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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, Fuel, Autonomous

Energy, Environment Critical Issues for Trucking, Volvo CEO Persson Says

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Energy and the environment remain issues of great importance for trucking, in terms of the types of fuels consumed and the resulting laws and regulations, the CEO of Volvo Group said.

April 6, 2015
Business, Logistics, Fuel, Government

Diesel Average Hits Five-Year Low

Diesel’s national average retail price fell to a five-year low, dropping 4 cents to $2.824 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.

April 6, 2015
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Phase 2 GHG Rule Delayed, EPA Says

The proposed Phase 2 greenhouse-gas emissions rule for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, originally planned for publication in March, has been delayed until June, the Environmental Protection Agency announced.

March 31, 2015
Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Falls 4¢ to Five-Year-Low $2.824

Diesel’s national average retail price fell for a third straight week, dropping 4 cents to a five-year-low $2.824 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported March 30.

March 30, 2015
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx: Phase 2 GHG Emissions Proposal Sent to OMB

The proposed Phase 2 greenhouse-gas emissions rule for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles has been forwarded to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said during an interview at a Politico “PlaybookLunch” event March 30.    

March 30, 2015
Fuel, Business, Government, Autonomous

TT Archives: Alternative Fuels

The trucking industry’s Interest in alternative fuels has been building for a while and is expected to continue despite lower oil prices in recent months.

March 30, 2015
Business, Logistics, Fuel, Government

Diesel Falls 5.3¢ to $2.864 in Second Weekly Price Drop

Diesel’s national average price dropped 5.3 cents to $2.864 a gallon, the second consecutive weekly decline after five straight increases, the Department of Energy reported March 23.

March 30, 2015
Government, Business, Fuel

Safety Agencies Seek to Increase Budgets to Hire Inspectors for Oil Transport

The three agencies that oversee truck, railroad and pipeline safety are asking to hire more inspectors to address concerns generated by the nation’s energy boom.

March 27, 2015
Business, Fuel

Railroads Caught by Speed of Crude-Oil Collapse

The slowdown that North American railroad companies had been bracing for in crude oil shipments has turned into a rout, with volumes falling faster than executives had predicted.

March 27, 2015
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Kentucky Acts at Last Minute to Stem Plunge in Fuel Tax Revenues

Kentucky lawmakers agreed just hours before adjourning March 24 to halt the precipitous decline in fuel tax revenues that has cost the state millions of dollars in road funding.

March 25, 2015