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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鈥檚 fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

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Trans Mountain鈥檚 Rising Shipping Costs Draw Oil Producer Ire

Some of the largest oil producers in Canada are objecting to potentially rising costs and fees to ship their crude on the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline.

June 27, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

SAE International Plans to Standardize Tesla鈥檚 EV Chargers

A key U.S. automotive industry organization says it will set performance standards for Tesla鈥檚 electric vehicle charging cords in another move toward using the Tesla plug on all EVs.

June 27, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Lordstown Motors Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Commercial electric vehicle startup Lordstown Motors Corp. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection nearly two months after it warned that it was in danger of failing.

June 27, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Guangzhou Automobile Group Unveils Ammonia-Powered Engine

China鈥檚 Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. said it has developed the world鈥檚 first car engine that runs on ammonia, adding to new energy solutions that reduce carbon emissions.

June 27, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogistics

Diesel Price Resumes Decline

Diesel prices slipped 1.4 cents a gallon after a one-week interruption to settle at a national average of $3.801, according to Energy Information Administration data released June 26.

June 26, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

As Fuel Taxes Plummet, States Weigh Charging by the Mile

COLUMBUS, Ohio 鈥 Evan Burroughs has spent eight years touting the virtues of an Oregon pilot program charging motorists by the distance their vehicle travels rather than the gas it guzzles.

June 26, 2023
BusinessTechnologySafetyFuel

Samsara Expands Connected Fleet Technology

AUSTIN, Texas 鈥 Samsara is expanding its connected fleet technology with new features designed to support more proactive driver coaching among the advancements.

June 25, 2023
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Nikola Suspects 鈥楩oul Play鈥 in Fire at Phoenix Headquarters

Nikola Corp. suspects 鈥渇oul play鈥 after an early-morning fire broke out at its Phoenix headquarters that affected several of its electric big rigs.

June 23, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

ATA鈥檚 Spear: Emission Mandates Must Follow Realistic Timelines

WASHINGTON 鈥 ATA President Chris Spear said trucking supports clean air initiatives but warned against efforts to compel businesses to use emerging vehicle technology before it's ready.

June 22, 2023
BusinessEquipmentFuelLogistics

ATRI: Cost of Operating a Truck Soared in 2022

Rising wages for drivers is a key factor that helped drive up the cost of operating a truck by 21.3% in 2022, according to a study by the American Transportation Research Institute.

June 22, 2023