Chevron, Exxon pursue cleaner gasoline as alternative to EVs
Reuters is reporting that Chevron and ExxonMobil are investing in the development of lower-carbon gasoline. The companies have partnered with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to research and develop a new type of fuel that will produce fewer emissions than traditional [...]
EV Camping in Winnebago’s eRV2: Cozy Cabin but Constrained Range
The Winnebago eRV2 is a prototype electric recreational vehicle that was recently unveiled. The eRV2 is built on a Ford F-53 chassis and features an all-electric powertrain. Winnebago plans to begin production of the eRV2 in 2024 with a starting price [...]
Ford F-150 Lightning fire footage highlights a growing EV risk
CNBC has obtained footage of three Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks catching fire and melting down in February of 2023. Ford has since halted production of the trucks and says it believes the problem is fixed. However, the fires highlight the [...]
Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Proposal to Restrict Duration of State Hours of Service Waivers
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Greg Pence (R-IN), Rick Crawford (R-AR) and 25 Members of Congress sent a letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding a proposed rule that would severely limit the authority of state governors [...]
Lawmakers urge EPA to increase biomass-based diesel blending mandates
This week, thirty-seven members of Congress sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan to express their concern over the agency’s failure to reflect the growth in the production of biomass-based diesel in the proposed RFS blending mandates for 2023-2025. The [...]
Biden’s Latest EV Push Would Lower Emissions Standards
The Biden administration’s goal of cutting in half greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 received a boost this week when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced proposed stricter emissions standards for cars and trucks, which are expected to encourage more people [...]