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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.

GovernmentFuel

Average Diesel Price Unchanged at $3.806 a Gallon

The needle refused to budge on the average national on-highway diesel price, holding at $3.806 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 17.

July 17, 2023
BusinessFuel

Nikola Inks Hydrogen Fuel Supply Deal for FCEV Trucks

Nikola Corp. has reached a deal to buy hydrogen from BayoTech to fuel the truck manufacturers Class 8 Tre fuel cell electric vehicles, it said.

July 17, 2023
BusinessFuelLogistics

Loves Musket Corp. Opens First DEF Terminal in Alabama

Loves Family of Companies announced July 12 that its trading and logistics arm, Musket Corp., has opened its first diesel exhaust fluid terminal in Alabama.

July 17, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

EPA Denies Oil Refineries Seeking Biofuel-Blending Exemption

The Biden administration on July 14 rejected more than two dozen oil refinery requests for exemptions from U.S. biofuel-blending requirements.

July 14, 2023
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Nikolas Wild Week Erases 2023 Losses

Nikola Corp. has finally reignited some of the fervor of its once die-hard day-trading fans as it has reversed the stocks 2023 decline.

July 14, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Green Bank Opens for Clean Energy Projects Like EV Charging

WASHINGTON The Biden administration is making available $20 billion from a federal green bank for clean energy projects such as electric vehicle charging stations and more.

July 14, 2023
BusinessTechnologyFuel

TMCs Summer Conference Places Priority on Education

Whether because of an interest in sustainability or just anticipated regulatory compliance, interest in vehicle electrification is high among fleet managers.

July 14, 2023
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Trucking Industry Works to Make Electric CVs More Affordable

As adoption of electric-powered commercial vehicles grows, component manufacturers are looking more closely at offering services and devices to attract more fleet buyers.

July 14, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Natural Gas Truck Engines Could Reduce Fuel, Maintenance

By the middle of next year, Cummins will be offering a full-size truck engine that runs on natural gas, called the X15N.

July 14, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Daimler Cites Flexibility as Key to Zero-Emission Future

BOSTON Daimler Truck CEO Martin Daum said flexibility is the key to his companys preparation for the zero-emission future that is broadly envisioned for trucking.

July 13, 2023