Alabama has taken steps toward building the state’s first renewable diesel production facility in Mobile using soybean oil from state farmers to make low-carbon fuel.
May 17, 2023Fuel News
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.
Alabama Starts Its First Renewable Biodiesel Production
Michigan Town Rests Economic Hopes on Ford Battery Plant
Advocates for Ford’s $3.5 billion electric vehicle lithium-ion battery plant in Marshall, Mich., say the 2,500 jobs it promises are much needed for the city of less than 7,000.
May 17, 2023Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Try Advertising
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk said the electric carmaker will dabble in advertisements, a major shift for the company that has largely avoided traditional marketing.
May 17, 2023US to Buy 3 Million Barrels of Oil for Reserve in August
The U.S. is soliciting bids for up to 3 million barrels of sour crude oil to refill its depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve in August.
May 16, 2023Diesel Prices Down 2.5¢ to $3.897 a Gallon
Diesel prices dipped 2.5 cents on average to drop below $3.90 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 15.
May 15, 2023Study Urges Excise Tax Repeal for Electric Trucking Takeoff
Repeal of the federal excise tax on heavy-duty commercial vehicles should be a key tool in the push to reduce trucking’s greenhouse gas emissions through electrification, a study says.
May 12, 2023Transflo Partners With Comdata to Streamline Fuel Advances
Transflo has partnered with Comdata to introduce Transflo Wallet, a cardless fuel payment system that lets freight brokers send fuel advances to carriers and their drivers via a mobile app.
May 11, 2023Renewable Diesel Output Rises as Alternatives Proliferate
U.S. renewable diesel production took a number of steps forward over the past couple of weeks as two more facilities came online and another ramped up.
May 10, 2023Electric Truck Options Expand
Battery-electric trucks are still a young, emerging segment of the commercial vehicle market, but fleet operators already can choose from a broad selection of electric vehicle options.
May 10, 2023EPA Seeks Comment on Electric Truck Costs, Charging
Prior to moving forward with Inflation Reduction Act funding, the EPA says it is seeking comment on zero-emission technologies in the heavy-duty vehicle and port sectors.
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