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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.

BusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

Rivian to Open Chicago Showroom in September

Nearly two years after launching production of its electric pickup trucks and SUVs in Normal, Ill., Rivian is planning to open its first showroom in Chicago.

July 20, 2023
GovernmentEquipmentFuel

Republicans Highlight Role of Internal Combustion Engines

Legislation that aims to block efforts to prevent the sale of internal combustion engines was recently introduced in the Senate.

July 20, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Trucking Takes Steps Toward Hydrogen Technology

Truck makers and suppliers are taking steps toward developing hydrogen combustion engines on the path to a zero-emission future.

July 20, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomousTCA

Michigan Plans Fast-Charging EV Hub for Trucks on I-96

Michigan is joining California and other states in reimagining tomorrow’s truck stops, moving forward with the development of a high-speed charging hub for freight vehicles.

July 19, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelTCA

High Cost of Hydrogen Remains a Drag on Adoption

If hydrogen fuel cell technology is going to become a desired and viable electric vehicle power source, the cost will have to come down.

July 18, 2023
GovernmentFuel

Average Diesel Price Unchanged at $3.806 a Gallon

The needle refused to budge on the average national on-highway diesel price, holding at $3.806 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 17.

July 17, 2023
BusinessFuel

Nikola Inks Hydrogen Fuel Supply Deal for FCEV Trucks

Nikola Corp. has reached a deal to buy hydrogen from BayoTech to fuel the truck manufacturer’s Class 8 Tre fuel cell electric vehicles, it said.

July 17, 2023
BusinessFuelLogistics

Love’s Musket Corp. Opens First DEF Terminal in Alabama

Love’s Family of Companies announced July 12 that its trading and logistics arm, Musket Corp., has opened its first diesel exhaust fluid terminal in Alabama.

July 17, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

EPA Denies Oil Refineries Seeking Biofuel-Blending Exemption

The Biden administration on July 14 rejected more than two dozen oil refinery requests for exemptions from U.S. biofuel-blending requirements.

July 14, 2023
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Nikola’s Wild Week Erases 2023 Losses

Nikola Corp. has finally reignited some of the fervor of its once die-hard day-trading fans as it has reversed the stock’s 2023 decline.

July 14, 2023