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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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COVID-19 Jolts Workhorse Production; Year-Over-Year Losses Widen

A COVID-19 outbreak has upended production at electric truck startup Workhorse Group as nearly 40% of the company’s factory workforce have become infected or exposed to the virus.

November 9, 2020
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General Motors Plans 3,000 Hires for EV Development

General Motors Co. is going on a hiring binge to accelerate its development of electric vehicles.

November 9, 2020
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Bendix Expands Goals to Fight Climate Change

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced it is committing to cut its carbon dioxide emissions in half by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2021.

November 6, 2020
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DeKalb County Transitions to Natural Gas for Economic Advantage

Dekalb County started with a simple idea to convert methane into usable natural gas, and it turned the idea into an economic winner that increased the efficiency and productivity of their operations.

November 6, 2020
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EPA Recognizes 75 Freight Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency honored 75 carriers, logistics providers and freight shippers with its annual SmartWay Excellence Awards.

November 5, 2020
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VW CEO Diess Says Existential Electric Race Awaits After Pandemic

Volkswagen AG CEO Herbert Diess vowed to pursue a sweeping transition to electric cars, declaring it a matter of survival even as the coronavirus risks upending business in the near term.

November 5, 2020
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Volvo Plans to Sell First Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks in December

Volvo Trucks North America announced it will begin selling its Volvo VNR Electric model Dec. 3 as production at its New River Valley manufacturing plant in Dublin, Va., is slated for early 2021.

November 5, 2020
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Ryder Looks to Advance Tech With Venture Capital Fund

Ryder System Inc. is working to advance its technology and forge new partnerships with the launch of its corporate venture capital fund, the company detailed Nov. 2.

November 4, 2020
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Eaton Exceeds Own Expectations as Net Income, Revenue Fall

Eaton Corp. reported lower net income and revenue in the third quarter, but called it a stronger than expected performance.

November 3, 2020
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OPEC President Says Saudis, Russia Push to Delay Supply Hike

Algeria, which this year holds the OPEC presidency, said that both Saudi Arabia and Russia were pressing fellow members to prolong the current oil-supply cuts into next year, rather than tapering them as planned. Algeria supported the proposal, the first country to publicly do so.

November 3, 2020