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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, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Dems to Push Clean Energy Tax Breaks in Infrastructure Plan

House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal unveiled plans to pursue tax breaks for renewable energy as a way to ease the shift away from fossil fuels in President Joe Bidens upcoming infrastructure bill.

February 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Hyliion Launches Next-Generation Battery Module for Hybrid Truck

Hyliion Holdings Corp., a manufacturer of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, announced the introduction of its next-generation battery module that integrates Toshibas LTO cells with Hyliions technology advancements.

February 12, 2021
Business, Fuel

US Oil Majors Downgraded by S&P on Climate Risk, Earnings

Exxon Mobil Corp., Chevron Corp. and ConocoPhillips had their credit ratings lowered after S&P Global Ratings followed through on its recent warning and revised the industrys risk profile due to climate change and weak earnings.

February 12, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Transportation Expert Highlights I-64 Pavement Recycling Project

Pavement recycling presents opportunities for cost reduction and environmental sustainability, according to the principal research scientist at the Virginia Transportation Research Council.

February 11, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Biden Says China Will Eat Our Lunch Without Infrastructure Plan

President Joe Biden urged Congress to move quickly on a large infrastructure improvement plan in a meeting Feb. 11 with four senators, declaring that China is poised to eat our lunch otherwise.

February 11, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Amazon-Backed Rivian Reportedly Eyes EV Plant in Europe

Rivian Automotive Inc., the electric-vehicle maker backed by Amazon .com Inc., is scouting locations in Europe to build a new factory, according to people familiar with the matter.

February 11, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel, Autonomous

Toyota to Add Electric, Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

DETROIT Toyota says it will roll out two new battery-electric vehicles and one plug-in gas-electric hybrid in the U.S. this year as the parade of new EVs continues.

February 10, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Amazon-Backed Rivian Aims for IPO This Year

Rivian Automotive Inc., the electric-vehicle startup backed by Amazon.com Inc. and Ford Motor Co., is looking to go public as soon as September at a valuation of about $50 billion and perhaps more, according to people familiar with the matter.

February 10, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

DTNA Announces Detroit Brand ePowertrain

Daimler Trucks North America announced its proprietary Detroit ePowertrain for the upcoming Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2 models, and plans a $20 million investment in its Detroit brand manufacturing facility that will serve as the North American source of Detroit ePowertrain components.

February 9, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Hyzon SPAC Merger Includes $400 Million Investment

Fuel cell truck startup Hyzon Motors Inc. agreed to a merger with blank-check company Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corp. in a deal that values the two combined at more than $2 billion.

February 9, 2021