The new Joint Office of Energy and Transportation has helped 44 states in the past two months with technical assistance as part of the White House’s $7.5 billion deployment to build a national electric vehicle charging network.
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Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
ATRI Tallies Environmental Impact of Zero-Emission Trucks
The overall life cycle of Class 8 zero-emission trucks would result in a net decrease in carbon dioxide emissions of just 30% compared with internal combustion engines despite the trucks having no direct tailpipe emissions, according to a just-released study by the American Transportation Research Institute.
May 3, 2022Rivian Wins $1.5 Billion in State Incentives for Georgia Plant
Electric-pickup maker Rivian Automotive Inc. will receive $1.5 billion in state and local incentives to build a massive plant near Atlanta, bolstering the company’s production efforts despite local resistance to the project.
May 2, 2022Diesel Surges 34.9¢ to All-Time Record $5.509 a Gallon
The national average price of diesel skyrocketed 34.9 cents to set an all-time record of $5.509 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 2.
May 2, 2022Biden’s Team Puts Up Over $3 Billion to Boost Battery Output
The Biden administration will spend more than $3 billion to support the domestic manufacturing of advanced batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage, officials said May 2.
May 2, 2022Gulf of Mexico Oil Drilling Makes Too-Little, Too-Late Comeback
A new wave of oil platforms is sweeping into the U.S. Gulf of Mexico as crude prices are riding historic levels and demand for barrels is higher than ever.
May 2, 2022Top Democrats Push for FTC Crackdown on High Gas Prices
WASHINGTON — Citing growing worries about high gasoline prices, Democratic leaders announced an effort April 28 to give the Federal Trade Commission increased authority to crack down on companies that engage in price gouging.
April 28, 2022Rivian Reaches Deal in Georgia for Environmental Standards
A development authority east of Atlanta has voted to approve an “economic development agreement” for the planned $5 billion Rivian factory, outlining terms with the electric vehicle company, including environmental standards and taxpayer-backed incentives.
April 28, 2022Groups That Want to Electrify USPS Fleet File Suit
Sixteen states and four environmental groups that want the U.S. Postal Service to buy more electric delivery vehicles are suing to halt purchases of thousands of gas-powered trucks as the agency modernizes its mail delivery fleet.
April 28, 2022FMCSA Issues ‘Notice of Intent’ to Require Speed Limiters on Heavy Trucks
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on April 27 issued a notice of intent to move forward with a rulemaking to require the use of speed limiters for commercial motor vehicles.
April 27, 2022