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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 todays fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

Business, Fuel

OPEC Says Oil Needs Monitoring Amid Summer Demand

Oil will need to be closely watched in the coming months to ensure a sound and sustainable market balance during an expected surge in demand, OPEC said in its monthly oil market report.

April 11, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Feds: Ford Driver Using Automated System Before Fatal Crash

DETROIT The driver of a Ford electric SUV involved in a February fatal crash in Texas was using the company's partially automated driving system before the wreck, investigators said.

April 11, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Energy Researcher: Peak Oil Wont Happen Before 2030

Global oil demand wont peak before the end of this decade due to underwhelming fuel economy standards and slowing adoption of electric vehicles in the U.S., energy researcher Enverus says.

April 10, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

Baltimore Port Closure Means 35% Drop in April Coal Exports

Closure of the Port of Baltimore Americas second-biggest hub for coal has choked exports of the fossil fuel, with flows expected to plunge 35% this month.

April 10, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Rivian Hosts R2 Event in Illinois at New Production 窪蹋勛圖厙

Rivian Automotive was back in Normal, Ill., on April 6 with its second-generation EVs and the promise of more activity at a now-bustling auto plant.

April 9, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Obscure Energy Calculation Could Speed Up EV Future

WASHINGTON Overshadowed by the tailpipe emissions rule, the Department of Energy finalized changes to a calculation that could impact automakers ability to sell gas-powered vehicles.

April 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Class 8 FCEV Truck Production Nudges Up to 43 in Q1

Nikola Corp. produced 43 and wholesaled 40 Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2024, the truck maker said.

April 8, 2024
Business, Fuel

Diesel Leaps Back Over $4 Mark After 6.5瞽 Increase

A 6.5-cent increase in the national average diesel price has brought truckings main fuel back over the $4 mark and left it just 3.7 cents shy of where it was a year ago.

April 8, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Energy Transfer Files for Regulator Review in Pipeline Spat

Energy Transfer LP is asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to take a closer look at a Williams Cos. pipeline project as a legal battle rages between the two companies.

April 8, 2024
Business, Fuel

Loves Opens Five New Speedco Locations

Loves Travel Stops has opened five new Speedco locations while also remodeling two existing maintenance shops, the company announced April 4.

April 8, 2024