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Transport Topics fuel coverage looks closely at what powers trucks. From the latest on battery, diesel and alternative fuel technology to the costs and prices associated with each, this news category covers today’s fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Celebrates Entry Into HFCEV Market

COOLIDGE, Ariz. — Nikola celebrated the commercial launch of its hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles with 900 of its customers, suppliers and supporters at its manufacturing facility Sept. 28.

September 29, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Biden Plans Three Auctions of Offshore Drilling Rights

The Biden administration released plans Sept. 29 to hold three auctions of offshore drilling rights over the next five years — part of what it cast as an effort to phase down oil leasing in favor of clean energy.

September 29, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Plunging US Oil Supply Is Driving Up Prices Around the World

Oil buyers across the planet are facing some of the highest premiums for supplies they’ve seen in months — or longer — as dwindling stockpiles at the largest U.S. storage hub reverberate through markets from Asia to the Middle East to Europe.

September 29, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Daimler Fuel Cell Truck Completes Long-Distance Run

BERLIN — Daimler Truck demonstrated the potential for a fuel cell-powered truck by completing an approximately 650-mile run with its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 cabover model in its native Germany.

September 28, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Excitement Builds for Mack's Medium-Duty Electric Truck

Mack Trucks and Kriete Truck Centers discussed the encouraging signs they’re hearing from customers about the upcoming rollout of Mack's first medium-duty electric truck.

September 28, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Hyzon to Pay $25 Million Fine After Settling With SEC

Hyzon Motors will pay a $25 million fine to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after an investigation, the Class 8 hydrogen-powered truck manufacturer said.

September 28, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Carter Express Helps Nestlé Go Green With EV Yard Tractors

Two electric trucks from Carter Express Inc. went into operation at Nestlé’s production plant in Indiana thanks to a state grant for $600,000 covering most of the green supply chain project.

September 27, 2023
Business, Fuel, TCA

Pa. Turnpike Aims for EV Chargers at Every Plaza by 2027

The Pennsylvania Turnpike should have electric vehicle charging stations at every service plaza by January 2027, officials said.

September 27, 2023
Business, Fuel

New York Steps Up as Unlikely Diesel Supplier

New York is rising to the fore as an unlikely diesel supplier, shipping out three cargoes in one week as Russia’s fuel export ban sends buyers searching for new supplies.

September 26, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Drops 4.7¢ to $4.586 a Gallon

The national average diesel price paused from its recent surge, falling back 4.7 cents to settle at $4.586 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Sept. 25.

September 25, 2023