The Biden administration is poised to loan nearly $671 million to Aspen Aerogels Inc. to make a key component of electric car batteries in the election battleground state of Georgia.
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Dellinger Installed as ATA’s 80th Chairman
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations wrapped up MCE 2024 on Oct. 15 with an evening of celebration after electing Dennis Dellinger as the federation’s 80th chairman.
Family, Faith, Trucking: Dennis Dellinger’s Road to ATA Chair
The 80th ATA chairman’s rise is one of a tough but fair trucking leader, a hardworking, astute man who has risen over nearly four decades to the top of his profession.
Volvo Trucks Pushes Ahead With Electric Truck Goals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve reaffirmed Oct. 13 his commitment to lowering emissions with electric trucks even amid a slowing market.
Diesel Rises for Fourth Straight Week With 4.7-Cent Gain
The national average diesel price increased 4.7 cents to $3.631 per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 15.
Toll Management Proves Helpful to Curb Mounting Fees
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tolls are a reality for many carriers, and handling the mounting fees associated with traveling through several regions of the country has become a cumbersome challenge.
Biodiesel Projects Win $1.85 Million in Iowa Grants
Iowa is incentivizing biodiesel production with $1.85 million in new biofuel grants announced by state Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig to support rural jobs.
EU Plans Tariff Strategy if Trump Returns to White House
The EU’s favored approach would be to seek an agreement with Trump on some areas of common interest such as China, said one of the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
DeSantis Grants SeaPort Manatee $9.5M After Hurricane Milton
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded SeaPort Manatee a $9.5 million grant to help repair berths and infrastructure after the port sustained $225 million in damages from Hurricane Milton.
Americans Plan to Cut Holiday Gift Buying in Hit to Retail
U.S. shoppers say they’re going to spend less on holiday gifts this year, which would deliver another blow to retailers that have struggled with waning demand.