Volvo Trucks announced the start of sales of Volvo FL and Volvo FE electric trucks in selected markets within Europe, including for distribution and refuse hauling, as the region faces increasing demand for environmentally conscious urban transport.
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Shale Oil Pioneers Say the Boom Times Are Over
The days of relentless production growth from U.S. shale oil fields are ending, potentially aiding OPEC’s yearslong effort to drain a worldwide supply glut, according to industry pioneers Scott Sheffield and Mark Papa.
November 6, 2019Cummins Puts Faith in Diesel, Readies for Hydrogen
ATLANTA — Cummins Inc., underscoring its belief in the power of choice, announced its latest advances in fuel efficiency for its heavy-duty diesel engines and showcased hydrogen fuel cell technology in its own Class 8 demonstration model.
November 5, 2019Shell to Buy French Offshore Wind-Power Developer
Royal Dutch Shell Plc has agreed to buy French offshore wind developer Eolfi SA, continuing its expansion into renewable power.
November 5, 2019TA Posts Strong Q3 Results
TravelCenters of America Inc. reported strong third-quarter earnings when the Westlake, Ohio-based company announced its financial results Nov. 5.
November 5, 2019Operational Cost of Trucking Up 7.7%, ATRI Report Says
The costs associated with trucking have increased substantially, according to a new report from the American Transportation Research Institute.
November 4, 2019Diesel Dips 0.2¢ to $3.062 a Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 0.2 cent to $3.062 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 4.
November 4, 2019VMT Tax for Trucks Presents Revenue Option for Highway Account, CBO Reports
About $2.6 billion in revenue would have been generated in 2017 if commercial trucks were taxed at a rate of 1 cent per mile, and compliance reached a rate of 90%, according to a recent report by the Congressional Budget Office.
November 4, 2019Oil Near Six-Week High as US-China Trade Deal Hopes Increase
Oil held its biggest gain in almost seven weeks after improved U.S. and Chinese economic data aided the demand outlook, while optimism increased that the U.S. and China will resolve their trade dispute.
November 4, 2019Infiniti Will Market Cars That Still Fill Up on Gas as Electric
Infiniti bills itself as being a convention challenger, but the Nissan Motor Co. luxury-car division still sees the future of electrification much like the era of internal combustion.
November 4, 2019