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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.

Business, Fuel

Diesel Prices Climb After Two Midwest Refineries Go Offline

Diesel prices in the Midwest climbed for a second day after two refineries in the region shut down unexpectedly, stoking fears of a supply crunch.

February 2, 2024

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Business, Equipment, Fuel

Driver Support Is Key to Electric Powertrain Adoption

As a diesel lover, John Baxter expected that driving a Class 8 truck with an electric powertrain to rank between boredom and dreadful. A trip to Gothenburg, Sweden, changed his thinking.

John Baxter | Special to Transport Topics
February 2, 2024
Business, Fuel

Our Electric Future: You Don’t Have to See It to Believe It

A phrase from a song came to mind when I entered any discussion last year about electric vehicles and the impending infrastructure challenges: “It’s electric!”

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
February 2, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Revoy Launches Atypical EV for Class 8 Freight Market

A Bay Area startup launched an electric add-on unit that will convert an existing Class 8 diesel vehicle into a hybrid without changes to the tractor.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

ClearFlame Eyes Jump in Ethanol-Powered Truck Use After Sale

ClearFlame Engine Technologies expects to deploy as many as 30 of its ethanol-fueled Class 8 trucks through the end of 2024, CEO BJ Johnson told Transport Topics.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 1, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Nevada Lands Renewable Diesel Production, Distribution Hub

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo approved $11.7 million in tax abatements for Edgewood Renewables to help it create a biofuel refinery hub that would produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 31, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

FHWA Releases Grants for Electric Truck Chargers

While federal officials were touting the latest round of electric charging infrastructure grants for cars in rural and other communities nationwide, there also was modest good news for trucking.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
January 30, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Texas Oil Regulators Ask State to Sue EPA Over Methane Rule

Texas regulators on Jan. 30 formally asked the state’s attorney general to challenge the Biden administration’s rule that seeks to lower emissions from the oil and gas sector.

Mitchell Ferman | Bloomberg News
January 30, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Increase of 2.9¢ Lifts National Average to $3.867

The diesel price pendulum has swung forward this week with a 2.9-cent national average increase, according to data released Jan. 29 by the Energy Information Administration.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
January 30, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Fortescue Says Europe Can’t Compete as a Green Hydrogen Hub

High power costs will make most of Europe and Japan unattractive as hubs of green hydrogen production, according to the man leading Fortescue's drive to become a global supplier of the fuel.

January 30, 2024