Fuel News

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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.

Government, Business, Fuel

In Search of Bipartisanship, Congressional Leaders Point to Transportation Bill

The ongoing impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump in the U.S. House of Representatives threatens to halt the legislative agenda for the rest of the year and possibly longer, but a comprehensive transportation policy bill is still on the table as the issue remains one of the few vestiges of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill.

October 3, 2019
Business, Fuel

Coal State Pennsylvania Is Joining Carbon Market

Pennsylvania, the heart of the U.S. shale-gas boom and one of the biggest coal-producing states, is joining a carbon market.

October 3, 2019
Fuel

Reduce Your Fleet’s Fuel Consumption

In this MiX Telematics white paper, we discuss the large impact of fuel costs on fleets, how to measure fuel consumption, the factors that influence fuel consumption and 7 ways you can easily reduce fuel costs.

October 3, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Officials Agree on Plan to Boost Ethanol, Biodiesel

The Trump administration has agreed to a new plan for boosting renewable fuels and offsetting waivers exempting oil refineries from mandates to use them, according to three people familiar with the matter who asked for anonymity before a formal announcement.

October 1, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

Cummins, Hyundai Agree to Examine Fuel Cells Together

Hyundai Motor Co. and Cummins Inc. said in a joint statement that they have agreed to evaluate opportunities to develop and commercialize electric and fuel cell powertrains.

October 1, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Falls 1.5¢ to $3.066 a Gallon; Oil Slides to $54.27

The U.S. average retail price of diesel slipped 1.5 cents to $3.066 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Sept. 30.

September 30, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

TTSI Replaces Trucks With Near-Zero-Emission Models

Total Transportation Services Inc., a Southern California drayage company, will replace its entire diesel trucking fleet with near-zero emission natural-gas trucks.

September 30, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

AMA Transportation Hires Carrier Logistics to Manage LTL Software

Carrier Logistics Inc., a provider of freight management software for less-than-truckload fleets, said that AMA Transportation Co. Inc. has implemented its FACTS solution to modernize its business processes and improve productivity.

September 30, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Pemex Faces Oil Trading Team Exodus Amid Pricing Review

Petroleos Mexicanos’ head of crude oil trading Victor Briones and two other executives left the company amid a conflict over an external review of the nation’s crude price formulas, people familiar with the matter said.

September 27, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous, TCA

Bollinger Introduces Electric Trucks

Bollinger Motors debuted its four-door, all-electric SUV and pickup trucks.

September 27, 2019