Category: Fuel & Oil

Battery Electric Truck Production Expected to Triple in 2023

Battery Electric Truck Production Expected to Triple in 2023

| March 27, 2023

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a $2.6 billion investment plan to assist transition to zero-emission transportation ACT Research and Rhein Associates recently released N.A. Commercial Vehicle On-Highway Engine OUTLOOK. The NA On-Highway Engine OUTLOOK published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates highlights power-source activity for commercial vehicle GVWs 5-8, including five-year forecasts of […]

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The U.S. Department of Energy and Stellantis Announce the Battery Workforce Challenge

The U.S. Department of Energy and Stellantis Announce the Battery Workforce Challenge

| March 27, 2023

New North American Program Will Develop a Highly Skilled Domestic EV/Battery Workforce  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Stellantis launched the Battery Workforce Challenge, which includes a three-year collegiate engineering competition; vocational training; youth education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); and career and technical education.  DOE has set a bold target to address the climate crisis […]

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Trucking Urges Biden Administration to Resolve West Coast Port Negotiations

Trucking Urges Biden Administration to Resolve West Coast Port Negotiations

| March 27, 2023

“Given the turmoil of the past several years, what our supply chain needs to see right now is continuity…” The American Trucking Associations joined supply chain stakeholders in calling on the Biden Administration for a resolution to the ongoing West Coast port labor negotiations. A letter sent to President Biden from 238 national, state, and […]

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<strong>Carrier Transicold Enhances EverFRESH Active Controlled Atmosphere System for Transporting Wider Range of Perishable Goods</strong>

Carrier Transicold Enhances EverFRESH Active Controlled Atmosphere System for Transporting Wider Range of Perishable Goods

| March 24, 2023

The EverFRESH system reduces respiration and slows natural ripening of commodities by optimizing O2 and carbon dioxide (CO2) balance Carrier Transicold’s EverFRESH® active controlled atmosphere (CA) system for refrigerated containers now offers an expanded range of oxygen (O2) setpoints for all EverFRESH options. The latest EverFRESH software release can help shippers transport a wider range […]

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<strong>Love’s Travel Stops seeks to hire 2,000 employees at Hiring Event </strong>

Love’s Travel Stops seeks to hire 2,000 employees at Hiring Event 

| March 24, 2023

On-the-spot job offers for some roles; opportunities across fields  Love’s Travel Stops seeks to hire 2,000 employees during its two-day National Hiring Event on March 28 and 29. The in-person event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores and Speedco and Love’s Truck Care […]

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Burger King® Moves Nearly One Third of its Field Team Transportation Fleet to Electric Vehicles

Burger King® Moves Nearly One Third of its Field Team Transportation Fleet to Electric Vehicles

| March 24, 2023

The Change Lessens Environmental Impact of Corporate Field Team Members Who Travel More Than 1,500 Miles On Average Each Month Burger King® transitioned 31% of its North American field team fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) across 16 states, with goal of 100% EVs by 2030. This move is the next step in delivering on Restaurant Brands […]

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