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Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

IMO Approves Landmark GHG Tax

Members of the International Maritime Organization — with the United States noticeably absent — agreed on the first global tax on greenhouse gas emissions.

April 11, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

US Exits Talks on Carbon Cutting Goal for Ships

The U.S. abandoned global talks aimed at cutting shipping’s carbon emissions and threatened to counter against any fees that the country’s merchant fleet incurs if the initiative proceeds.

April 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Ocean Shipping Industry Optimistic Going Into IMO Meeting

Governments from across the world gather in London this week to thrash out a landmark global carbon charge for the shipping industry. There’s optimism that Washington won’t derail the process.

April 7, 2025
Business, Fuel

A Practical Guide to Operating a Greener Class 8 Fleet

Going green isn’t just about electrification. It starts with smaller, more practical steps you can take today. Our practical guide includes both short-term strategies and long-term strategies to operating a greener fleet. 

May 1, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

US Senate Transportation Leader Touts Biden Emissions Program

The leader of the transportation policy committee in the U.S. Senate endorsed the Biden administration’s latest initiative to curb emissions through a comprehensive funding program.

April 26, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

US Senators Introduce Carbon Capture, Sequestration Bill

Legislation that would promote carbon capture and sequestration tax breaks was recently introduced by a group of U.S. senators.

April 5, 2021
Business

CO2 Rule to Pose Few Hurdles in Initial Round, OEMs Predict

PHOENIX — Truck and engine makers said that they expect to encounter few obstacles meeting the first round of anticipated new federal fuel efficiency and carbon dioxide standards for heavy-duty trucks expected to become effective in 2014.

October 25, 2010
Business, Fuel, Government

NHTSA, EPA Send Proposed Rules For Truck Mileage to White House

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Aug. 13 sent their proposed standards for heavy- and medium-duty trucks to the White House for review by the Office of Management and Budget.

August 23, 2010
Business

France Scraps Plans for Carbon Tax

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has scrapped that country’s plans for a tax on carbon emissions, three days after his ruling party was defeated in local elections, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.

March 23, 2010