A diesel reality check and a rebranding
A name change to drop the word diesel from its title may have been the politically correct move. But diesel is not going anywhere.
A name change to drop the word diesel from its title may have been the politically correct move. But diesel is not going anywhere.
The Diesel Technology Forum released data on trucks getting cleaner, but is it enough in the energy transition?
Deliberate perfectly describes Paccar’s approach to trucking electrification. The company offers nine commercial electric trucks but skips the hype.
The Environmental Protection Agency released a report on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, including the emissions, health and economic impacts.
Layoffs get the attention but plenty of electric transportation startups are still hiring. They are getting creative with fundraising, too.
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A bigger-displacement natural gas-powered engine from Cummins could prompt fleets to switch from diesel in pursuit of lower emissions.
The Diesel Technology Forum released data that the newest generation of diesel trucks provides massive greenhouse gas emissions and air-quality benefits.
Rumours of diesel’s death under the incoming administration are greatly exaggerated, industry advocates say.
With diesel fuel powering 97% of all heavy-duty trucks, it seems silly to predict its industry dominance will end. But don’t tell that to California where the good can be the enemy of the great.
There is no timeline for implementation of any new NOx rulemaking, but there are a couple of key questions that must be answered: What will the limits be and how much will this cost?