The U.S. average retail price of diesel climbed 2.9 cents to $3.147 a gallon, and crude oil prices pushed past $65 a barrel to post a six-month high, the Department of Energy reported April 22.
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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Tesla’s Elon Musk, SEC Get More Time to Solve Spat Over Tweets
In a joint letter to U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan, Tesla Inc.’s top executive and the securities regulator said they haven’t been able to resolve a legal dispute over how Musk posts news about his electric-car company. The judge agreed and gave them until April 25.
April 19, 2019Editorial: Earth Day Salute to Cleaner Trucks
The launch of the Nikola Two tractor just days ahead of Earth Day — April 22 — was a fitting and, perhaps, deliberate gesture by the company to spotlight the trucking industry’s progress in improving its level of environmental responsibility.
April 17, 2019Diesel Average Price Spurts 2.5¢ to $3.118
The U.S. average retail price of diesel climbed 2.5 cents to $3.118 a gallon, as crude oil dropped below $64 a barrel, the Department of Energy reported April 15.
April 15, 2019Senate Panel Advances Diesel Emissions Legislation
Legislation that aims to facilitate emissions reduction from diesel engines was easily approved April 10 by the committee that oversees surface transportation policy in the U.S. Senate.
April 11, 2019With an Eye on Trump, Refiners Tout IMO Clean Fuel Rule as US Win
U.S. oil refiners, in line for a windfall from new ship-fuel rules, are taking steps to lock in the change quickly, concerned it could fall victim to President Donald Trump’s re-election push.
April 11, 2019Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Reminds House Panel: White House Open to All Infrastructure Funding Options
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao reaffirmed the Trump White House’s desire to partner with congressional transportation leaders on an infrastructure policy package that would reflect the views of Democrats and Republicans.
April 10, 2019Opinion: Congress Must Act on Infrastructure Crisis
ATA President Chris Spear: American Trucking Associations is stepping up our call on Washington with a new media and grassroots advocacy campaign that turns up the pressure on Congress and the administration to enact comprehensive infrastructure funding legislation.
April 10, 2019$59 Million in Vehicle Technologies Research Funding Available, Energy Department Announces
The Energy Department on April 3 announced that about $59 million is available for stakeholders seeking to develop projects that prioritize energy-efficient mobility systems, improve materials for powertrains, co-optimize advanced engine and fuel technologies, and create new mobility options.
April 10, 2019Canada Hikes Price of Diesel Fuel With New Carbon Tax
The Canadian government has begun implementation of a federal carbon tax program that will extend the increase in the cost of diesel fuel for all truckers, including those from the United States, doing business in all 10 Canadian provinces.
April 9, 2019