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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, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, For-Hire

Fleets Focus on Driver Performance to Raise Fuel Economy

Trucking companies are increasingly investing in training, technology and incentives to optimize driver performance when it comes to fuel consumption.

June 6, 2023
Business, Safety, Fuel

New York Thruway Plazas Revamped With Truck Drivers in Mind

Trying to make life on the road easier for truckers is part of the New York State Thruway Authority’s ongoing $450 million project to modernize its aging 27 service areas through 2025.

June 5, 2023
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Falls Below $3.80

Diesel prices fell by a nationwide average of 5.8 cents to $3.797 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released June 5.

June 5, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Kentucky Pauses Incentives for Microvast Over China Concerns

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kentucky officials say they are pausing $21 million in economic incentives to Microvast for a proposed electric vehicle battery facility.

June 5, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

GM to Devote $1 Billion to Michigan Heavy-Duty Truck Plants

FLINT, Mich. — General Motors Co. will invest more than $1 billion in two of its plants to prepare for production of next-generation heavy-duty trucks, the Detroit automaker announced.

June 5, 2023
Business, Fuel, Private, TCA

Walmart Announces Sustainability Initiatives

Walmart announced June 1 it will take steps to reduce the amount of plastic and cardboard it puts in the waste stream from online orders and reduce vehicle emissions from delivery of packages.

June 2, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

GM, Stellantis Fined for Missing Fuel Efficiency Targets

General Motors Co. and Stellantis NV paid a combined $363 million in civil penalties for failing to meet U.S. fuel efficiency standards, according to filings with federal regulators.

June 2, 2023
Business, Fuel

5 tips to recruit and retain top technician diesel talent

The growing shortage of technicians serving the trucking industry is a critical problem for fleet maintenance managers. But you can keep your fleet on the road and retain great talent with these tips from George Arrants and the ASE Foundation. Download the tip sheet here.

June 1, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Rivian May Lose Nasdaq Spot After 90% Selloff

Rivian Automotive Inc. may get pushed out of the Nasdaq 100 Index as early as this month after plunging more than 90% from its record high, according to JP Morgan Securities.

June 1, 2023
Business, Fuel

Exxon Works to Improve Fracking Methods

Exxon Mobil Corp. is betting that a better way to frack will double the amount of oil it can pump from shale fields.

June 1, 2023