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Part II: The Trucking Industry: Transition from Diesel to Natural Gas Is on Deck

The U.S. trucking industry faces major technological disruption – a switch from diesel fuel to natural gas products. This means new – and more expensive – engines and other infrastructure[…]
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Part I: The Trucking Industry: Solid Growth, but Large Cost Challenges Ahead

The trucking industry looks set to enjoy three or four years of reasonable growth, say experts at Wharton and GE Capital. But not everything out on the road is smooth-running[…]

Latin America: The Next Growth Market for Low-cost Air Carriers

Transportation in Latin America, long synonymous with traffic jams and lengthy bus rides, now represents one of the largest growth opportunities for low-cost airlines.

America’s Aging Infrastructure: What to Fix, and Who Will Pay?

In the U.S., infrastructure is usually silent and forgotten -- until the power goes off, the ATM stops working or a neighborhood is consumed by fire. In September, a 54-year-old[…]

By Acquiring AirTran, Will Southwest Continue to Spread the LUV?

Southwest's recently announced acquisition of rival AirTran is nothing new for the industry, but represents a departure for the Dallas-based discount carrier. Plagued by higher fuel prices and capacity issues,[…]

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