Legislation that aims to facilitate emissions reduction from diesel engines was easily approved April 10 by the committee that oversees surface transportation policy in the U.S. Senate.
April 11, 2019carbon emissions
Government, Business, Fuel
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CO2 Caps Coming for Trucks in European Union
Jasper Juinen/Bloomberg News
European Union negotiators agreed to impose caps on carbon dioxide from trucks for the first time, stepping up the fight against climate change with a challenge to manufacturers such as Daimler AG.
February 19, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel
Trucks on Interstate 905 in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Appeals Court Rejects Challenge to California’s Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
Trucks on Interstate 905 in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
An appeals court has rejected a challenge by a group of trade and energy organizations to block California’s low-carbon fuel standard aimed at reducing the rate of greenhouse gas emissions in the state’s transportation sector.
January 24, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
Petroleum Industry Meeting World Demand While Polluting Less, Institute Reports
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
The U.S. petroleum industry is meeting record world demand while decreasing the amount of carbon emissions released into the skies, but challenges lie ahead if it hopes to maintain that momentum, according to the American Petroleum Institute’s annual report, “State of American Energy 2019.”
January 14, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics
Sophie Punte of the Smart Freight Centre cited better fleet management and logistics planning as key strategies for reducing freight emissions. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)
Fleet Management, Technology Deemed Essential for Cutting Freight Emissions
Sophie Punte of the Smart Freight Centre cited better fleet management and logistics planning as key strategies for reducing freight emissions. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Global efforts to improve freight efficiency and reduce carbon emissions will require a multifaceted approach that includes not only vehicle technology, but also better fleet management and capacity utilization, experts said.
November 19, 2018
Government, Business, Technology
Ben Margot/AP
Expectations of Trucking Rise Amid Changing Climate
Ben Margot/AP
Proposals by a growing number of regulators and advocacy groups would have the trucking industry assume a larger role in advancing efforts to continue cleaning up the environment.
November 19, 2018
Government, Fuel
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
Trudeau Imposes Carbon Tax, With Rebates, on Four Provinces
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News
Justin Trudeau is imposing a carbon tax on provinces that have balked at implementing their own, doubling down on what is set to be a core fight of Canada’s next election.
October 23, 2018
Government, Business, Fuel
Ted S. Warren/Associated Press
Oil Industry Money Pours Into Fight Over Washington Carbon Fee
Ted S. Warren/Associated Press
A campaign bankrolled by the oil industry has raised $20.46 million to defeat a carbon-pollution fee on the ballot in Washington state aiming at tackling climate change.
September 28, 2018
Government, Technology, Fuel
Chuck Burton/Associated Press
Consumer Spending Up 0.3% in August
Chuck Burton/Associated Press
U.S. consumer spending edged up a moderate 0.3% in August, the smallest gain in six months, as sales of cars and other durable goods fell.
September 28, 2018
Business, Fuel, Government
NHTSA, EPA Send Proposed Rules For Truck Mileage to White House
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Aug. 13 sent their proposed standards for heavy- and medium-duty trucks to the White House for review by the Office of Management and Budget.
August 23, 2010