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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 todays fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

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Hyzon Sends Four Hydrogen FCEV Trucks to PFG in California

Hyzon delivered four trucks to Performance Food Groups Vistar facility in Fontana, Calif., the first deliveries of the hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle to its largest U.S. customer.

January 25, 2024
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Daimler Truck to Explore Abu Dhabis Green Hydrogen Supply

Daimler Truck AG and Abu Dhabi agreed to explore the Gulf states supply of green hydrogen to power future fuel cell rigs in Europe.

January 25, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Tesla Q4 Earnings Fall Short of Analyst Estimates

DETROIT Teslas net income more than doubled last quarter thanks to a one-time tax benefit, but it warned of notably lower sales growth this year.

January 24, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Hydrogen Company Plug Power Closes In on $1.6 Billion Loan

Plug Power Inc. surged the most in three years after the hydrogen company said its getting close to finalizing a $1.6 billion loan from the U.S. Energy Department.

January 23, 2024
BusinessEquipmentFuelAutonomous

Volvo Unveils Redesigned Flagship Class 8 VNL Tractor

Volvo Trucks North America launched a revamp of its flagship over-the-road Class 8 VNL tractor Jan. 23, the first major overhaul since a 2017 redesign.

January 23, 2024
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Loves, DTNA Roll Out Freightliner Maintenance Network

Loves Travel Stops and Daimler Truck North America have begun rolling out a maintenance network for light mechanical repairs on the truck makers Freightliner-branded vehicles.

January 23, 2024
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Red Sea Chaos Starting to Impair Profits Across Industries

With the Red Sea crisis roiling shipments of everything from cars to energy, its a matter of time before soaring costs and supply chain strains show up in companies earnings reports.

January 23, 2024
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Sheds 2.5瞽 a Gallon to $3.838

The national average diesel price fell for the third time in the first four reporting periods in January, dipping 2.5 cents to reach $3.838 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data for the week ending Jan. 22.

January 22, 2024
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USDA Awards $8.8 Million in Grants to Expand Biodiesel Sales

Nearly half of $18.89 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture biofuel grants recently awarded to 22 states will be funneled to projects that increase biodiesel storage, distribution and dispensing.

January 22, 2024
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Pennsylvania Diesel Tax Drops 4.4瞽, Still Among Highest in US

Pennsylvania truckers are paying slightly less for diesel this year, thanks to lower average wholesale fuel prices last year that led the state to drop the motor fuel tax rate.

January 22, 2024