The federal government has approved EV charging proposals in all 50 states, and grants under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program will be opening soon. Panelists discussed EV charging opportunities and challenges during NATSO Connect’s emerging alternative fuels keynote, Travel Center Roadmap to Navigating Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and NEVI Grants.
NATSO Foundation
The NATSO Foundation is the research, education, and public outreach subsidiary of NATSO, Inc. The foundation is completely autonomous and relies solely on donations. The foundation’s work includes tools for truck stops and travel centers to future-proof their business, educational programs, safety initiatives, and scholarships through the Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship.
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NATSO Bringing Annual NATSO Connect Show to Texas in 2023
NATSO is excited to announce its annual in-person industry meeting next year, NATSO Connect, scheduled to take place March 7-10, 2023 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center.
New for this year’s conference are dedicated sections for vendors specializing in alternative fuels, technology, and innovation.
NATSO Urges EPA to Allow E-RINs to Spur EV Charging Investment
NATSO urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to permit owners of direct current (DC) fast chargers to generate Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) when the electricity is produced from eligible feedstocks […]
JUUL Granted Emergency Stay of FDA’s Marketing Denial Order
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on June 24 granted JUUL Labs Inc. an emergency administrative stay of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA’s) marketing denial order […]
NATSO Files Comments on SEC ESG Proposed Rule
NATSO urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to develop policies that make energy technologies with more desirable emission characteristics cost-competitive with other sources of energy. NATSO was joined by […]
Labor Department Launches Rulemaking on Independent Contractors
The Labor Department said it will start drafting a rule on determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor not covered by the federal law that governs […]
FMCSA Extends Hours-of-Service Waiver for Gasoline, Diesel Haulers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended its waiver for Hours-of-Service (HOS) restrictions for haulers of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, ethyl alcohol, and heating fuel including propane, natural gas, and heating oil until August 31, 2022. The May 27 announcement also explicitly added diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to the list of covered fuels.
Fuel Retailers Oppose S. 4217
NATSO urged the Senate Commerce Committee in a May 25 letter to oppose new gas price gouging legislation unless it is substantially changed to ensure it will help, not hurt, efforts to address rising fuel prices. NATSO opposes gouging and market manipulation, which harms the American public and the retail fueling industry as a whole. But such unlawful activities are exceedingly rare and neither gouging nor market manipulation is a characteristic or driving force of the retail market prices.
FMCSA Waives HOS Restrictions for Gasoline, Diesel Haulers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has waived Hours of Service restrictions for haulers of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, ethyl alcohol, and heating fuel including propane, natural gas, and heating oil.
House to Vote on Price Gouging Legislation
The House of Representatives this week is expected to vote on legislation that is designed to combat price gouging specifically in the market for motor fuels. The legislation appears to […]