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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, Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

California Ports Deploying Air Pollution Capture for Ships

Long Beach, Calif.-based startup Stax Engineering has deployed pollution-capturing tech at multiple ports for the first time, servicing ships at the ports of L.A., Long Beach and Oakland.

Michelle Ma | Bloomberg News
February 12, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

California Asks Insurers About Covering Zero-Emission Trucks

The California Department of Insurance is taking steps to ensure that commercial insurance coverage is available for zero-emission heavy trucks and fleets.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Daimler Advances Longhaul Hydrogen Truck Prospects

Daimler Truck recently took another step toward commercializing its prototype longhaul liquid hydrogen-fueled trucks.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Leading Container Maker Sees Profit Jump in Hydrogen Business

China International Marine Containers Group, the world’s biggest manufacturer of shipping containers, is seeing a surge in revenues from its hydrogen business, a good sign for the fuel.

February 8, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

US Oil Output Expected to Flatline Until 2025

The U.S. sees oil production flatlining for most of this year before reaching a new record in early 2025. That would ease concerns about a supply glut that has weighed on prices.

February 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

FHWA Awards Grants to Develop Charging, Hydrogen Stations

Eyeing heavy truck emissions, the FHWA has awarded nearly half of $622.57 million in new infrastructure grants to megawatt and kilowatt charging and hydrogen fueling projects.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 6, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Rises 3.2¢ to $3.899 a Gallon

The national average diesel price bumped up 3.2¢ to $3.899 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data for the week of Feb. 5.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 5, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Canada, Colorado Form Hydrogen Development Partnership

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Alberta province’s premier, Danielle Smith, signed a memorandum of understanding to help the state reach its 100% carbon-free emissions goal by 2040.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 5, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Ambac Aftermarket Rebrands as Zillion Heavy Duty Parts

Ambac Aftermarket announced it has rebranded as Zillion Heavy Duty Parts, and the Elgin, S.C.-based company said the division plans to become a stand-alone company this year.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 5, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Red Sea Danger Spurring Global Oil Buyers to Go Local

The global oil market is looking increasingly local as militant attacks in the Red Sea and surging freight rates make supplies from closer to home more attractive.

Sharon Cho | Bloomberg News
February 5, 2024