John Baxter, The Jefferson Exchange Journalist Profile

Articles

Opinion: Stability meets opportunity in local ag real estate - Springfield Business Journal

6 days ago | sbj.net | John Baxter

Agriculture has always been about adapting – whether it’s to markets, weather or new technology. But no matter how much things change, one thing stays the same: Land is still the foundation. In the Ozarks, the agricultural real estate market is shifting in ways that matter to farmers, investors and rural landowners alike. Understanding those changes is key to making smart moves in 2025 and beyond.
NACFE Report: Guidance on a Cleaner, Greener Reefer Fleet

2 weeks ago | ttnews.com | John Baxter

Business Technology April 4, 2025 11:00 AM, EDT Goal Is to Help Carriers Reduce Their Carbon Footprint A Thermo King Evolve battery-electric reefer unit on a specially prepared well-insulated van trailer.
Bo Watson wins contest for most inhumane senator with undocumented students bill | Letters

1 month ago | tennessean.com | John Baxter

John BaxterLetter to the editorEditor's note: Letters to the editor reflect the views of individual readers. Scroll to the bottom to see how you can add your voice, whether you agree or disagree. We welcome diverse viewpoints. Tennessee state Sen. Bo Watson, R-Hixson, stood before the Senate Education Subcommittee Wednesday and put forth a bill that would require undocumented children to pay tuition to attend public school in this state.
Diesel OEMs Working to Meet 2027 EPA Standards

2 months ago | ttnews.com | John Baxter

Government Business Technology Equipment Safety Fuel February 7, 2025 11:00 AM, EST Manufacturers Expected to Meet Thresholds Via More Consistent Aftertreatment Performance A graphic for the Volvo Linear Exhaust Aftertreatment System. Volvo already has a leg up on the 2027 GHG standards via the new VNL.
Reducing Emissions Without Sacrificing Diesel Efficiency

Oct 4, 2024 | ttnews.com | John Baxter

Business Technology Equipment October 4, 2024 10:35 PM, EDT Though Cummins' 2027 Engine Will Have Several Enhancements, the Product Will Maintain a Familiar Feel Cummins' EPA- and CARB 2027-compliant HELM X15 diesel engine will have a slightly larger aftertreatment system and incorporate two electric heaters and two diesel exhaust fluid dosers. (Cummins Inc.
NACFE Report Explores Fleets Fueling With Natural Gas

Aug 2, 2024 | ttnews.com | John Baxter

Business Technology Fuel August 2, 2024 9:51 AM, EDT Report Aims to Help Decision-Makers Navigate Major Issues The Achates hydrogen-fueled engine under development in a test cell at the Argonne National Laboratory. Achates is targeting the engine for medium- to large-size commercial trucks.
Future of Combustion Engines Promises Efficiency, Green Fuels

Aug 2, 2024 | ttnews.com | John Baxter

Business Technology Equipment Fuel August 2, 2024 10:22 AM, EDT New Technology Allowing Diesel Engines to Meet Stricter NOx Standards (vitpho/Getty Images) [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Advanced researchers and engine makers say the internal combustion engine’s ability to be more efficient and run on greener fuels means an extended life.
Volvo’s 2024 VNL: Surprising Electrical, Mechanical Changes

Mar 29, 2024 | ttnews.com | John Baxter

Business Technology Equipment March 29, 2024 11:00 AM, EDT 24-Volt Electrical System Provides Great Advantage in Sleepers The all-new Volvo VNL on display at the 2024 Technology & Maintenance Council's Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in 2024.
Driver Support Is Key to Electric Powertrain Adoption

Feb 2, 2024 | ttnews.com | John Baxter

[Find the latest in equipment & maintenance: Explore this quarter's issue of Calibrate] As a diesel lover, I expected my experience driving a Class 8 truck with an electric powertrain to rank between boredom and dreadful. But a trip to Gothenburg, Sweden, revolutionized my thinking. At the , I had my first opportunity to drive an electric truck. The tractor was a European Forward Control-High Entry (FH) cabover piloted around the facility’s customer test track.
Innovation meets entrepreneurship: The value of academic incubators

Oct 20, 2023 | universitybusiness.com | John Baxter

Academic incubators are at the intersection of innovation and entrepreneurship. Also known as innovation hubs, they come in all shapes and sizes, spanning various industries. These hubs prepare students for future careers, foster relationships with local communities and give companies early access to potential talent, providing universities with immense business value.