The national average price for a gallon of diesel tumbled 9.6 cents — its largest drop of the year — to reach $3.922, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 8.
May 8, 2023Government, Business, Fuel, For-Hire
Diesel Tumbles 9.6¢ to $3.922 a Gallon
Government, Equipment, Safety, Fuel
Nebraska, North Dakota Governors Issue HOS Waivers
A shortened planting season and regional fuel shortages led the governors of Nebraska and North Dakota on May 5 to issue 30-day hours-of-service waivers for truckers.
May 8, 2023Government, Fuel
Fuelmakers Hoping for Higher-Than-Expected Demand in Summer
Although U.S. gasoline usage appears to be exceeding year-ago levels as cheaper prices at the pump encourage households to hit the road, cracks have started to emerge in the world’s biggest economy.
May 8, 2023Business, Technology, Fuel
Volvo Road Tests Hydrogen-Powered Truck
Volvo Trucks has tested its fuel cell electric trucks on public roads for the first time, the company announced May 8.
May 8, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous
Volvo Triples Electric Truck Dealer Network Since Last Year
ANAHEIM, Calif. — As Volvo Trucks continues to roll out battery-electric heavy-duty trucks to fleet customers across North America, the truck maker also is building its support network.
May 5, 2023Business, Technology, Fuel
Lion Electric Introduces New Medium-Duty Truck
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Lion Electric Co., a manufacturer of all-electric commercial vehicles, announced the launch of its battery-electric Lion5 medium-duty truck at the 2023 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.
May 5, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Fuel
Clean Energy Investments Touted at Commerce Summit
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — President Joe Biden cited supply chain achievements and urged foreign investment as the Commerce Department held a networking event that included 70 countries.
May 4, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Electrified Fleet Grid Upgrades Could Benefit Utilities
Paying for power grid upgrades trucking companies need to charge electrified medium- and heavy-duty fleets would provide a long-term financial boon to utilities.
May 3, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Clean Truck Technologies Developing at Rapid Pace
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The rollout of zero-emission commercial vehicles and the infrastructure to support it is proceeding with added urgency.
May 3, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Paccar, Toyota Plan to Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Truck manufacturer Paccar Inc. and global automaker Toyota Motor Corp. are moving forward with a partnership to produce fuel cell electric Class 8 trucks.
May 3, 2023