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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.

BusinessGovernmentSafetyFuelAutonomous

Alt-Fuel Infrastructure Build-Out Paves Way For Trucks Powered by Natural Gas, DME

Growing corridors of natural-gas fueling stations, together with a scattering of other ways to power heavy-duty trucks, make up an expanding infrastructure providing alternatives to traditional diesel.

July 25, 2016
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Shell Rotella Unveils New Engine Oil Lineup

WASHINGTON — Shell Rotella has unveiled its new lineup of lubricating oils, products designed to maintain the hotter-burning diesel engines coming in January 2017 and beyond.

July 25, 2016
BusinessFuel

Oil Drops to Two-Month Low Amid Ample US Supply, Rising Dollar

Oil dropped to the lowest close in more than two months as the United States heads to the end of the summer-driving season with ample inventories.

July 22, 2016
BusinessFuel

Shell Rotella Rolls Out New Engine Oils

WASHINGTON — Manufacturer Shell Rotella rolled out its new lineup of lubricating oils designed to maintain the hotter-burning diesel engines coming in January 2017 and beyond.

July 21, 2016
FuelBusinessTechnology

Teletrac Navman Launches New Unified Telematics Platform

Fleet-tracking companies Teletrac Inc. and Navman Wireless announced a new telematics platform that combines their two product lines into one offering for customers. 

July 19, 2016
BusinessFuel

Diesel Drops 1.2¢ to $2.402

The U.S. average diesel retail price slipped 1.2 cents to $2.402 as inventories of crude oil and refined products remain high, the Department of Energy reported.

July 18, 2016
Fuel

Toys “R” Us Employee Pleads Guilty to $2 Million Fuel Card Theft

A Toys "R" Us employee pleaded guilty in a Brooklyn, New York, federal court on July 14 to a criminal fraud charge, after being accused of stealing nearly $2 million meant to help truck drivers cover their costs and putting it on a debit card.

July 14, 2016
BusinessFuel

Diesel Drops Again, Down 0.9¢ to $2.414

The U.S. average diesel retail price slipped 0.9 cent to $2.414, the Department of Energy reported, as high domestic inventories and international output depressed crude oil prices.

July 11, 2016
BusinessFuelLogistics

As Another Oil Train Derails, Regulators, Lawmakers Say Progress Being Made

Three years ago July 6, an unattended train carrying crude oil from North Dakota rolled down a hill toward the town of Lac-Megantic, Quebec.

July 11, 2016
GovernmentFuel

State, Local Agencies Petition EPA for National Truck Rule on NOx

With publication of the Phase 2 federal greenhouse-gas final rule for trucks expected soon, 12 agencies from state and local government have petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to quickly produce a national rule that would tighten nitrogen-oxide emissions from trucks.

July 11, 2016