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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.

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Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz to Start Electric Van Production in US in 2023

Mercedes-Benz is bringing production of its new electric delivery van to the U.S. in the second half of 2023, joining a herd of automakers seeking to capitalize on the greening of e-commerce.

March 30, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Daimler’s Legal Risks Around Emissions Linger Ahead of Revamp

Daimler AG shares have soared since the pandemic forced the Mercedes-Benz maker to postpone its annual shareholders’ meeting around this time a year ago. Its chairman’s swan song still will hit some low notes.

March 30, 2021
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Drops 3.3¢ for First Decline in 21 Weeks

The national average price of a gallon of diesel dropped 3.3 cents to $3.161 a gallon, the first decline since Nov. 2, 2020.

March 29, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogistics

Oil Rises for Second Day With Focus Moving Toward OPEC+ Meeting

Oil climbed to the highest in almost two weeks as traders looked ahead to this week’s OPEC+ meeting with speculation that renewed demand concerns will spur the group to keep production in check.

March 29, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Biden Envisions Thousands of Wind Turbines Spinning at Sea to Bolster Grid

The Biden administration is outlining ambitions to dramatically boost offshore wind power in the U.S. by 2030, pushing to drive construction of projects at sea capable of generating enough electricity for more than 10 million American homes.

March 29, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomousTCA

Rivian Plans EV Charging Network

Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive is borrowing a page from Tesla Inc. and building an exclusive, fast-charger network for its coming R1T pickup and R1S SUV.

March 26, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

NLRB Finds Elon Musk Tweet Violated Labor Law

DETROIT — Tesla CEO Elon Musk has tweeted his way into trouble with another federal agency, this time the National Labor Relations Board.

March 26, 2021
BusinessFuel

Oil Lobby Backs Carbon Fee as Substitute for Regulation

The American Petroleum Institute board voted March 25 to endorse putting a tax or other price on carbon dioxide emissions, a shift for the oil industry that could influence the Biden administration’s plans for a governmentwide assault on global warming.

March 25, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Mack Announces Incentives Available for Electric Refuse Truck

Mack Trucks announced the Mack LR Electric model, the OEM’s first fully electric refuse vehicle, is eligible for multiple incentive packages in the United States and Canada.

March 25, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Canada’s Carbon Tax Upheld by Top Court, Cementing Green Agenda

Canada’s efforts to combat climate change scored a major victory after the country’s top court ruled that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s national carbon tax is constitutional

March 25, 2021