Purely battery-powered trucks have a head start on hydrogen fuel cells in the race to decarbonize trucks, but due to drawbacks for both technologies, the competition is far from settled.
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Wholesale Inflation Pressures Eased Sharply in March
WASHINGTON — Wholesale prices fell in March, a sign that inflationary pressures in the economy are easing a year after the Federal Reserve began aggressively raising interest rates.
April 13, 2023Biden Infrastructure Push Turns to New Bridges
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is closing out a three-week push to highlight infrastructure investments by awarding $300 million to help repair or replace more than a dozen bridges.
April 13, 2023FMCSA Expands List on Crash Preventability Program
FMCSA is adding four types of crashes to its program that omits carrier fault for certain types of crashes when calculating the carrier’s safety measurement profile.
April 12, 2023Why a Lack of Investment in Roads & Bridges is Everyone's Problem with AASHTO's Joung LeeÂ
The American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO) often serves as liaison between state departments of transportation recommending or implementing these projects and the Federal government. Joung Lee, AASHTO's Deputy Director and Chief Policy Officer, joins Dan Ronan and Eugene Mulero to discuss how investments support highway safety, the potential for state EV infrastructure, and what work remains to be done.Â
April 28, 2023Proposed EPA Standards Are Toughest Ever for Heavy Trucks
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed its most aggressive emission mandates for cars and heavy trucks while seeking input about how to achieve its plans.
April 12, 2023Get Ready to Pay More for a Stamp in July
The U.S. Postal Service is set to raise the cost of a first-class stamp from 63 cents to 66 cents, effective July 9.
April 12, 2023Cheaper Gas, Food Provide Some Relief From Inflation
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer inflation eased in March, with less expensive gas and food providing some relief to households that have struggled with surging prices for nearly two years.
April 12, 2023EPA Pollution Limits Aim to Boost US Electric Vehicle Sales
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is proposing strict new automobile pollution limits that would require as many as two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032.
April 12, 2023Leverage Is Key to Winning Accident Litigation, Lawyer Says
MINNEAPOLIS — A winning strategy for a trucking company in any accident litigation often centers on gaining leverage on a plaintiff’s attorney early on, according to a trucking attorney.
April 11, 2023