Democrats Unveil Spending Bill to Finance Government Through Dec. 16
Democratic lawmakers have unveiled a stopgap spending measure to finance the federal government through Dec. 16, provide additional support to Ukraine and help communities respond to recent natural disasters.
September 27, 2022Massachusetts Congestion Pricing Tolls Stuck at Red Light
A plan to impose congestion pricing tolls on Massachusetts roadways remains kicked back to the state Legislature and unlikely to proceed following Gov. Charlie Baker’s recent veto.
September 27, 2022Freight Industry Applauds Hutcheson’s Confirmation at FMCSA
The recent Senate confirmation of Robin Hutcheson as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration prompted praise from groups representing key aspects of the freight industry.
September 27, 2022FMCSA Plans Study on Driver Effect of Automated Driving Systems
Federal trucking regulators are planning a study that will examine the effect of human driver factors for Level 2 and Level 3 automated driving systems on commercial trucks.
September 27, 2022States Get Final OK to Build Highway EV Charging Network
WASHINGTON — All 50 states received final approval Sept. 27 to begin construction on a first nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations that places one roughly every 50 miles along interstate highways, part of the Biden administration’s plan to spur widespread adoption of zero-emission cars.
September 27, 2022Hydrogen Startup Cemvita Sees Boost From New Tax Credits
Cemvita Factory Inc., a Houston-based biotech company backed by Occidental Petroleum Corp., says tax credits passed by Congress last month will allow it scale up plans to produce hydrogen using oil-eating microbes.
September 27, 2022Diesel Falls 7.5¢ to $4.889 a Gallon
The national average price of diesel fell 7.5 cents to hit $4.889 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Sept. 26.
September 26, 2022Multiple Efforts Underway to Mainstream Hydrogen Fuel
The U.S. Department of Energy, the private sector and a new national nonprofit have stepped up their respective efforts recently to bring hydrogen forward as a mainstream fuel for trucking, among other industrial uses.
September 26, 2022FMCSA Seeks Input on CDL Third-Party Training, Testing Programs
Expressing concern over commercial driver license issuance delays and possible fraud, regulators are seeking comment on the effectiveness of third-party training and testing programs.
September 26, 2022Seven States Form Midwest Hydrogen Coalition
To better position the use of advanced energy in the nation’s heartland, governors of seven states have formed the Midwest Hydrogen Coalition to spur creation of a robust hydrogen market, supply chain and workforce.
September 26, 2022