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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.

BusinessFuel

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
GovernmentBusinessFuel

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
BusinessFuel

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
GovernmentTechnologyEquipmentFuel

US, EU Agree on Heavy-Truck Charging Standard

The U.S. and European Union have agreed that when a megawatt charging standard is developed for heavy trucks, it must be universal.

May 31, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

Stellantis’ Battery Plant Subsidy Likely to Top Volkswagen’s

Stellantis NV is likely to receive more in subsidies for a new electric vehicle battery plant in Canada than the $9.5 billion Volkswagen AG extracted for a similar project, says one expert.

May 31, 2023
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Prices Slip 2.8¢ to $3.855

Diesel prices dropped 2.8 cents a gallon on average to $3.855, according to Energy Information Administration data May 30.

May 31, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelTCA

Startup Verne Aims for Hydrogen Breakthrough in Trucking

San Francisco startup Verne is developing a lightweight hydrogen solution to power heavy-duty transportation. Co-founder Ted McKlveen talks about the company's plans.

May 30, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Why Ford Chose Tesla for EV Partnership: It’s the Plug

Hours before Tesla Inc. and Ford Motor Co. announced their surprise charging partnership, Ford’s chief executive officer offered his take as to why the U.S. has been so slow to adopt electric vehicles.

May 30, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Midwest Governors Urge EPA to Revise Biodiesel Volumes

Three Midwest governors urged the Environmental Protection Agency to revise its biodiesel volumes to encourage lower-cost fuel, support farmers and help decarbonize transportation.

May 26, 2023
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Foxconn’s Dispute With Lordstown Shows Souring EV Sentiment

Foxconn hasn’t made good on its pledge to acquire enough Lordstown shares to build an 18.3% stake in the company, and now a dispute threatens to sink the electric vehicle startup.

May 26, 2023