The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the public education and outreach campaign called its electronic logging device (ELD) Implementation National Tour that’s tailored for assisting commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers with their switch to ELDs. Across the country, in several cities, experts in FMCSA subject manner will […]

Giraffes have long, elegant necks. You’d expect that these would be perfect for attaching GPS trackers to. But, not so. The collars fall right off when the animals lean down to take a drink. Partners and scientists from Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) are trying out a new collar design to combat this problem. GPS […]

Electric cars offer many benefits to the planet and the people who drive them. Among those benefits are fewer emissions, a step away from reliance on fossil fuels, and greatly reduced operating expenses over traditional fuel-burning vehicles – even hybrids. As more people are making the investment in electric cars, we are seeing a need […]

African elephants are still declining due to two main historical factors: changes in land use and the high demand for ivory. Today, these two factors are still threatening the existence of the species. And, although there’s been a ban already on international trading of ivory, there are still a large number of African elephants being poached. Each […]

While the Hummer brand is no longer producing consumer vehicles, there are plenty of these prized rides still on the roads today. And, they are all attractive targets for thieves who are interested in making a nice tidy profit. Why Do Thieves Find Hummers So Attractive? The newness of hummers on the road is not […]