Tom QuimbyOutlook and BenchmarkingDeclining fuel prices threatened as OPEC hits 'a tough spot,' IRA imposes oil tax and refineries cash in on renewable dieselFuel prices have been dropping but experts warn that it may not last for long as OPEC considers cutting production and the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act gears up for an oil tax.August 24, 2022Alternative powerCalifornia sues Tesla, TuSimple AV crashes and Lightning is struckPushing the boundaries of marketing and technology can lead to some tough headlines and have us all wondering if some companies really have their act together.August 18, 2022Hydrogen fuel cellKenworth fuel cell interest 'amazing' as hydrogen combustion also gains groundWhile Kenworth isn't picking favorites in the growing race towards zero emissions, they're definitely seeing more interest in their fuel cell T680 FCEV alongside their all-electric models. Calls for hydrogen combustion are also on the rise.August 17, 2022MaintenanceFlorida brake inspection video at number one spot as Brake Safety Week rolls into viewBrake Safety Weeks kicks off this Sunday. To help prepare, check out CCJ's most popular maintenance video, a brake system inspection conducted by a former truck mechanic turned FHP truck inspector.August 16, 2022Test DrivesTest drive: Kenworth's W990 equipped with new 18-speed AMTKenworth's W990 may be an old school throwback but its new 18-speed AMTs are all about efficiency.August 15, 2022Battery electricNewcomer Voltera takes on charging infrastructure challenges for fleetsFounded by EV industry veterans, Voltera can handle grant paperwork, site acquisition, permitting, utility interactions, charger installation, charger management and more to help ease EV acquisition because charger rollouts aren't easy.August 9, 2022Outlook and BenchmarkingChinese ire over Taiwan could lead to 'devastating' microchip and rare earth metal shortagesWorrisome supply lines of microchips and rare earth metals used in EV motors may be further at risk following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial trip to Taiwan, which prompted a sullen China to engage in military drills that are impeding commerce.August 4, 2022Alternative powerHyliion CEO kicks off video series on truck electrificationIn response to ongoing interest, Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy recently posted his first video in a series on truck electrification where Healy discusses various clean powertrain technologies and how fleet needs will largely dictate choice.August 1, 2022Hydrogen fuel cellProducing hydrogen on-site 'gives flexibility now'Producing hydrogen on-site for fleet use can provide "an awesome opportunity," but it's not for everyone.July 26, 2022Alternative powerRenewable fuels can play 'a vital role' in decarbonizationAll-electric and fuel cell powertrains and their supporting infrastructures are slowly improving and in the meantime internal combustion can cut emissions now.July 22, 2022Previous PagePage 13 of 40Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentFuel tax relief proposals languish in Congress with prices breaking recordsFederal proposals to suspend gas and diesel taxes have stalled in Congress.IndustryTrump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systemsFreight demandSpot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volumeCCJ Top 250Schneider slashes 76% of carriers from its brokerage networkFeatured SponsorStop Costly Torque Guesswork Before It Hits Uptime
