Allison to Supply E-Axles to Hino
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Allison Transmission Inc. announced its selection by Hino Trucks as its e-axle development partner for Classes 6-8 battery-electric trucks.
September 7, 2021Toyota Spends $13.7 Billion to Secure EV Battery Supplies
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to spend $13.7 billion on the supply and development of batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles by 2030, joining other global automakers boosting investments in anticipation of greater demand.
September 7, 2021Industry Group Backs Global Carbon Surcharge for Large Ships
BERLIN — The International Chamber of Shipping on Sept. 7 backed plans for a global surcharge on carbon emissions from shipping to help fund the sector’s shift toward climate-friendly fuels.
September 7, 2021Tesla Reportedly Delays Cybertruck by a Year to Late 2022
Tesla Inc.’s Cybertruck pickup has fallen about a year behind schedule, blog Electrek reported, citing remarks CEO Elon Musk made on a companywide call with employees.
September 3, 2021Exxon Taps Strategic Oil Reserve After Ida Shuts Gulf Output
ExxonMobil Corp. is tapping the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to revive gasoline production in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida left much of the devastated state’s refining and oil production offline.
September 3, 2021Port Fourchon Sustains Less Hurricane Damage Than Feared
BATON ROUGE, La. — A critical port that serves as the primary support hub for the Gulf of Mexico’s deepwater offshore oil and gas industry sustained less damage from Hurricane Ida’s direct hit than initially feared and should be back to working operations “in the near future,” a port leader said Sept. 2.
September 3, 2021Daimler Rejects Environmental Groups’ Climate Demand
BERLIN — German automaker Daimler on Sept. 3 dismissed a “cease and desist” demand from two environmental groups to commit to ending the sale of combustion engine vehicles by 2030.
September 3, 2021Truckers Face Outages, Road Closures and Fuel Supply Challenges in Ida’s Wake
Trucking companies are contending with obstructed routes, power outages and fuel supply challenges in the wake of Hurricane Ida.
September 2, 2021Chevron, Bunge Seek Soy Renewable Fuel Venture
Oil giant Chevron Corp. and oilseed-and-grain company Bunge Ltd. agreed to pursue a joint venture to build a “farmer to fueling station” supply chain to meet demand for less-polluting renewable fuels.
September 2, 2021Are you prepared for the alternative fuel future?
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