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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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Biden Win Is Pressuring Carmakers to Unite on Tailpipe Rules

Carmakers that signed up for President Donald Trump’s battle with California over auto emissions are now being pressured to join a peace plan brought on by the election of Joe Biden.

December 2, 2020
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DTNA, Portland Utility to Develop Fueling Site for Electric Trucks

Daimler Trucks North America and utility company Portland General Electric announced the co-development of a public charging site for medium- and heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles that is expected to be the first of its kind in the United States.

December 1, 2020
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Chicago Mayor’s Budget Plan, Including Fuel Tax Hike, Is Approved

The Chicago City Council has voted to approve Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s 2021 budget proposal, which includes a fuel tax increase.

December 1, 2020
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Diesel Climbs 4¢ to $2.502 Amid Stronger Demand

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported Nov. 30 in its weekly survey that trucking’s main fuel increased 4 cents nationwide.

November 30, 2020
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NACFE Launches New Initiative to Explore Autonomous Trucking

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced it has begun to explore autonomous goods movement by publishing a series of online articles under the banner NACFE’s Perspective on Autonomous Trucking.

November 30, 2020
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Nikola, GM Sign New Scaled-Back MOU

Nikola Corp. and General Motors Co. announced a new nonbinding memorandum of understanding for a global supply agreement that would integrate GM’s Hydrotec fuel cell system for Nikola’s Classes 7-8 vehicles.

November 30, 2020
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OPEC+ Meets to Seek Compromise on Plan to Delay Output Hike

OPEC+ began two days of potentially complicated talks to hash out the size of its oil-production cuts next year, with the group’s president calling for caution in a fragile market.

November 30, 2020
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Oil Advances to Eight-Month High on Demand Optimism

Oil extended gains, trading at its highest level since March, on mounting optimism that recent breakthroughs on a COVID-19 vaccine will lead to a swift recovery in global energy demand next year.

November 25, 2020
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High Freight Demand Provides Momentum for Trucking Industry

Economic indicators suggest the trucking industry could be poised for growth in 2021, after the coronavirus pandemic caused a topsy-turvy year in 2020 marked by unpredictable demand and continued uncertainty in the driver pool.

November 24, 2020
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Strehl Announces Acquisition of Rocketail

Strehl purchased the assets of the semi-trailer tail-end drag reduction systems maker Rocketail, the company announced Nov. 23.

November 24, 2020