Economists are warning that the sudden halt of business activity in the United States caused by the COVID-19 virus will take a serious toll on the economy in the months ahead, and may send the country into a recession.
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Truck Stops, Travel Centers Open During Coronavirus Crisis
Most travel centers and truck stops nationwide are remaining open during the coronavirus pandemic but operate with restrictions ranging from disallowing sit-down food service to practicing social distancing precautions.
March 19, 2020Mercedes-Benz Unveils Upgrades to Vito Vans
Mercedes-Benz, a unit of Daimler AG, announced March 10 extensively upgraded versions of its diesel-powered Vito van available for ordering in Europe now and its battery electric eVito model available for ordering this summer.
March 10, 2020Toyota Recalls 3.2 Million Vehicles Globally to Fix Fuel Pumps
Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 3.2 million vehicles worldwide, more than half of which are in the U.S., to fix faulty fuel pumps.
March 4, 2020Exxon Outlines Steps to Reduce Harmful Methane Emissions
NEW YORK — ExxonMobil on March 3 outlined how it is reducing the methane its operations release into the atmosphere, detailing its efforts as governments around the globe write new rules to regulate the harmful greenhouse gas.
March 3, 2020Diesel Falls 3.1¢ to $2.851 Per Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 3.1 cents to $2.851 per gallon, the Department of Energy reported March 2.
March 2, 2020Massachusetts Transportation Funding Plan Would Increase Gas Taxes
BOSTON — Fees for ride-hailing services and a 5-cents-per-gallon hike in the state’s gas tax are the heart of a plan floated by Democrats in the House of Representatives to pay for upgrades to roads, bridges and public transit.
March 2, 2020Trucking Mostly Supports EPA Emissions Plan, but Small Fleets Skeptical
Stakeholder comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s plans to aggressively reduce oxides of nitrogen emissions generally were positive, but with some caveats.
February 27, 2020NACFE Announces Study to Research Regional Electric Trucks
ATLANTA — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency on Feb. 23 announced it is beginning a three-year program to identify what it calls “high-potential” regional routes that are well-suited to running electric trucks.
February 23, 2020Democrats Urge Extension of Public Comment Period on NEPA Update
The Trump administration’s proposal to streamline the environmental permitting process for infrastructure projects deserves a comment period of at least half a year, more than 100 congressional Democrats insisted in a recent letter to the Council on Environmental Quality.
January 23, 2020