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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, Fuel

Diesel Stockpiles at 20-Year Low as Winter Nears

U.S. inventories of distillates used as diesel for both transportation and heating oil are enough to meet just 31.2 days of demand, according to the Energy Information Administration. Thats the tightest it has been for this time of the year since 2000.

October 7, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Rivians Electric Truck Gets All the Attention, but Fate Is Tied to Amazon

On Oct. 1, Rivian shared new details of the Amazon deal in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, revealing how closely its fate is tied to one of its biggest benefactors.

October 7, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

GM Vows to Surpass Tesla in Electric Vehicle Sales

WARREN, Mich. General Motors plans to cash in as the world switches from combustion engines to battery power, promising to double its annual revenue by 2030 with an array of new electric vehicles, profitable gas-powered cars and trucks, and services such as an electronic driving system that can handle most tasks on the road.

October 6, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo Wins Biggest Electric Truck Order

Volvo Trucks announced DFDS, one of Europes largest shipping and logistics companies, placed an order for 100 Volvo FM series electric trucks, and noted it is the truck makers largest such order and one of the largest of its type yet in trucking.

October 6, 2021
Business, Fuel

Californias Offshore Industry Under Fire After Oil Spill

California's worst oil spill in almost 30 years has drawn fresh scrutiny of aging offshore oil and gas infrastructure around the world, built decades ago back before fracking, horizontal drilling and shale made ocean drilling less economic.

October 5, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

LG Energy Strikes Battery-Metal Deal With Sigma Lithium

LG Energy Solution, one of the worlds top electric-vehicle battery makers, has struck a supply deal with Sigma Lithium Corp. as demand for the metal soars.

October 5, 2021
Business, Fuel, Logistics

Shipping Industry Group Aims for Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

BERLIN The International Maritime Organization said Oct. 5 that its members will aim for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, following a commitment to the same goal by the worlds airline industry a day earlier.

October 5, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Average Price of Diesel Surges 7.1瞽 to $3.477 a Gallon

The national average price for diesel fuel soared 7.1 cents to reach $3.477 a gallon.

October 4, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Cooper Tire Announces Fuel-Efficient Tire for Longhaul Fleets

Cooper Tires Roadmaster brand unveiled a new tire for commercial longhaul fleets designed to balance fuel efficiency with long miles, the company announced Oct. 4.

October 4, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous, TCA

GMs Future EVs Get Range Boost With Wolfspeed Deal

General Motors future electric vehicles will offer more range on a single charge and charge faster because of a new supplier agreement it announced with Wolfspeed Inc.

October 4, 2021