Cost of Diesel Likely to Go Up Once Tariffs Begin to Hit Mexico
President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 5% tariff on Mexican products June 10 unless he is satisfied the Mexican government has done enough to slow the surge of immigrants into the United States is likely to raise the price of diesel.
June 6, 2019Congress’ ‘Problem Solvers’ Tackle Infrastructure Policy
Although President Donald Trump and Congressional Democrats hit the pause button on infrastructure policy discussions earlier this year, a bipartisan group of policymakers opted to press ahead with a plan of action of its own.
June 6, 2019Lion, BEV Launch Electric Refuse Truck
The Lion Electric Co. and Boivin Évolution unveiled what they called the world’s first Class 8 refuse truck with a powertrain and automated collection hopper that are 100% electric.
June 5, 2019Experts Say Washington Needs to Treat Infrastructure Funding as 'Exigent Crisis'
There is ample room for creativity in developing solutions to fix the nation’s transportation infrastructure, but elected officials must overcome their differences and work together if they hope to succeed, experts said.
June 4, 2019Diesel Drops 1.5¢ to $3.136; Oil Close to Bear Market Price
The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 1.5 cents to $3.136 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported. Crude oil plunged to $53 a barrel and flirted with a bear market as the tensions surrounding international trade mounted.
June 3, 2019Oil Industry Poised to Attack as EPA Boosts Ethanol in Fuels
Oil industry foes are preparing to go to court to fight the Environmental Protection Agency regulation issued May 31 that allows year-round sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline nationwide.
May 31, 2019Shipping and Trucking Industries Gearing Up for New 2020 Ocean Vessel Fuel Mandate
Six months before ocean vessels will be required to burn low-sulfur fuel, such as diesel used in trucks, a U.S. Department of Commerce advisory committee disclosed recommendations to mitigate potential fuel shortages and price spikes.
May 30, 2019Energy Secretary Rick Perry Says US Can Make Fossil Fuels Cleaner
The Trump administration is committed to making fossil fuels cleaner rather than imposing “draconian” regulations on oil, gas and coal, U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry said May 30.
May 30, 2019Democratic Presidential Candidate John Delaney Unveils $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
A $2 trillion proposal from 2020 presidential aspirant John Delaney would look to improve connectivity along freight routes, transit systems and other corridors through a comprehensive revenue stream.
May 30, 2019XStream Trucking Seeks Larger Share of Aerodynamics Market
Aerodynamic devices intended to calm turbulence and improve fuel efficiency for heavy-duty vehicles come in many shapes and sizes — from wheel covers to fairings over, under and behind trailers. Now a group of investors has provided additional support to XStream Trucking Inc., whose TruckWings device automatically encloses the area between the tractor and trailer.
May 29, 2019