BMW AG is hoping to piggyback on future hydrogen fueling stations for trucks to help solve the protracted issue of building an expensive infrastructure network for cars powered by the alternative fuel.
February 6, 2023GovernmentBusinessFuel
House GOP Pursues Conservative Energy Agenda
The new House Republican majority recently launched its oversight agenda of the Biden administration’s energy policy portfolio.
February 2, 2023GovernmentSafetyFuelLogistics
ATA President Chris Spear Presses House Panel on IIJA Oversight, Freight Workforce
WASHINGTON — Advancing supply chain connectivity programs and promoting the freight workforce are priorities American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear called on Congress to pursue over the next two years.
February 1, 2023GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogistics
Colorado Renews Emergency Order for Fuel Transport
An ongoing refinery shutdown has prompted Colorado’s governor to extend a fuel supply chain emergency order enabling commercial vehicles to carry heavier fuel loads on state highways for another month.
February 1, 2023GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelBreaking News
Daimler Unveils High-Efficiency SuperTruck II
LAS VEGAS — Daimler Truck North America has unveiled its SuperTruck II high-efficiency tractor-trailer combination, featuring freight efficiency gains that the company said are built around equipment and components central to real-world tractor-trailer operation.
February 1, 2023BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
DTNA’s John O’Leary Says Infrastructure Challenges Slowing EV Expansion
LAS VEGAS – Daimler Truck North America CEO John O’Leary said charging infrastructure is the key issue limiting further expansion of electric vehicle growth in the trucking industry, and believes his company could be selling more EVs if infrastructure build-out was easier and happening more rapidly.
January 31, 2023GovernmentFuel
Diesel Up 1.8¢ to $4.622 in Third Increase of 2023
The national average price of diesel nudged up 1.8 cents to $4.622 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 30.
January 30, 2023BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
Volvo Trucks Expands EV Dealer Network
Volvo Trucks North America has named Bergey’s Truck Centers as its second certified electric vehicle dealership in New Jersey, the company announced Jan. 26.
January 30, 2023GovernmentFuel
House Republicans Seek New Restrictions on Use of Oil Stockpile
WASHINGTON — For the second time this January, House Republicans have advanced a measure to restrict presidential use of the nation’s emergency oil stockpile.
January 30, 2023BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
Nikola Launches Hyla Brand for Hydrogen Fuel
Nikola Corp. is launching updated branding for its hydrogen production, distribution and sales efforts, sharpening its focus on a segment integral to a company footprint that also includes production of fuel cell electric trucks and development of electric vehicle technology.
January 26, 2023