Truck Stop Coming to Rural North Carolina Highway
A $1.6 million U.S. Department of Commerce grant to a southwestern North Carolina town is paying for new infrastructure to support opening a Love’s Travel Stop with truck parking.
August 10, 2023Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Proterra Got Millions in US Aid Before Bankruptcy
Proterra Inc., the electric bus maker touted by President Joe Biden that filed for bankruptcy this week, was the recipient of millions of dollars in COVID relief government aid.
August 9, 2023EPA Announces $115 Million for DERA Grants
The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that $115 million has been directed for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program.
August 8, 2023Diesel Price Posts 11.2¢ Gain in Third Straight Increase
The national average diesel price rose for the third straight week, climbing 11.2 cents to settle at $4.239, according to Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 7.
August 7, 2023Tesla Replaces Zachary Kirkhorn as CFO
Tesla Inc. Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn stepped down after 13 years at the electric vehicle maker, raising questions about succession in the top ranks of Elon Musk’s company.
August 7, 2023EPA’s Emissions Plan Runs Into Skepticism
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s most ambitious plan ever to slash planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles faces skepticism.
August 7, 2023One in Four New Cars Sold in California in Q2 Were EVs
For the first time in California, one out of every four new cars sold in the last quarter were zero-emission vehicles, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this week.
August 4, 2023House Committee Approves Internal Combustion Engines Bill
A panel in the House recently approved a bill that would block efforts meant to prevent the sale of internal combustion engines.
August 3, 2023Saudi Arabia Extends Oil Production Cut Through September
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia said Aug. 3 it will extend its production cut of 1 million barrels of oil a day through the end of September in its effort to boost energy prices.
August 3, 2023Badar Khan to Succeed Retiring Cathy Zoi as CEO of EVgo
Electric-car charging company EVgo Inc. said CEO Cathy Zoi will retire in November and be succeeded by board member Badar Khan.
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