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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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Electrified Fleet Grid Upgrades Could Benefit Utilities

Paying for power grid upgrades trucking companies need to charge electrified medium- and heavy-duty fleets would provide a long-term financial boon to utilities.

May 3, 2023
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Clean Truck Technologies Developing at Rapid Pace

ANAHEIM, Calif. 鈥 The rollout of zero-emission commercial vehicles and the infrastructure to support it is proceeding with added urgency.

May 3, 2023
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Paccar, Toyota Plan to Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks

ANAHEIM, Calif. 鈥 Truck manufacturer Paccar Inc. and global automaker Toyota Motor Corp. are moving forward with a partnership to produce fuel cell electric Class 8 trucks.

May 3, 2023
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Daimler Unveils Freightliner Medium-Duty eM2 Truck

ANAHEIM, Calif. 鈥 Daimler Truck North America premiered the Freightliner eM2, the latest entry in its line of electric vehicles, during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo May 2.

May 2, 2023
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Oklahoma, UK Form Clean Energy Pact

Oklahoma and Britain will address trade barriers, increase investment and enhance business cooperation in zero-emission vehicles, agriculture and alternative energy.

May 2, 2023
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USDA Funds Washington Biodiesel Hub

The Department of Agriculture has granted $3 million to a regional multimodal biodiesel distribution center to boost fuel production and distribution to aid Washington, Oregon and Idaho farmers,

May 2, 2023
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Ryder Introduces Electric Vehicle Service

ANAHEIM, Calif. 鈥 Ryder System Inc. has introduced an electric vehicle program that includes advisers, electric vehicle leasing, vehicle charging, telematics and maintenance services.

May 2, 2023
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DTNA's O鈥橪eary: No Time to Waste Building EV Infrastructure

ANAHEIM, Calif. 鈥 DTNA chief John O鈥橪eary called for the industry to move at 鈥渢he speed of right鈥 in developing electric vehicle infrastructure.

May 2, 2023
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Kodiak Installs Autonomous Driving System on Electric Truck

ANAHEIM, Calif. 鈥 Autonomous truck developer Kodiak Robotics unveiled a battery-electric Class 8 truck equipped with its self-driving technology at the 2023 ACT Expo.

May 2, 2023
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DHL Plans Third Air Cargo Hub in California

Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S., says company聽leadership is doubling down on its GoGreen Plus program, with a goal of being a net-zero emissions company by 2050.

May 1, 2023