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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, Fuel

Auto Mileage Standards’ Costs Offset by Savings, NHTSA Says

A proposed U.S. rule requiring automakers to double average fuel economy of vehicles to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025 could cost $157 billion, though the costs would be offset by fuel savings, two federal agencies said in a draft, Bloomberg reported.

November 17, 2011
Business, Fuel

Oil Tops $100 for First Time Since June

Oil jumped above $100 a barrel Wednesday, closing over that level for the first time in five months, Bloomberg reported.

November 16, 2011
Business, Fuel

Diesel Jumps a Dime to $3.987 a Gallon; Gasoline Gains for First Time in a Month

Diesel jumped a dime to its highest level in almost six months —  a national average price of $3.987 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.

November 15, 2011
Business, Fuel

U.S. Delays Decision on Keystone Oil Pipeline

The U.S. State Department said it has delayed its decision on the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline and will examine alternate routes that would avoid environmentally sensitive areas in Nebraska, the Associated Press reported.

November 14, 2011
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Driver Shortage, Tight Fleet Capacity Fuel Growth of Intermodal Shipping

The truck driver shortage and related fleet capacity constraints are driving strong growth in domestic intermodal hauling as carriers and shippers try to ensure they have freight-moving options in the months ahead, industry experts said.

November 14, 2011
Business, Fuel

Clean Energy, Quarles Petroleum to Add Natural Gas Fueling in Mid-Atlantic

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced it has partnered with Mid-Atlantic fleet fueling station operator Quarles Petroleum to add natural gas fueling services at several Quarles locations.

November 14, 2011
Business, Fuel

Oil Slips but Remains Near $98 a Barrel

Oil fell from a three-and-a-half month high to below $98 a barrel early Monday on concerns over Italy’s debt and easing demand in China, Bloomberg reported

November 14, 2011
Business, Fuel

Love’s Travel Stops to Add 10 CNG Stations

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores said it will add 10 compressed natural gas fueling stations at existing locations in Oklahoma.

November 14, 2011
Business, Fuel

Diesel Declines for First Time in Three Weeks

U.S. retail diesel prices slipped 0.5 cent to $3.887 a gallon last week, the Department of Energy reported, halting a string of three weekly increases.

November 14, 2011
Business, Fuel, Government

Calif. Group Files Suit Over Trucking Greenhouse-Gas Rules

A California group representing businesses has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the federal government’s greenhouse emissions regulations for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

November 10, 2011