House Democrats are aiming to advance legislation pertaining to electric vehicles as the White House and congressional leaders debate infrastructure policy measures this year.
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Biden Pushes for His Infrastructure Plan in GOP Stronghold
With a badly aging bridge as his backdrop, President Joe Biden stood in reliably Republican Louisiana on May 6 to pressure GOP lawmakers to support his $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan — and yet express a willingness to compromise on the corporate tax hikes he’s recommending to pay the cost.
May 6, 2021XPO Begins Testing Electric Trucks
XPO Logistics is testing a Freightliner eCascadia in Oakland, Calif., the first step in what it expects is a lengthy transition from diesel-powered heavy-duty trucks.
May 5, 2021Bill Would Create National EV Charging Network in Five Years
WASHINGTON — Rep. Andy Levin (D-Mich.) is reintroducing the EV Freedom Act, which seeks to build a nationwide electric vehicle charging network within five years.
May 5, 2021ATA Commends Caucus’ User Fee Funding Approach
A U.S. House caucus’ legislative funding strategy that considers an increase to fuel taxes for infrastructure systems garnered praise from the country’s premier trucking association.
May 5, 2021TravelCenters Reduces Net Loss in Q1; Revenue Rises
TravelCenters of America Inc. reduced its net loss and increased revenue in the first quarter compared with a year earlier.
May 4, 2021Matthias Jurytko to Head Daimler Truck AG-Volvo Fuel Cell Venture
Daimler Truck AG and Volvo appointed Matthias Jurytko as CEO of cellcentric, their new fuel cell development 50-50 joint venture. He is scheduled to assume the post June 1.
May 4, 2021Diesel Price Resumes Rise, Increases 1.8¢ to $3.142 a Gallon
The national average price for diesel rose 1.8 cents to $3.142 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 3.
May 3, 2021Ford Boosts Investment in Solid-State Battery Maker
Ford Motor Co. announced May 3 it is increasing its investment in a producer of solid-state batteries, yet another move in the automaker’s push to establish a sustainable supply of the components needed to power a coming wave of electric vehicles.
May 3, 2021Engine Oil Suppliers Target Sustainability Amid Broader Push to Reduce Emissions
As the trucking industry explores zero-emission technologies such as battery-Âelectric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, heavy-duty engine oil suppliers are applying less conspicuous methods of curbing airborne particulate matter and carbon emissions.
May 3, 2021