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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.

Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

California Falls Short in Fight to Curb Emissions

Californias carbon market was supposed to be a model for the U.S., harnessing the power of capitalism to fight climate change in the worlds fifth-biggest economy. But nearly 10 years after cap and trade began, theres little proof the system has had much direct impact on curbing planet-warming pollutants.

May 11, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Musks Go-Private Tweets About Tesla Were Reckless, Judge Found

No reasonable jury could find that Mr. Musk did not act recklessly. Thats the upshot of a federal judges review of Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musks 2018 tweets about taking the company private, as revealed in an order that was made public May 10.

May 10, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel

Survey Cites Fleets Growing Acceptance of Alt Fuels, Sustainable Tech

LONG BEACH, Calif. Overall use of clean fuels and advanced vehicle technologies is rapidly progressing, according to a recent survey of 250 public, private and municipal fleets. But industry experts added that many thorny issues remain.

May 10, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Gas Prices Hit Record With Driving Season Looming

Retail gasoline and diesel prices rallied to a record just ahead of the nations summer driving season, a challenge for President Joe Biden and the Federal Reserve as they face the fastest inflation in decades.

May 10, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

DTNA Unveils Production-Ready eCascadia at ACT Expo

LONG BEACH, Calif. Freightliner Trucks, a division of Daimler Truck North America, has unveiled its production-ready eCascadia Class 8 electric truck, built on the best-selling heavy-duty truck platform in North America.

May 10, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel

How Anglo American Developed the Worlds Biggest Hydrogen-Fueled Truck

Four years ago, Anglo American Plc couldnt find any industry partners to support its idea of replacing open-pit minings monster diesel trucks with climate-friendly, green hydrogen-fueled vehicles.

May 10, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Global Freight

HMM to Continue Deploying More Ships as Port Congestion Persists

HMM Co., the biggest container-shipping line in South Korea, will continue deploying more vessels than usual to try to meet demand from the countrys exporters struggling to transport goods overseas.

May 10, 2022
Government, Fuel

Diesel Rises 11.4瞽, Sets New Record at $5.623 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel posted its second double-digit increase in as many weeks, rising 11.4 cents to $5.623 a gallon and a new all-time high, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 9.

May 9, 2022
Business, Fuel

At More Than $4.30 a Gallon, Gasoline Nears Its March Record

Gasoline pump prices in the U.S. are rising to within a hair of an all-time record three weeks ahead of the peak driving season.

May 9, 2022
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Lordstown Motors Again Postpones Deadline for Foxconn Plant Deal

Electric truck startup Lordstown Motors Corp.s shares sank as much as 19% after it pushed back a deadline to complete the sale of its Ohio assembly plant to Foxconn.

May 9, 2022