The California Air Resources Board has proposed a regulation requiring that manufacturers sell a set percentage of zero-emissions battery-electric and fuel cell trucks beginning with model year 2024.
November 6, 2019Fuel
CARB Rule Would Set Sale Quotas for Zero-Emission Trucks

Volvo Trucks Sells First Electric Trucks to European Customers
Volvo Trucks announced the start of sales of Volvo FL and Volvo FE electric trucks in selected markets within Europe, including for distribution and refuse hauling, as the region faces increasing demand for environmentally conscious urban transport.
November 6, 2019Shale Oil Pioneers Say the Boom Times Are Over

The days of relentless production growth from U.S. shale oil fields are ending, potentially aiding OPEC’s yearslong effort to drain a worldwide supply glut, according to industry pioneers Scott Sheffield and Mark Papa.
November 6, 2019Cummins Puts Faith in Diesel, Readies for Hydrogen

ATLANTA — Cummins Inc., underscoring its belief in the power of choice, announced its latest advances in fuel efficiency for its heavy-duty diesel engines and showcased hydrogen fuel cell technology in its own Class 8 demonstration model.
November 5, 2019Shell to Buy French Offshore Wind-Power Developer

Royal Dutch Shell Plc has agreed to buy French offshore wind developer Eolfi SA, continuing its expansion into renewable power.
November 5, 2019TA Posts Strong Q3 Results

TravelCenters of America Inc. reported strong third-quarter earnings when the Westlake, Ohio-based company announced its financial results Nov. 5.
November 5, 2019Operational Cost of Trucking Up 7.7%, ATRI Report Says

The costs associated with trucking have increased substantially, according to a new report from the American Transportation Research Institute.
November 4, 2019Diesel Dips 0.2¢ to $3.062 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 0.2 cent to $3.062 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 4.
November 4, 2019VMT Tax for Trucks Presents Revenue Option for Highway Account, CBO Reports
About $2.6 billion in revenue would have been generated in 2017 if commercial trucks were taxed at a rate of 1 cent per mile, and compliance reached a rate of 90%, according to a recent report by the Congressional Budget Office.
November 4, 2019Oil Near Six-Week High as US-China Trade Deal Hopes Increase
Oil held its biggest gain in almost seven weeks after improved U.S. and Chinese economic data aided the demand outlook, while optimism increased that the U.S. and China will resolve their trade dispute.
November 4, 2019