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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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Diesel Prices Sink to an Average of $4.018 a Gallon

Diesel prices fell by an average of 5.9 cents a gallon in the past week to flirt with the $4 a gallon mark, settling at $4.018 a gallon, according to  the Energy Information Administration.

May 1, 2023
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4 Lubrication Strategies to Improve Fleet Uptime

See how fleet and maintenance managers can keep trucks on the road for longer and save money with these 4 lubrication best practices from the Mobil Delvac™ team. Plus, learn how our experts can help you implement them successfully.  

May 1, 2023
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BAE Systems, Eaton Collaborate on Electric Drive Solutions

BAE Systems is collaborating with the power management company Eaton to develop an integrated electric vehicle system for medium-duty trucks, the companies announced May 1.

May 1, 2023
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Florida, South Korea Join in Hydrogen Research

Florida and South Korean officials signed a pact to create a hydrogen research hub, set to break ground next month in Polk County.

May 1, 2023
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Uber Freight Launches New Carrier Fuel Card

Uber Freight unveiled a new fuel card to help carriers with on-the-road purchases, the company announced April 27.

May 1, 2023
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California OKs Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation

The California Air Resources Board approved its Advanced Clean Fleets regulation that will require some motor carriers to begin the transition to zero-emission trucks as soon as next year.

April 28, 2023
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EPA Allows Gasoline With Higher Ethanol Blend During Summer

DES MOINES, Iowa — Fuel stations throughout the U.S. will be able to sell gasoline blended with 15% ethanol in the summer under a waiver issued April 28 by the Environmental Protection Agency.

April 28, 2023
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Toyota Class 8 Hydrogen Powertrain Approved in California

Toyota is to begin offering Class 8 commercial truck manufacturers and operators a hydrogen-fueled powertrain in California later this year.

April 28, 2023
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Daimler Truck Launches Rizon Medium-Duty EV

Daimler Truck unveiled Rizon, its newly branded lineup of Class 4 and Class 5 medium-duty electric trucks, during a press conference April 27.

April 28, 2023
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Truck Stops Continue Juicing Alternative Fuel Options

Truck stop operators continued to ramp up initiatives to diversify customers’ fueling options over the past month. But which technologies should they focus on?

April 27, 2023