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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.

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Natural Gas Options Return to NACFE 'Messy Middle' Spotlight

The second day of NACFE's “Messy Middle” demonstration — Sept. 9 — was World EV Day. But the event features almost as many natural-gas powered tractors as battery-electric models.

September 19, 2025
BusinessFuel

South Dakota Soybean Plant to Boost Biofuel Industry

The $500 million facility is a venture between BP Products North America and South Dakota Soybean Processors.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Trump Advances $1.3 Billion Biden-Approved Battery Loan

The loan, finalized by the Biden administration in November 2024, was among $400 billion in green bank deals halted by the Trump administration as part of its review of energy financing. 

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Trader Bets Brent Crude Will Fall Below $50 by Year-End

The wager reflects growing sentiment among some of the world’s most prominent energy forecasters that the oil market will be oversupplied by the end of the year.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

US Farmers, Biofuel Firms Could Win in EPA Proposals

The EPA proposed requiring large oil processors to make up for biofuel blending obligations waived for small refineries, boosting farmer-friendly stocks.

September 16, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Study Finds US Class 8 Battery-Electric Truck Prices Rising

Prices of U.S. Class 8 battery-electric trucks are on the rise at the same time as their European counterparts decline, according to a recent study.

September 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

California Oil Merger Advances as State Clears Path to Drill

The bill marks a sharp shift from years of regulatory scrutiny by the state’s lawmakers toward its oil and gas industry and decades of declining in-state crude production.

September 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Fusion Energy Could Deliver Power in 8 Years, DOE Chief Says

Fusion energy, which powers the sun and stars, has the potential to produce abundant carbon-free electricity, but efforts to harness it have proved elusive.

September 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Musk Answers Tesla’s Pay Proposal With $1 Billion Stock Buy

The purchase amounts to a show of confidence in Tesla’s prospects after a challenging first half of the year in which vehicle deliveries slumped 13% worldwide.

September 15, 2025
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Tesla Chair Says Only Musk Can Lead Company’s Next Chapter

Tesla's chair insists no one other than Elon Musk is capable of leading the company’s transition into artificial intelligence and robotics — but it’s possible he won’t do it from the CEO’s seat.

September 13, 2025