Southwest Research Institute engineers test hydrogen combustion engines in diesel trucks

SAN ANTONIO – While electric big rigs are often touted as the future of cleaner trucking, San Antonio researchers are pioneering hydrogen combustion engines they believe could steer the 18-wheeler segment in a greener direction. Engineers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have retrofitted a traditional diesel truck engine to run on hydrogen combustion instead. Recommended … Read more

Hybrids rule Consumer Reports’ annual list of top picks

One word dominates Consumer Reports’ annual list of top vehicle picks: electrified. “This year, our top 10 includes vehicles with a variety of powertrains– there are four hybrids, three plug-in hybrid electric vehicles or PHEVs and one EV. That’s significant because it shows how the markets shifted towards electrification and confirms that these models can … Read more

Former Judson ISD band director found guilty on child pornography charges

SAN ANTONIO – A former Judson ISD band director was found guilty Tuesday on 20 counts of possession of child pornography and promotion of child pornography. Mark Mallow could face a maximum punishment of life in prison. The punishment phase of his trial began Tuesday afternoon. Recommended Videos Mallow was arrested in August 2022 after … Read more