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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, Technology, Fuel

Tesla Wants to Build Texas-to-California Semi Charging Route

Tesla reportedly is seeking nearly $100 million from the U.S. to build nine electric semi-truck charging stations along a route from the southern border of Texas to northern California.

August 1, 2023
Business, Fuel

BP Profits Are Cut in Half to $2.6 Billion

LONDON — Energy giant BP said Aug. 1 that it earned nearly $2.6 billion in the second quarter, almost half what it posted in the first quarter as oil and natural gas prices have fallen.

August 1, 2023
Business, Fuel

Scorching Heat Curbs Gas Output, Raises Prices

Record-breaking summer heat is forcing fuelmakers to cut back operations, just as dwindling supplies are causing gasoline prices to surge around the world.

July 31, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Technology Fuels a New Future for Internal Combustion Engine

Industry leaders have been working to give the basic piston engine an extended life using greener fuels as they allow reduced cost of fuel while at the same time reducing greenhouse gases.

July 31, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

US Targets 43.5 MPG for New Vehicles by 2032

DETROIT — The U.S. government wants to raise the fuel economy of new vehicles 18% by the 2032 model year so that all new vehicles would average about 43.5 miles per gallon in real-world driving.

July 28, 2023
Business, Fuel

Exxon Profit Misses Estimates as Natural Gas, Refining Slip

Exxon Mobil Corp. fell short of analysts’ expectations with a third straight drop in profit amid weaker natural gas prices and shrinking returns from fuel sales.

July 28, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Lordstown Ordered to Face Trial Despite Bankruptcy

A Delaware judge permitted vehicle maker Karma Automotive to move forward with an upcoming trial in California against Lordstown Motors Corp. despite Lordstown's filing for bankruptcy.  

July 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Jet Engine Wind Powers EVs in Dallas Airport Test

The thrust of airplane jet engines is now powering Teslas and other electric vehicles at Dallas Love Field.

July 27, 2023
Business, Fuel

Shell Earnings Top $5 Billion in Q2

LONDON — Shell reported July 27 that it earned nearly $5.1 billion in the second quarter, nearly half what the oil and natural gas giant pulled in during the first three months of the year.

July 27, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Several States Alter Fuel Tax Structures

Higher gasoline and diesel taxes hit the pumps in several states starting July 1, while new laws also took effect to raise revenue from the sale of alternative fuels.

July 26, 2023