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Researchers Studying Wireless Transfer of Electricity to Vehicles

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/researchers-studying-wireless-transfer-electricity-vehicles

"Currently, however, the power levels being tested would not be enough to support an electric Class 8 truck, Fan told Transport Topics. “At present, the experimental demonstration is at a power level that is far lower — several orders of magnitude lower — compared with what is needed to charge a truck,” he said. “The principle we demonstrate should be scalable to higher power, but we have not done that yet.” He noted, however, that the speed of a Class 8 truck traveling a highway would not be an issue."

"The research also may “untether robotics in manufacturing, which also are on the move,” Fan said. “We still need to significantly increase the amount of electricity being transferred to charge electric cars, but we may not need to push the distance too much more.”"
 
SwampRatt said:
Researchers Studying Wireless Transfer of Electricity to Vehicles

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/researchers-studying-wireless-transfer-electricity-vehicles

"Currently, however, the power levels being tested would not be enough to support an electric Class 8 truck, Fan told Transport Topics. “At present, the experimental demonstration is at a power level that is far lower — several orders of magnitude lower — compared with what is needed to charge a truck,” he said. “The principle we demonstrate should be scalable to higher power, but we have not done that yet.” He noted, however, that the speed of a Class 8 truck traveling a highway would not be an issue."

"The research also may “untether robotics in manufacturing, which also are on the move,” Fan said. “We still need to significantly increase the amount of electricity being transferred to charge electric cars, but we may not need to push the distance too much more.”"
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Huh????
 
SwampRatt said:
Researchers Studying Wireless Transfer of Electricity to Vehicles

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/researchers-studying-wireless-transfer-electricity-vehicles

"Currently, however, the power levels being tested would not be enough to support an electric Class 8 truck, Fan told Transport Topics. “At present, the experimental demonstration is at a power level that is far lower — several orders of magnitude lower — compared with what is needed to charge a truck,” he said. “The principle we demonstrate should be scalable to higher power, but we have not done that yet.” He noted, however, that the speed of a Class 8 truck traveling a highway would not be an issue."

"The research also may “untether robotics in manufacturing, which also are on the move,” Fan said. “We still need to significantly increase the amount of electricity being transferred to charge electric cars, but we may not need to push the distance too much more.”"
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Wonder if it's enough to keep Big R's inflatable girl friend charged up?
 
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Incentivizing drivers for better CSA scores

http://www.ccjdigital.com/incentivizing-drivers-for-better-csa-scores/?utm_source=daily&utm_medium=email&utm_content=07-05-2017&utm_campaign=Commercial Carrier Journal&ust_id=124f9551466b2c5785e539d1cda3c973&utm_term=newsletter-2-daily-position-5#

"A clean Level II scale inspection is worth $25 for Transpro company drivers and $50 for owner-operators. A clean Level I inspection is worth double to each group.

Offering financial buy-in to the drivers, Frolick says, saves far more than it costs in the long run."
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It can work the other way too Swamp Ratt.
The company I am leased to has come up with a fine for all CSA points given in a road side . We are charged $10.00 a point for each point issued, and because it is on their record for three years yes they times 3 it. So In the end it cost the driver $30.00 for each point. Now for a little more bonus get 100 CSA points against you and they will terminate you and your lease. What can you do about it nothing !
Maybe Fred will see this and figure it as another source of revenue towards the 20 in 20.
 
Sad thing is,so many drivers at all companies just hook up and go. Lights,tires,and especially brakes,are the 3 easiest things to check,that many just assume are fine,because they drive the same truck and trailer everyday. Once you go out the front gate,you just told the whole world that vehicle is safe to drive. Then 2 miles down the road, you are involved in an accident,and the motor vehicle cop finds your brakes out of adjustment. It is your ticket,on your record.
 
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It can work the other way too Swamp Ratt.
The company I am leased to has come up with a fine for all CSA points given in a road side . We are charged $10.00 a point for each point issued, and because it is on their record for three years yes they times 3 it. So In the end it cost the driver $30.00 for each point. Now for a little more bonus get 100 CSA points against you and they will terminate you and your lease. What can you do about it nothing !
Maybe Fred will see this and figure it as another source of revenue towards the 20 in 20.
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Good point. One I hadn't considered.

I can see that in a contractor relationship. Probably not wise, but certainly enforceable. Could be a sign of desperation, on the part of the Carrier.

I suspect that in an employee/employer relationship, the courts would find it problematic.
 
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FMCSA Decides to Heed Advice of CSA Panel, Baffling Some Truckers

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/fmcsa-decides-heed-advice-csa-panel-baffling-some-truckers

"...some truckers admit they are a bit baffled by the complex “item response theory,” or IRT, approach to revamp the federal Compliance, Safety, Accountability program...

...“item response theory” — that is, a more detailed data-oriented approach. Ideally, that approach would dig deeper and measure the performance of individual trucks and buses, not just at the motor carrier level...

...The prospects of carriers revealing their vehicle miles traveled by state, one of the suggestions by the panel, will be difficult, Bryan said.

Nor will carriers likely voluntarily provide FMCSA with such data as their driver pay, driver retention or the type of freight they carry.

“I’ve talked to a couple of motor carriers about that and they just laugh out loud,” Bryan said."
 
Could this be the end of the 11foot8 bridge videos?

http://fleetowner.com/driver-manage...m=email&elq2=7ad4e36c4fcf4fc8b703a580489de6c9

"Essentially, we put up a traffic signal. Instead of just telling people you're over height, [blinking yellow lights] we're actually stopping them [with a red light] and giving drivers a moment to pause and understand what exactly is going on and realize they're the one who has triggered the stop light Then the sign tells you to turn. We've added signs that specifically state "Overheight Detour" so we've tried to make it as straightforward as possible and provide that option to get out of there and not hit the bridge. Worst case scenario is that when drivers do hit the bridge after stopping, they're going from zero miles an hour versus coming through at thirty-five miles an hour. So the impacts that have transpired post-installation of the signal have been very minimal and far from having a dramatic flair … so far it's cut the hits down to almost nothing…"

http://11foot8.com/
 
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