Fuel News

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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, Autonomous

Rivian Cancels Least Expensive Version of Electric Pickup Truck

Rivian Automotive Inc. eliminated the least expensive trim of its R1T electric pickup truck, the company confirmed via email, effectively raising the price of its entry-level model.

August 19, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Gas-Powered Muscle Cars to Turn Electric

PONTIAC, Mich. — Thundering gas-powered muscle cars, for decades a fixture of American culture, will be closing in on their final Saturday-night cruises in the coming years as automakers begin replacing them with super-fast cars that run on batteries.

August 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Flotilla of Diesel Ships Heads to Europe Amid Energy Crisis

A fleet of ships carrying diesel, one of the world’s most important fuels, is heading for European markets facing energy-security threats from high temperatures, soaring gas prices and Russian disruption.

August 18, 2022
Government, Fuel

Minnesota Governor Extends Driving Hours for Fuel Transportation

With lower fuel inventories and harvest season expected to increase demand, Minnesota’s governor extended for another month an order enabling more driving hours to transport fuel.

August 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Paccar to Offer Cummins X15 Natural Gas Engine

Paccar Inc. announced it will offer the new Cummins Inc. X15N natural gas engine in its Kenworth and Peterbilt truck brands.

August 17, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Retail Sales Were Flat in July

WASHINGTON — The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged last month as persistently high inflation and rising interest rates forced many households to spend more cautiously.

August 17, 2022
Business, Equipment, Fuel

International Truck Launches Updated Powertrain

LAS VEGAS – Navistar Inc. premiered a new, integrated powertrain as part of an update for its International LT Series truck line Aug. 16.

August 16, 2022
Government, Fuel

Diesel Falls 8.2¢ to Reach $4.911 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel continued on its downward path, dropping 8.2 cents to settle at $4.911 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 15.

August 15, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Average Gasoline Price Falls 45 Cents to $4.10 per Gallon

CAMARILLO, Calif. — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline plummeted 45 cents over the past three weeks to $4.10 per gallon.

August 15, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Stellantis May Invest Billions to Make EVs in Mexico

Stellantis NV is considering renovating a plant in Mexico to build hybrid and electric vehicles as it transforms its lineup to meet surging demand for battery-powered transport.

August 12, 2022