Asia Remained Top US Oil Buyer in 2018 Despite China Trade Row
Asia more than doubled its intake of American crude oil last year even as Beijing and Washington were embroiled in a bitter trade war.
March 7, 2019Dana, Hyliion Partner to Market Electric-Hybrid Technology
Dana Inc. announced it has taken an equity position as a lead investor in the Class 8 electrification company Hyliion Inc. to expand Dana’s ability to offer complete diesel-electric hybrid systems.
March 7, 2019Amazon Cites Reduced Carbon Output in New Delivery Option
Amazon Prime customers across the United States now can pick which day of the week they want to receive their packages. By offering the option of a specific day for delivery, the Seattle-based retail giant says this will cut its carbon footprint, reduce packaging since the items likely will arrive in fewer boxes, and make shipping more predictable.
March 6, 2019Congress Signals Potential for Infrastructure Bill as Stakeholders Call for Sustainable Funding
WASHINGTON — Leadership from groups representing key sectors of the freight industry on March 6 urged the powerful tax-writing committee in the U.S. House of Representatives to approve a long-term funding system for the country’s network of freight and commuter corridors.
March 6, 2019Senate Commerce Panel Chief Roger Wicker Critical of Green New Deal
Add Sen. Roger Wicker to the list of senior Republicans coming out against Democrats’ ambitious progressive environmental policy manifesto referred to as the Green New Deal.
March 5, 2019Improving Infrastructure Can Cut Fuel Costs, Aid Environment, ATRI Study Finds
Just 12% of the nation’s interstate road system is causing 89% of the trucking industry’s congestion problems, and repairs to the key choke points that cause delays could reap benefits in fuel consumption and emissions reductions, the American Transportation Research Institute said.
March 5, 2019NACFE Report Covers Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Charging infrastructure has been identified as one of the largest unknowns and sources of anxiety for fleets considering near-term adoption of battery-electric vehicles, according to the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.
March 5, 2019Diesel Rises 2.8¢ for Third Consecutive Weekly Gain
The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 2.8 cents to $3.076 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy, as crude prices inched higher.
March 4, 2019Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Proposes Fuel Tax Hike for Infrastructure Plan
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has proposed a 10-cent increase to the state’s fuel tax as part of her Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan to generate money for transportation projects.
March 4, 2019Canadian Oil Industry Takes Fresh Hit With Key Pipeline Delay
Canada’s already beaten-down oil industry is facing a fresh setback as regulatory issues bog down another key pipeline project.
March 4, 2019