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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, Fuel

More Charging Companies Plan to Be Compatible With Tesla

Tesla Inc.’s charging technology won more backers as a handful of players in the electric vehicle power industry said they would offer compatible equipment.  

June 12, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Medium-Duty Segment Offers Entrée to Fleet Electrification

With its potential use and broader recharging capabilities, the medium-duty truck market will adopt battery-electric vehicles faster than the heavy-duty one will, experts say.

June 11, 2023
Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Section of I-95 in Philadelphia Collapses From Fire

PHILADELPHIA — An elevated section of Interstate 95 collapsed early June 11 after a tanker truck carrying flammable cargo caught fire, closing the segment indefinitely, authorities said.

June 11, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Tesla Eyes $3 Billion Boost From Chargers at Rivals’ Expense

Tesla Inc. may earn as much as $3 billion by 2030 thanks to deals with Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. for their electric vehicles to use its charging network, according to one analyst.

June 9, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Lordstown Motors to Sue Foxconn Over Stalled Investment

Lordstown Motors Corp. intends to sue backer Foxconn Technology Group as the companies remain at odds over a stalled investment in the EV startup.

June 9, 2023
Government, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Cummins, Government Lab Develop Enhanced Steel Alloy

A new high-temperature steel alloy rendering engines more durable and efficient has been developed by a team from Cummins Inc. and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

June 9, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel

GM’s EVs Will Gain Access to Tesla’s Charging Network

DETROIT — Electric vehicles made by General Motors will be able to use much of Tesla’s charging network beginning early next year under an agreement the two companies announced June 8.

June 8, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Nineteen States Sue EPA Over California Heavy Truck Phaseout

Iowa is leading 19 states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for backing California’s future ban on heavy diesel vehicles.

June 8, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel

Nikola Adjourns Annual Meeting, Seeks More Votes on Shares

Nikola’s bid to issue more shares and obtain enough funding needed for its Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck ambitions is on hold for another month, it said June 7.

June 8, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel

EV Sales Are Soaring as Oil Use Is About to Peak

The share of electric vehicles in sales of new passenger vehicles is set to more than double globally in the next few years — to 30% in 2026.

June 8, 2023