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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, Safety, Fuel

Loves Travel Stops Previews Expansion Plans for 2024

Loves Travel Stops is rolling out a planned $1 billion expansion of its truck stop network this year with new and remodeled stores that expand the offerings available to truck drivers.

January 29, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

Europes Diesel Supply Chain Threatened by High Freight Costs

A surge in shipping costs due to turmoil in the Red Sea is pressuring Europes diesel supply chain, contributing to a sharp jump in fuel prices.

January 26, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Biden Freezes Approvals of New Licenses for LNG Exporters

The Biden administration on Jan. 26 halted the approval of new licenses to export U.S. liquefied natural gas a moratorium likely to disrupt plans for billions of dollars in projects.

January 26, 2024
Business, Fuel, Global Freight

Maersk Unveils Worlds Biggest Methanol-Powered Containership

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/Ss newest methanol-powered vessel will soon set sail from South Korea as the shipper seeks to reduce emissions in one of the worlds most-polluting industries.

January 26, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Daily Fuel Tanker Costs Eclipse $100,000 for Some in Red Sea

Some oil tanker earnings have soared above $100,000 a day as the disruption of shipments through the Red Sea persists.

January 25, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel, Private

Hyzon Sends Four Hydrogen FCEV Trucks to PFG in California

Hyzon delivered four trucks to Performance Food Groups Vistar facility in Fontana, Calif., the first deliveries of the hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle to its largest U.S. customer.

January 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Daimler Truck to Explore Abu Dhabis Green Hydrogen Supply

Daimler Truck AG and Abu Dhabi agreed to explore the Gulf states supply of green hydrogen to power future fuel cell rigs in Europe.

January 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Q4 Earnings Fall Short of Analyst Estimates

DETROIT Teslas net income more than doubled last quarter thanks to a one-time tax benefit, but it warned of notably lower sales growth this year.

January 24, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Hydrogen Company Plug Power Closes In on $1.6 Billion Loan

Plug Power Inc. surged the most in three years after the hydrogen company said its getting close to finalizing a $1.6 billion loan from the U.S. Energy Department.

January 23, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Volvo Unveils Redesigned Flagship Class 8 VNL Tractor

Volvo Trucks North America launched a revamp of its flagship over-the-road Class 8 VNL tractor Jan. 23, the first major overhaul since a 2017 redesign.

January 23, 2024