Weekly Roundup: Sustainability in Transportation and Technology
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This week, we saw significant developments in the transportation and technology sectors, with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From electric trucks to advanced GI technology, we’ve got you covered.
JB Hunt President: Misalignment Between Tech, Policies, and Economics
Shelley Simpson, president of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, highlighted the misalignment between sustainable technology, policies, and economics in the transportation industry. Simpson emphasized the need for a combined effort to reduce transportation-related emissions.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Visits North Texas for Energy and Technology Summit
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm attended the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) Innovation Summit in North Texas, where she discussed the importance of addressing America’s energy and climate challenges.
Twin Cities Implements New Advanced GI Technology
Adventist Health Twin Cities has become the first facility in the Central Coast area to implement the Olympus EVIS X1 system for advanced gastrointestinal (GI) procedures. The system provides state-of-the-art, real-time images to help physicians detect, distinguish, and treat GI and intraoperative disorders.
TOMRA Tech a Boon for Cherry Packhouses
Prima Frutta Packing, a family-owned business, has introduced TOMRA Food sorters into its processing line to achieve the quality demanded by its customers. The company has seen significant improvements in productivity and quality since implementing the technology.
