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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.

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Tesla Approved to Offer Passenger Rides in California

The permit will allow Tesla initially to carry its employees on a prearranged basis in company-owned vehicles, before later transporting members of the public.

March 18, 2025
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How BYDs Five-Minute EV Charging Stacks Up Against Rivals

BYD can now add "charging as fast as refueling" to its marketing slogans, potentially helping it capture more market share from legacy automakers and direct rivals like Tesla.

March 18, 2025
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Congressional Republicans Seek to Halt States' EPA Waivers

Legislation that would restrict the federal government from permitting states to limit sales of vehicles with internal combustion engines was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

March 18, 2025
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Port Neighbors Fear Pullback on Shift to EVs

People who live near ports fear that $3 billion earmarked from President Joe Biden's infrastructure law to boost electrification in order to reduce pollution will be canceled.

March 18, 2025
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With Fuel Tax Revenue Down, States Seek Ways to Fund Roads

EVs can help reduce emissions in the transportation sector, the nations largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, but they also mean less gas tax revenue in government coffers.

March 18, 2025
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Diesel Price Down 3.3瞽 in Third Straight Decline

The national average price for a gallon of diesel slipped 3.3 cents to $3.549 in a third straight decline, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released March 17.

March 17, 2025
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Chevron Buys $2.3B Hess Stake, Stays Confident on Merger

Chevron bought nearly 5% of Hess as a show of confidence that it will win the arbitration battle with Exxon Mobil that has delayed the Hess takeover for more than a year.

March 17, 2025
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Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires Gain Traction in Trucking

Significant technological advances in recent years have helped to increase demand for LRR tires.Theyre just making the tires better and better all around, one trucking executive said.

March 17, 2025
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Nikolas Bankruptcy Sale Nears Critical March 17 Deadline

If no suitable bids arrive by the stalking horse deadline, court documents indicate that an auction will take place April 7. The court said it would make public the results on April 10.

March 14, 2025
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Trump Set to Meet Oil Titans on Energy Production

President Donald Trump is set to meet with top oil executives as the industry grows uneasy about falling crude prices and tariff uncertainty.

March 14, 2025