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Tennessee Considers Toll Lanes, Electric Car Fee Hike
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is considering allowing express toll lanes on highways and tripling a fee for electric car owners as he targets his first big push after winning re-election — paying for tens of billions of dollars in roadway projects.
December 5, 2022US Hydrogen Hubs Formed in Southwest, Southeast
Two new hydrogen hubs have been formed with a Southwest collaborative among Arizona, Nevada and the Navajo Nation as well as a six-state Southeast group featuring lead utilities.
December 5, 2022Solving the Riddle of Actual vs. Paid Miles
Motor carriers that use vehicle trackers and vehicle tracking systems systematically uncover opportunities to run leaner operations, improve productivity, mitigate the risk of speeding-related accidents, and quickly locate vehicles. Vehicle tracking systems provide meaningful insights that help fleets improve processes.
December 5, 2022Sponsored ContentTransportation Management Solution and Mobile Printers Boosts Efficiency [Case Study]
See how this wholesale energy transporter paved the road to higher cashflow and better service, even amidst fuel volatility, increased competition, and regulatory pressures.
December 5, 2022Sponsored ContentGuide From AASHTO, Other Groups Helps States Develop EV Infrastructure
A short guide to help state agencies collaborate in creating electric vehicle infrastructure has been published by a group of key national transportation, electric utility and energy groups.
December 2, 2022Michigan’s Gas Tax Will Increase in 2023
Michigan’s gas tax is going up 1.4 cents per gallon starting Jan. 1, thanks to an automatic adjustment written into state law.
December 2, 2022Hiring and Wages Extend Strong Gains, Keeping Pressure on Fed
Employers added more jobs than forecast and wages surged by the most in nearly a year, pointing to enduring inflation pressures that boost chances of higher interest rates from the Federal Reserve.
December 2, 2022Uber Freight, Aurora, Veritiv Partner in Texas AV Pilot
Uber Freight and self-driving technology developer Aurora Innovation Inc. announced they are deepening their existing partnership in Texas by autonomously hauling freight between Dallas-Fort Worth and El Paso for packing solutions distributor Veritiv Corp.Â
December 2, 2022Mexico Tells US It Wants to Keep Talking on Trade Disputes
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s economy secretary on Dec. 1 proposed yet another round of talks with the United States on a dispute over Mexico’s energy sector.
December 2, 2022Tesla Delivers Its First Electric Semis to PepsiCo
Tesla Inc. has handed over the first of its long-awaited battery-electric Class 8 tractors to private fleet operator PepsiCo, kicking off customer deliveries for the vehicle originally unveiled more than five years ago.
December 2, 2022