SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Furious about oil companies’ supersized profits after a summer of record-high gas prices, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Dec. 5 will formally start his campaign to punish big producers by asking the Legislature to fine them and give the money back to drivers.
December 5, 2022Government, Business, Fuel
California Lawmakers Eye Big Oil’s High Gas Prices
Business, Equipment, Fuel
Tesla to Cut Output of EVs at Shanghai Factory
Tesla Inc. plans to lower production at its Shanghai factory, according to people familiar with the matter, in the latest sign demand in China isn’t meeting expectations.Â
December 5, 2022Government, Fuel
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, 2022Government, Technology, Fuel
US 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, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Guide 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, 2022Government, Business, Fuel, TCA
Michigan’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, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous
Tesla 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, 2022Government, Fuel
Diesel Down 9.2¢ to $5.141 a Gallon
The national average price of diesel dropped 9.2 cents to $5.141 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 28.
November 28, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Nikola Names Bruce Kurtt SVP of Sales and Commercial Operations
Zero-emission truck maker Nikola Corp. announced Bruce Kurtt has joined its executive team as senior vice president of sales and commercial operations.
November 28, 2022Government, Fuel
Diesel Sheds 8¢ to $5.233 a Gallon
The national average price for diesel slid 8 cents to $5.233 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 21.
November 21, 2022