Category: News

Truck Parking Has Gotten Worse for Fleets…

Many fleet industries use trucks to transport goods and make deliveries, however, because of their size, it can be difficult for drivers to find truck parking. In this Fleet Owner article, Steve Vaughn talks about the problem and what fleets can do to solve it.

A Startup That Could Spark a “Hydrogen Economy”

Today, wind and solar power are at the forefront of sustainable energy, however, there could be an important and relevant place for hydrogen in the future. In an article by Vox, David Roberts expands on the idea of a hydrogen economy and how the company HyTech Power could bring positive change by targeting diesel engines and energy storage. Here, our fuel card company shares the article.

Exxon Mobil’s Latest Investment Plan

Since the recent lawmakers’ tax overhaul, many companies have revamped their financial plans towards new investments. In a CNBC article by Tom DiChristopher, he discusses Exxon Mobil’s latest $35 billion investment plan in the U.S. Here, our fleet card company shares.

The Diesel Vehicles Available in 2018

Diesel has been at the forefront of the vehicle industry for awhile, and it all seemed to start with the Volkswagen emissions scandal. Once that blew over, the company (as well as Audi and Porsche) permanently ended diesel sales in the U.S. while the U.K. banned the sale of new diesel cars by 2040 (with a pollution tax in 2020 for those driving diesel engines).

Shell Is Aiming to Go Greener

Our fuel card company is happy to hear that Royal Dutch Shell (more commonly known as Shell), one of the largest oil companies in the world, is pledging to go greener by reducing the amount of emissions it produces. In fact, it aims to halve them: by 2035, the company wants to cut its net emissions by 20% and by 2050, 50%.

Balancing Emission Reductions and Customer Demands with Diesel

Diesel fuel has proven to be a success among the trucking industry and many companies are looking to it as a long-term solution. Here, our fuel card company shares a press release from the Diesel Technology Forum that discusses the future of diesel fuel and how it can help improve the cleanliness of our air as well as expand the commercial vehicle market that utilizes it.

Shell’s Next Acquisition Has Electric Vehicles in Mind

Just last month, Royal Dutch Shell announced that it will be investing $1 billion a year in alternative fuels (via its New Energies division) and now, the company is making its second impactful move in that category.

8 Vehicles We Won’t See After 2017

At Fuel Express, it’s always interesting, yet a little heartbreaking to see which vehicles won’t be making it to another year of production. Here, our fuel card company shares the top eight cars and SUVs that won’t see 2018.

Is This the End of Diesel?

At Fuel Express, we’re big supporters of alternative fuel, electric, and hybrid vehicles, but there’s one type of energy that has always been deemed an efficient and green choice – diesel. For years, diesel cars have been popular in a variety of countries, but with today’s ever-changing world of efficiency, is it time to say goodbye?

This Startup Is Using Delivery Fleets to Create 3D Maps

New York City-based startup Carmera has been under the radar for the past two years, but it’s slowly emerging with a way to create better resources for companies that use self-driving cars and trucks.