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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, Fuel

What Killing Tax Credits Means for the EV Market

The Trump administration’s plan to scrap federal incentives for EVs will be a major speed bump for battery-powered transportation in the U.S., but not a brick wall, according to forecasts.

July 3, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire

Nikola Customers’ Conundrum: Innovate or Park the Truck?

Some customers have secured the fuel their tractors need. Others parked the trucks as court proceedings play out. All continue to work the phones in search of more amenable solutions.

July 3, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC+ Talking About a Fourth 411,000-Barrel Hike in August

OPEC+ is discussing another 411,000 barrel-a-day production increase for August ahead of the group’s videoconference this weekend, according to delegates who asked not to be identified.

July 3, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

RNG Gains New Momentum in Longhaul Trucking

Recent data and developments indicate at least one emerging technology’s path forward is becoming clearer — renewable natural gas.

July 3, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

BYD Halts Plan to Build Mexico Car Plant Over Trump’s Trade War

Top Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has shelved plans to build a major plant in Mexico over geopolitical tensions and uncertainty stemming from President Donald Trump’s trade policies.

July 2, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Trucking Still Squeezed by High Costs and Low Rates

ATRI's latest Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking survey found that while the average cost of operating a truck dipped slightly last year, some marginal costs jumped.

July 2, 2025
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Toyota Postpones EV Plans to Boost Gas-Fueled SUV Production

Toyota Motor is tapping the brakes on plans to build electric vehicles in the U.S. to free up manufacturing capacity for a popular gas-powered SUV.

July 2, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Traton Merges International R&D Operations Into Global Unit

Traton Group plans to merge its global research and development operations under one umbrella.

July 1, 2025
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Cools Off, Drops 4.8¢ to $3.727 a Gallon

Trucking companies were provided some relief on fuel prices as they welcomed July, with the national average price of a gallon of diesel decreasing 4.8 cents to $3.727 a gallon.

July 1, 2025
Business, Technology, Fuel

US Startup Lyten to Buy Northvolt Factory in Poland

California startup Lyten is buying a Polish energy-storage factory from Northvolt in a bid to become a global leader with its sulfur-based batteries.

July 1, 2025