Fuel News

About Fuel News...

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.

BusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

Lack of Standard Training for EV Techs Perpetuates Shortage

There’s an aggressive push for more electric vehicle chargers and technicians to work on them, but a problem remains: There’s no nationwide standard for training those technicians.

August 7, 2024
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Rivian Holds to Annual Production Goal Unchanged Since 2023

Rivian maintained its full-year vehicle production target and profit-making goal, a sign the electric vehicle maker is filling orders on schedule after retooling its assembly lines.

August 6, 2024
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Slips 1.3¢ to $3.755

Diesel’s national average price has decreased for the past four weeks, totaling 11 cents.

August 5, 2024
BusinessFuel

Lucid Gains After EV Maker Secures $1.5 Billion Lifeline

Lucid Group will get a cash infusion of as much as $1.5 billion from an affiliate of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the second time this year the EV maker has received much-needed funding.

August 5, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Cummins Q2 Profit Rises on Higher Generator, Engine Sales

An increase in sales of power generators and heavy-duty truck engines boosted profits at Cummins Inc. in the second quarter of 2024, the company said Aug. 1.

August 2, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

British Columbia Investing in Hydrogen Hub on Highway 16

Canada’s British Columbia will grant $108,000 to develop a regional hydrogen hub to support business development along its western Highway 16 freight corridor from central Prince George to the Pacific Coast.

August 2, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

OPEC Kept Oil Output Steady in July

OPEC kept oil production broadly steady in July while it cautiously monitors the impact of its latest cutbacks on global markets.

August 2, 2024
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

US Trucking Embraces Renewable Diesel for Cleaner Operations

Renewable diesel as a drop-in fuel for diesel combustion engines is starting to gain traction in the U.S. trucking industry, said suppliers, distributors and federal energy researchers.

August 2, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Future of Combustion Engines Promises Efficiency, Green Fuels

Advanced researchers and engine makers say the internal combustion engine’s ability to be more efficient and run on greener fuels means an extended life.

August 2, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Chevron to Quit California for Texas After Warning on Rules

Chevron Corp. is relocating headquarters to Houston from California after repeatedly warning that the Golden State’s regulatory regime was making it a tough place to do business.

August 2, 2024