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Demystifying the 2027 EPA NOx Rule for Fleet Leaders

Program Airs: May 18, 2 p.m. ET David Hillman, vice president of integrated technology sales, and Michael Noonan, vice president of product regulatory, certification and compliance for International Motors, join Seth Clevenger to provide clarity on the current emissions regulatory landscape and share what fleet leaders need to know now to make informed decisions for the years ahead.

May 18, 2026

TT Podcasts: RoadSigns

Brian Antonellis of Fleet Advantage discusses how fleet leaders should be thinking about capital planning with the 2027 NOx emissions rules on the horizon.

May 14, 2026
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Oil Prices Dip With No Clear Ending to Iran War

Brent crude, the international standard, was 19 cents lower at $105.44 per barrel.

May 14, 2026
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Senate Confirms Warsh to Lead Federal Reserve by Slim Vote

The Senate narrowly confirmed Kevin Warsh as chair of the Federal Reserve, setting up a controversial leadership transition at the U.S. central bank.

May 13, 2026
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Ford Shares Surge on Energy Storage Outlook

Ford stock surged May 13 after Morgan Stanley issued a bullish call that the automaker’s energy storage business could soon make a deal with hyperscalers. 

May 13, 2026
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OEMs See Positives in Third-Party Safety System Ratings

Attendees of the 2026 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo heard original equipment manufacturers welcome the prospect of IIHS ratings for larger vehicles.

May 13, 2026
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Rep. Larsen Highlights Bipartisanship in Highway Bill Debate

Rick Larsen (D-Wash.), House T&I Committee ranking member, said talks on a highway bill are advancing as the panel prepares to schedule legislative action.

May 13, 2026
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Hormuz Oil Flows Fell Nearly 30% in Q1, EIA Says

Flows of crude oil and fuels through the Strait of Hormuz fell by nearly 6 million barrels per day in Q1, the start of a seismic energy shock.

May 13, 2026
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Iran War Is Going to Make Oil Changes More Expensive

A broad group of industrial lubricants known as base oils, which are used to make motor oil, are in very short supply with no signs of easing on the horizon.

May 13, 2026
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Oil Prices Steady Following Discouraging Inflation Report

The price for a barrel of Brent crude slipped 0.9% to $106.84.

May 13, 2026

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