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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.

Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Maxion Wheels Debuts Light Wheel, Aerodynamic Cover

ATLANTA — An optimized design feature led to the production of a wheel weighing in at 64 pounds, one of the new products Maxion Wheels debuted at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

October 29, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Report: Saudi Aramco Shares to Start Trading in December

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The long-planned initial public offering of a sliver of Saudi Arabia’s state-run oil giant Saudi Aramco will see shares traded on Riyadh’s stock exchange in December, a Saudi-owned satellite news channel reported Oct. 29 as the kingdom’s marquee investment forum got underway.

October 29, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Automakers Side With Trump in Legal Fight With California

WASHINGTON — General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Toyota and many others in the auto industry are siding with the Trump administration in a lawsuit over whether California has the right to set its own greenhouse gas emissions and fuel-economy standards.

October 29, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Prices Creep Up, but Gasoline Falls

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 1.4 cents to $3.064 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Oct. 28.

October 28, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

NACV Showcases Technology, Product News, Organizer Says

ATLANTA – Advancements in technology and myriad announcements about new products are among the key features of the North American Commercial Vehicle Show, a co-organizer told Transport Topics.

October 28, 2019
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo Unveils New VNR Model, Touts Aerodynamic Option

ATLANTA — A new vehicle model meant to enhance regional-haul assignments was unveiled by Volvo Trucks North America at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

October 28, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Kenworth, Toyota Partner on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Class 8 Trucks

ATLANTA — Kenworth Truck Co. announced it is collaborating with Toyota Motor North America to develop 10 heavy-duty zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains.

October 27, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

NACFE Run On Less Regional Demonstration Achieves 8.3 MPG Average

ATLANTA — Over the course of 18 days, trucks participating in a demonstration by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency showed significant improvements in fuel efficiency through investments in technology and skilled drivers.

October 27, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

NACV to Feature Top Truck Makers, Industry Suppliers

The trucking industry’s premier players are set to land in Atlanta for the biennial North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

October 25, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Daimler Dumps Gas-Powered Truck Bid to Build CO2-Neutral Fleet

Daimler AG is quitting development of natural-gas powered trucks to pool resources for electric and hydrogen rigs that can advance its goal of offering a CO2-neutral fleet in its main markets by 2039.

October 25, 2019