Legislation updating the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act was recently passed in the U.S. Senate.
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Ryder: Switching to a Class 8 EV May Double Vehicle Costs
A new analysis by leasing and logistics specialist Ryder System indicates the business case for swapping a diesel or gasoline van or truck for an EV is shaky for much of the trucking industry.
GXO Opens Warehouse in Maryland for Conair
GXO Logistics has opened an approximately 2.1 million-square-foot distribution center in Maryland, a facility that will exclusively serve Conair.
Hydrogen Maker Plug Power Soars on $1.7 Billion US Backing
Hydrogen producer Plug Power Inc.’s stock soared May 14 after the Biden administration offered the U.S. company a conditional commitment for $1.66 billion in loan guarantees to build up to six facilities.
New Truck Parking Lot in Florida to Add 120 Spots in 2026
A stretch of Interstate 4 in Florida from Orlando to Tampa where 90 public parking places exist for 18,000 trucks passing daily will gain a companion in two years when a 120-space lot opens.
Biden Hikes Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment — an election year move that’s likely to increase friction between the world’…
NHTSA Investigates Waymo Self-Driving Tech After Crashes
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency has opened another investigation of automated driving systems, this time into crashes involving Waymo’s self-driving vehicles.
Collapsed Baltimore Bridge Span Comes Down With a Boom
BALTIMORE — Crews set off a chain of carefully placed explosives May 13 to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Telematics Specialist FleetPulse Spins Off From Great Dane
Trailer telematics specialist FleetPulse is to operate as a stand-alone company rather than as a unit of original equipment manufacturer Great Dane, it said.
Delaware Enlarging Port With New $635 Million Terminal
Delaware announced it will join Enstructure, the operator of the Port of Wilmington, to build a new port terminal in Edgemoor in a $635 million project.