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Rivian’s $6.6 Billion Loan Advances EV Factory Timeline

November 26, 2024Rivian Automotive Inc. won preliminary approval for a $6.6 billion federal loan that would support the construction of an electric-vehicle factory the company put off building earlier this year to save money.

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Truck Manufacturers in Clean Truck Partnership Face Antitrust Lawsuit

November 25, 2024Daimler Truck, International Motors, Paccar, and Volvo are defendants in an antitrust lawsuit from Nebraska. The state’s attorney general calls the OEMs’ partnership with CARB “a classic antitrust violation.”

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CARB Zero-Emissions Funding Plan Focuses on Small Businesses

November 22, 2024The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved a $34.94 million incentives funding plan that will continue to support ongoing efforts to increase access to medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission trucks, buses and equipment, with a focus on small businesses.

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Automakers Urge Trump to Ease Fuel Efficiency Rules

November 22, 2024An auto trade group asked U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to ease requirements on making vehicles more fuel efficient and to protect the industry from “unfair” practices by China.

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Biofuel Groups Ask Congress to Extend Expiring Tax Credit

November 21, 2024Soybean farmers in seven states are asking Congress to extend current biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credits due to a lack of clarity on a set of new rules ready to take effect in January.

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Two Years In: Fleet Reflects on Operations Since Implementing EVs

November 20, 2024Quality Custom Distribution chose to add Class 8 electric trucks to its fleet to achieve sustainability goals. Its VP of operations shares how it built up its EV fleet, charging challenges, and the surprising benefit of electrification.

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Commercial Ops Debut Coming Fast for VNL Autonomous Truck

November 20, 2024The start of commercial operations for factory-built autonomous Class 8 tractors by Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora Innovation is due in a matter of days, giving birth to a whole new transportation ecosystem, according to executives at the Volvo Group AB unit.

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Biden to Stand Fast on LNG-Permit Halt, Energy Chief Signals

November 15, 2024The Biden administration won’t decide on any natural gas-export permits before the presidential term ends in late January, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm signaled.

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Roeth: Tackling Emissions Reductions in Transport Refrigeration

November 14, 2024The industry will likely rise to the challenge of reducing emissions in the transportation of refrigerated goods.

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Tesla, Rivian Drop on Report Trump Wants to End EV Credit

November 14, 2024U.S. auto stocks and Asian battery makers fell after Reuters reported President-elect Donald Trump plans to eliminate a key consumer tax credit aimed at boosting electric-vehicle adoption.

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Is CARB Snubbing Natural Gas as a Truck Fuel?

November 13, 2024Renewable natural gas may not be a perfect fuel for trucks, as Jim Nebergall, general manager, hydrogen internal combustion engines, Cummins, noted in Part 1 of this series on The Case for RNG in Trucking.

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Trump’s EPA Pick Draws Praise, Pushback Over Climate Policy

November 13, 2024During his nearly 10-year tenure on Capitol Hill, Zeldin pushed back on the progressive policy proposal known as the Green New Deal. He also criticized the Biden administration’s climate-related initiatives and directives.

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Missouri Director of Transportation Furthers Safety and Sustainability

November 8, 2024Marks has made significant contributions to enhance the safety, mobility and sustainability at the district.

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Public-Private Partnerships Propel Hydrogen Infrastructure

November 8, 2024With help from the U.S. Department of Energy, the hydrogen industry and truck makers are working to develop a hydrogen refueling infrastructure that can support cost-effective, environmentally viable fleet operations.

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Nikola’s Q3 Results: The Good, the Bad, and the Interesting

November 7, 2024Nikola’s Q3 ended positively with increased truck sales and refueling stations, but revenue struggles and cash concerns loom. The startup OEM emphasizes its commitment to zero-emission technology, focusing on hydrogen fuel cells and electric battery power.

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EV Growth Expected to Slow Further Under Trump

November 7, 2024Slowing electric-vehicle adoption is likely to accelerate even further as President-elect Donald Trump delivers on his promise to gut plug-in friendly policies he called the “green new scam.”

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