EPA, DOE Offer $9.4 Million Grant to Develop New Biofuels
A new partnership has been formed between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy to release $9.4 million in grants to develop future advanced biofuels.
March 5, 2024Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Biden Administration Expected to Soften Emissions Rules
The Biden administration is expected to soften proposed regulations meant to sharply curb vehicle emissions and promote EVs, two sources familiar with the situation told The Detroit News.
March 5, 2024Houthi Missile Damages MSC Containership in Gulf of Aden
Houthi militants attacked and damaged a Swiss-owned container vessel on March 4 in the Gulf of Aden, as the Iran-backed group continues to roil shipping in the region.
March 5, 2024Diesel Price Dips Closer to $4 Mark With 3.6¢ Decline
The national average diesel price took another step closer to the $4 mark with a 3.6-cent decline to reach $4.022 a gallon, per Energy Information Administration data released March 4.
March 4, 2024NACFE, RMI Release New Report on SuperTruck 2 Findings
NEW ORLEANS — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency and RMI released a report assessing the commercial vehicle technologies researched as part of the SuperTruck 2 program.
March 3, 2024TruckWings Aero Device Shows 6% Fuel-Economy Improvement
NEW ORLEANS — The TruckWings tractor-mounted aerodynamic device, which closes the gap between the cab and trailer, showed fuel-efficiency gains for diesel and CNG trucks in recent tests.
March 3, 2024OPEC+ Extends Oil Cuts Through June
OPEC+ extended its oil supply cutbacks to the middle of the year in a bid to avert a global surplus and shore up prices.
March 3, 2024Canada’s Stalled Oil Pipeline Set for First Crude Deliveries
Canada’s biggest new oil pipeline in more than a decade will begin filling with crude within weeks, according to MEG Energy Corp.
March 1, 2024Navistar Launches Integrated Powertrain
Truck maker Navistar announced Feb. 26 it has made the first deliveries of its International LT Series equipped with the International S13 Integrated Powertrain.
February 29, 2024Ford EVs Need Adapter to Use Tesla’s Network
DETROIT — Owners of Ford electric vehicles can now use much of Tesla’s charging network in the U.S. and Canada, but they’ll need to get an adapter that Ford will provide for free.
February 29, 2024