Hydrogen’s Uniqueness Calls for Extra Safety Measures
Safety measures are being developed to deal with the special properties of hydrogen as the pace quickens to bring heavy-duty fuel-cell trucks to market.
Refueling Milestone to Bring Fuel-Cell Hydrogen Trucks Closer to Reality
Federal researchers hope in July to reach a key milestone to refuel heavy-duty fuel-cell hydrogen trucks in 10 minutes, paving the way to prototype hardware and protocols for fueling stations.
New Fuel Taxes Kick in July 1 in Number of States
Higher gas taxes will sweep across pumps in several states on July 1 to drive fuel prices even higher.
Complexities in Trucking Supply Chain Cause Shippers’ Logistics to Evolve
Shippers are looking at developing their own truck fleets due to low service levels and greater affordability, a leading logistics report says.
Wisconsin Makes Move Among State Efforts to Address Fuel Prices
Wisconsin’s new emergency order to stop gas and diesel price gouging is among the latest moves by several governors to lessen the impact of rising fuel prices.
Electric Vehicle Working Group Seeks Members by July 15
Nominations of truckers, local officials, regulators, labor union members and vehicle manufacturers are being sought by July 15 to serve on a new electric vehicle federal advisory group under the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.
Wyoming Governor’s New Group to Target Fuel Prices
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has launched an initiative to address rising fuel prices that local leaders say are affecting state residents.
Ohio, Kentucky Apply for Federal Grant for New Interstate Bridge
Kentucky and Ohio officials are pushing forward to build a companion to the Brent Spence Bridge after both governors recently applied for a $1.66 billion federal mega infrastructure grant to improve the notorious bottlenecked 8-mile freight corridor.
Oregon Alerts Portland-Area Truckers About Diesel Retrofit Law
Oregon officials are reminding some owners of medium- and heavy-duty trucks using engines made in 1996 or older to get a diesel retrofit by Jan. 1.
Fleet Owners Urged to Be Familiar With CARB Emission Proposal
WASHINGTON — Trucking companies should educate California regulators about potential impacts of a new regulation before it takes effect and becomes a model for the nation, according to fleet experts.