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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

California Gets $122 Million to Build EV Infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded California $122.9 million to build zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure for electric vehicles, including heavy trucks.

January 7, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Winter Weather Prompts States to Waive Fuel Delivery Regs

A swath of icy weather and snow that hit multiple states beginning Jan. 4 resulted in emergency hours-of-service waivers for truckers delivering heating fuel in several states.

January 7, 2025
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Rises 5.8¢ to $3.561 a Gallon to Start New Year

Diesel prices rose significantly in the first reporting period of the new year, climbing 5.8 cents to reach a national average of $3.561 a gallon, according to EIA data released Jan. 6.

January 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Biden Bans Offshore Drilling as Trump Vows to Undo It

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is moving to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, an effort to block action by the incoming administration to expand offshore drilling.

January 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Stellantis, VW Shares Fall After US Tax Credit Cuts

Stellantis NV and Volkswagen AG shares declined as some of their plug-in cars lost access to U.S. tax credits under tougher rules that took effect this week.

January 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Biden Eases Rules for Hydrogen Tax Credits

The tax credit created by President Joe Biden’s signature climate law now includes a carve-out that will benefit some existing nuclear power plants.

January 3, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Tesla Cybertruck Joins List of EVs Eligible for US Subsidy

The Cybertruck qualifies for up to $7,500 in U.S. tax credits for the first time in 2025, part of reshuffling under tougher rules that took effect Jan. 1 that also disqualify other EVs for subsidies.

January 2, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

In 2025, Will Trump Administration Be a Friend of Trucking?

In June, ATA President Chris Spear met with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump to gain insight into what the trucking industry might expect should Trump win a second term.

January 2, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

China Tightens Export Curbs on Battery Tech and Metals

China plans to tighten export restrictions on certain technology used to make battery components and the processing of two crucial metals amid rising trade tensions globally.

January 2, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Biden Expected to Permanently Ban Some Offshore Drilling

Biden is set within days to issue the executive order barring the sale of new drilling rights in portions of the country’s outer continental shelf, according to people familiar.

January 2, 2025