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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.

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Trump to Ease Mileage Rules in Bid to Curb Rising Car Prices

The CEO of Jeep maker Stellantis and senior executives from General Motors and Ford plan to attend the announcement at the White House, which is expected Dec. 3, sources told Bloomberg.

December 2, 2025
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DOT Review Finds 44% of Trucking Schools Are Noncompliant

The Transportation Department said Dec. 1 that it plans to revoke the certification of nearly 3,000 truck driving schools unless they can comply with training requirements in the next 30 days.

December 2, 2025
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Electric Plane Maker Beta Wins Wall Street Support After IPO

Beta is “akin to a young Tesla, but with a more attractive end market of aerospace, which has higher barriers to entry than autos,†said Morgan Stanley analysts in a note.

December 1, 2025
BusinessFuel

Gasoline Prices Fall to 4-Year Low on Cheap Oil, Flat Demand

Gasoline prices across the U.S. on Dec. 1 averaged $3 a gallon, according to American Automobile Association data. That's well above President Donald Trump’s pledge to bring the price below $2.

December 1, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

VW Is Reviving Scout to Be Mostly Hybrids Rather Than EVs

More than eight out of 10 consumers who put down a $100 reservation on a Scout have selected plug-in hybrid versions over EVs.

December 1, 2025
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OPEC+ Sticks With Plan to Pause Output Hikes in Early 2026

OPEC+ also approved a mechanism for its review of members’ individual production capacities, a sensitive process that will help set quotas in 2027. 

December 1, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Proterra Upbeat on Battery-Electric Demand Prospects

Proterra debuted its upgraded battery pack, the H2-23, in April, specifically targeting it for the Class 8 truck market and other demanding commercial applications.

November 26, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Tesla Co-Founder Straubel’s Battery Firm Redwood Cuts Dozens

Tesla co-founder JB Straubel’s battery recycling firm, Redwood Materials, cut dozens of jobs as the startup scales back some of its ambitious projects.

November 25, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Daimler Truck’s Rizon Brand Expands US Dealership Network

Daimler Truck announced Nov. 24 that its Rizon brand has expanded its sales network into Arizona, Washington, New York and New Jersey through new dealership partnerships.

November 25, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafetyFuel

From Skepticism to Results: How iQ-Cruise Empowers Drivers

This exclusive report features insights from Eaton's Tim Bauer on how predictive cruise control increases driver speeds and earnings, delivers 7.9% fuel savings and builds trust through responsive feedback systems. Discover the coaching strategies that turn ADAS skepticism into measurable fleet performance gains.

November 25, 2025