Democrats Urge Extension of Public Comment Period on NEPA Update
The Trump administration’s proposal to streamline the environmental permitting process for infrastructure projects deserves a comment period of at least half a year, more than 100 congressional Democrats insisted in a recent letter to the Council on Environmental Quality.
January 23, 2020Dupré Logistics, Hoyer Group Team to Create Hoyer Bulk
A pair of recent deals are reshaping the structure of companies that serve the energy and bulk-hauling sectors in North America.
January 22, 2020Analysis: Connecticut Transportation Account Has Gained $3.7 Billion From General Fund Since 2003
The Connecticut Office of Policy and Management released an analysis revealing that funding has been diverted from the General Fund to support the Special Transportation Fund in nearly every state budget since 2003.
January 22, 2020Phillips 66, REG Halt Development of West Coast Renewable Diesel Plant
Refiner Phillips 66 and Renewable Energy Group Inc. announced they are discontinuing their joint effort to construct a large-scale renewable diesel plant in Ferndale, Wash., citing permitting uncertainties.
January 22, 2020Diesel Falls 2.7¢ to $3.037 Per Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 2.7 cents to $3.037 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Jan. 21.
January 21, 2020Daimler Trucks to Test Electric Waste Hauler in 2021
Daimler Trucks announced in-use testing of the Mercedes-Benz eEconic, its battery-electric low-floor truck intended for municipal waste collection, would begin in Europe in 2021.
January 21, 2020New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Signs Electric Vehicle Law
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Jan. 17 to support electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure in the state.
January 17, 2020Fiat Chrysler in Talks With Foxconn to Develop Electric Cars
MILAN — Fiat Chrysler is in talks with the Chinese company Foxconn to develop and manufacture battery-powered vehicles, the U.S.-Italian automaker said Jan. 17.
January 17, 2020Michael Bloomberg Outlines Plans for Cleaner Buildings, Cars
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg would push for all new cars to be electric by 2035 and new buildings to produce zero carbon emissions by 2025 as part of clean energy plans he released this week.
January 17, 2020IPhone Manufacturer Wades Into Electric Cars With Fiat Venture
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., the iPhone assembler that’s part of Foxconn Technology Group, plans to establish a joint venture with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV to develop and make electric vehicles in China.
January 16, 2020