacuate, a record for the state.

800,000 in Charley's Path Told to Flee
(via Yahoo! News)

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Cleveland Still Working to Deal with Fallout from Power Outages
08/04/2004

Municipally owned Cleveland Public Power improved its ability to generate emergency power for the water system. Ciaccia said CPP failed to provide the backup power during the blackout. The water division also has rented one backup generator at a cost of $500,000 a year until permanent generators are installed.

Cleveland water system is improved but still vulnerable
(via Ohio News Network)

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Verizon Uses Diesel Genset to Reduce Call Drops during Power Outages
08/03/2004

As he watched cellular towers become overloaded and unable to handle all the sudden demand, he heard the emergency generator kicking in.

"We went, 'Uh oh,' and knew we had some serious work ahead of us," he recalled.

Verizon dials up power in case of a big blackout
(via Detroit Free Press)

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Genset Extension in India
07/15/2004

The suppliers of diesel generator sets have been given extension to comply with the noise and emission limits, as stipulated under the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986. In a Notification issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, the suppliers of genset diesel engines, having capacity of up to 19 KW, will now be required to implement the emission limits by July 01, 2005, whereas the suppliers of genset diesel engines, having a capacity of more than 176 KW up to 800 KW will have to comply with the emission limits by November 01, 2004.

Extension Given to Suppliers of Diesel Gensets to Comply with Emissions Norms
(via the Press Information Burea of India)

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Diesel Genset Orders Up in China
07/12/2004

MHI has also started a joint venture with Shanghai Diesel to set up a factory to manufacture turbo charger for diesel engine in March. Other MHI factories in China include an air-conditioner compressor plant in Qingdao and an injection moulding machinery plant. The plant has also seen growth in orders for its generator sets, due to the shortage of electricity supply in China.

Mitsubishi set for good growth with steady industry orders (via The Star Online)

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IBM implements RFID-based solution for HPCL
posted on September 05, 2008 11:44:00 am
IBM has announced the implementation of a radio frequency identification based solution for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, a downstream petroleum organization in India.

Clean Energy Fuels awarded LNG supply contract for Los Angeles refuse trucks
posted on September 05, 2008 10:18:00 am
The Sanitation Bureau of the City of Los Angeles has awarded Clean Energy Fuels a contract for up to 10 years to supply liquefied natural gas for the city's growing fleet of 340 LNG refuse trucks.

Repsol YPF receives NEB approval to import LNG into Canaport terminal
posted on September 05, 2008 10:16:00 am
Spanish energy group Repsol YPF has received permission from Canada's National Energy Board to import liquefied natural gas into the under-construction Canaport terminal in the Canadian province of New Brunwick, for further shipment to the US Northeast, according to Reuters.

New York PSC approves Iberdrola takeover of Energy East
posted on September 05, 2008 10:14:00 am
The New York Public Service Commission has approved a E3.4 billion takeover of US-based electricity generation group Energy East by Spanish energy major Iberdrola, subject to pre-conditions, according to AFP.

New Zealand's Biofuel Bill promises energy security, low fuel prices
posted on September 05, 2008 10:08:00 am
The parliament of New Zealand has passed the Biofuel Bill in a bid to reduce the country's dependence on imported oil and also reduce the cost of transportation fuels, according to PetrolWorld.