Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Reminds House Panel: White House Open to All Infrastructure Funding Options
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao reaffirmed the Trump White House’s desire to partner with congressional transportation leaders on an infrastructure policy package that would reflect the views of Democrats and Republicans.
April 10, 2019Crude at Five-Month High as US Gasoline Stockpiles Tumble
Crude closed at a five-month high after U.S. government data showed the biggest decline in gasoline stockpiles since 2017, offsetting an increase in crude inventories.
April 10, 2019Motorists Likely to Pay Less at Pump This Summer
American drivers probably will pay less to fill up this summer as oil prices are forecast to be lower than last year.
April 10, 2019Castrol Expands Reach With New Partnerships
Lubricant manufacturer Castrol announced two new distributor relationships.
April 10, 2019Opinion: Congress Must Act on Infrastructure Crisis
ATA President Chris Spear: American Trucking Associations is stepping up our call on Washington with a new media and grassroots advocacy campaign that turns up the pressure on Congress and the administration to enact comprehensive infrastructure funding legislation.
April 10, 2019$59 Million in Vehicle Technologies Research Funding Available, Energy Department Announces
The Energy Department on April 3 announced that about $59 million is available for stakeholders seeking to develop projects that prioritize energy-efficient mobility systems, improve materials for powertrains, co-optimize advanced engine and fuel technologies, and create new mobility options.
April 10, 2019Canada Hikes Price of Diesel Fuel With New Carbon Tax
The Canadian government has begun implementation of a federal carbon tax program that will extend the increase in the cost of diesel fuel for all truckers, including those from the United States, doing business in all 10 Canadian provinces.
April 9, 2019Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer Introduces Biodiesel Tax Credit Legislation
Bipartisan legislation that would extend the biodiesel tax credit by two years was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
April 9, 2019Diesel Rises 1.5¢ a Gallon to $3.093
The U.S. average retail price of diesel climbed 1.5 cents to $3.093 a gallon, and crude oil prices pushed past $64 a barrel to post a five-month high, the Department of Energy reported April 8.
April 8, 2019Fiat to Pool Cars With Tesla to Meet CO2 Reduction Targets
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is pooling its fleet with Tesla Inc. to comply with stricter European Union rules on carbon dioxide emissions in a deal that is likely to pay the U.S. electric-car leader hundreds of millions of dollars.
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