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More Iowa Biodiesel to Flow From $14 Million State Grants
More renewable fuel from Iowa producers could soon be flowing thanks to a funding increase from the state.
Clean Energy Fuels to Build Nine RNG Production Facilities
Clean Energy Fuels is teaming up with Maas Energy Works to build nine renewable natural gas production facilities at dairy farms across seven states, the companies said May 14.
Kenworth to Start Production of T680s, T880s With X15N in Q3
Kenworth plans to begin production of its Class 8 T680 tractor and T880 vocational truck with Cummins’ X15N natural gas engine in the third quarter of 2024, it said May 15.
Daimler, Volvo Set JV to Develop Shared Tech Architecture
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have announced a preliminary agreement on a joint venture under which they would co-develop a common vehicle technology platform.
Five Key Considerations for Fleet Electrification
Many steps come before, during and after electric vehicle procurement, and that success is dependent on fleet owners doing things differently — and more quickly — than their peers.
Stellantis Swaps Third Ram Boss in Three Years as Sales Sink
Stellantis NV replaced the head of its Ram and Dodge brands in the U.S. as the automaker faces pressure from falling sales and a complicated shift to electric vehicles.
Honda Takes Wraps Off Class 8 Hydrogen FCEV Concept Truck
LAS VEGAS — Honda unveiled a concept Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.
Idaho Rolling Out $1.2 Million Tire Inspection Sensor System
Tires on commercial vehicles traveling through Idaho’s ports of entry are under scrutiny with the state transportation department rolling out a $1.2 million system of inspection sensors.
Federal Judge Hears Arguments on NYC Congestion Pricing
NEW YORK — New York’s first-in-the-nation plan to levy a hefty toll on drivers entering much of traffic-choked Manhattan is the focus of a legal battle set to play out in federal court May 17.
Army Corps: Full Port of Baltimore Access Coming This Month
WASHINGTON — The Port of Baltimore’s waterways are on track to being fully accessible by the end of this month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told members of Congress on May 15.