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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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Tesla Q1 Sales Climb, but Profit Falls on Price Cuts

DETROIT 鈥 Tesla shares fell sharply April 20 as the company felt the sting of numerous price cuts it made across its model lineup this year in hopes of energizing sales.

April 20, 2023
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Canada Matches US Subsidies to Win VW EV Battery Plant

Canada agreed to subsidies that may top C$13 billion ($9.7 billion) over a decade to land an electric vehicle battery plant by Volkswagen AG, the company鈥檚 first gigafactory outside Europe.

April 20, 2023
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How Your EV Can Power Your 爱豆传媒

Tammy Snyder's homespun setup is a preview of what soon may be easily available to many Californians: EVs that are equipped not just to receive power, but also to deliver it.

April 19, 2023
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Tesla Cuts US Prices Again Ahead of Earnings Release

DETROIT 鈥 Tesla dropped the starting prices for its two top-selling models overnight, the company鈥檚 fourth price cut in the U.S. this year.

April 19, 2023
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Biden Policy May Cost EV Makers Some Customers

Andrew Scott doesn鈥檛 know for sure yet, but the Biden administration may cost Hyundai his business.

April 18, 2023
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Diesel Bumps Up 1.8垄 to $4.116 a Gallon

Diesel鈥檚 national on-highway average price ended its 10-week run of declines by rising 1.8 cents to $4.116 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 17.

April 17, 2023
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Only 10 EVs Qualify for Full $7,500 US Tax Credit

Only 10 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will qualify for $7,500 federal tax credits after stricter battery-sourcing rules take effect and render most plug-in models ineligible.

April 17, 2023
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US Tax Breaks Lure European Clean Tech

LONDON 鈥 Norwegian startup Freyr will first build batteries to power electric vehicles and store clean energy in a remote town near the Arctic Circle. Up next? An Atlanta suburb.

April 17, 2023
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Drop in Diesel Demand Heightens Recession Concerns

鈥淒iesel demand can act as a leading indicator for broader growth as an early sign that spending by households is waning,鈥 said one expert.

April 17, 2023
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Trucking鈥檚 Electric Vs. Hydrogen Battle Starts to Percolate

Purely battery-powered trucks have a head start on hydrogen fuel cells in the race to decarbonize trucks, but due to drawbacks for both technologies, the competition is far from settled.

April 13, 2023