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Trucking Offered Measure of Stability in Diesel Revenue as Pandemic Caused Gas Tax Revenue to Tank

In addition to essential supplies, truck drivers during the pandemic provided a service that is less tangible but no less important: boosting revenue for state transportation departments.

November 20, 2020

China Pushes Ahead With Hydrogen, Defying Skeptics Like Elon Musk

China, the world’s biggest market for electric vehicles, isn’t so quick to dismiss the alternative to batteries. Officials are promoting the development of hydrogen-powered cars, trucks and buses, with Beijing offering to reward cities that achieve adoption targets.

November 20, 2020

Pandemic Likely to Cut Thanksgiving Driving in Half

With virus cases surging, hospitals filling up and more U.S. states imposing restrictions, Americans are likely to drive a lot less this Thanksgiving. Only 35% will travel by car this year, down from 65% a year ago, according to survey from retail fuel tracker GasBuddy.

November 18, 2020

Oil Clings to Rally on Signs of Coronavirus Vaccine Progress

Crude held onto a rally amid progress on the development of coronavirus vaccines, with investors shrugging off a smaller-than-expected U.S. inventory build.

November 18, 2020

Shipping Watchdog IMO Sets Rules to Curb Industry’s Pollution

The organization responsible for setting global environmental standards for shipping approved rules designed to curb the industry’s carbon emissions, triggering criticism that its measures won’t do enough to help tackle climate change.

November 18, 2020

Tesla, Utility Giants Form ZETA, Calling for 100% EV Adoption by 2030

Tesla Inc. is joining rideshare company Uber Technologies Inc., Lordstown Motors, Rivian and others to lobby for 100% electric-vehicle adoption by 2030.

November 17, 2020

Diesel Jumps 5.8¢ a Gallon in Largest Increase of 2020

The national average price of diesel spiked by 5.8 cents per gallon, more than twice the previous high for the year, according to the Energy Information Administration’s weekly data released Nov. 16.

November 16, 2020

Truck, Engine Makers Refine Products to Meet 2021 GHG Emission Standards

Original equipment manufacturers and engine suppliers have found a variety of ways to meet the challenges posed by the 2021 Phase 2 standards for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency.

November 16, 2020

California Seeks 150 Participants for Road User-Charge Research

As part of continued work to study an alternative to the state fuel tax, the California Department of Transportation is seeking 150 volunteers for road user-charge research.

November 16, 2020

EV Optimism Surges on Prospect of Biden Administration

Electric vehicle startups extended their winning streak on Nov. 13, buoyed by strong earnings results from some of their peers and Joe Biden’s projected presidential win.

November 13, 2020