The U.S. and European Union have agreed that when a megawatt charging standard is developed for heavy trucks, it must be universal.
May 31, 2023Government, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
US, EU Agree on Heavy-Truck Charging Standard
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel
Stellantis’ Battery Plant Subsidy Likely to Top Volkswagen’s
Stellantis NV is likely to receive more in subsidies for a new electric vehicle battery plant in Canada than the $9.5 billion Volkswagen AG extracted for a similar project, says one expert.
May 31, 2023Government, Fuel
Diesel Prices Slip 2.8¢ to $3.855
Diesel prices dropped 2.8 cents a gallon on average to $3.855, according to Energy Information Administration data May 30.
May 31, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA
Startup Verne Aims for Hydrogen Breakthrough in Trucking
San Francisco startup Verne is developing a lightweight hydrogen solution to power heavy-duty transportation. Co-founder Ted McKlveen talks about the company's plans.
May 30, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Why Ford Chose Tesla for EV Partnership: It’s the Plug
Hours before Tesla Inc. and Ford Motor Co. announced their surprise charging partnership, Ford’s chief executive officer offered his take as to why the U.S. has been so slow to adopt electric vehicles.
May 30, 2023Government, Business, Fuel
Midwest Governors Urge EPA to Revise Biodiesel Volumes
Three Midwest governors urged the Environmental Protection Agency to revise its biodiesel volumes to encourage lower-cost fuel, support farmers and help decarbonize transportation.
May 26, 2023Business, Technology, Fuel
Foxconn’s Dispute With Lordstown Shows Souring EV Sentiment
Foxconn hasn’t made good on its pledge to acquire enough Lordstown shares to build an 18.3% stake in the company, and now a dispute threatens to sink the electric vehicle startup.
May 26, 2023Business, Fuel
Nikola’s Plunging Stock Value Risks Nasdaq Delisting
Nikola Corp. tumbled May 25 after Nasdaq Inc. notified the company that it isn’t in compliance with the minimum bid requirements to remain listed on the exchange.
May 25, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA
The EV Squeeze: How the US and Europe Compare
MILAN — European governments have historically been more aggressive than the United States in regulating fuel consumption. That is about to change.
May 24, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Veto Expected After Congress Rescinds EPA Emissions Rule
A proposal to roll back federal emission standards associated with heavy-duty commercial vehicles advanced to President Joe Biden, who has vowed to veto the legislation.
May 24, 2023