Fuel News

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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.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Delivers Its First Electric Semis to PepsiCo

Tesla Inc. has handed over the first of its long-awaited battery-electric Class 8 tractors to private fleet operator PepsiCo, kicking off customer deliveries for the vehicle originally unveiled more than five years ago.

December 2, 2022
Government, Fuel

Diesel Down 9.2¢ to $5.141 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel dropped 9.2 cents to $5.141 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 28.

November 28, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Names Bruce Kurtt SVP of Sales and Commercial Operations

Zero-emission truck maker Nikola Corp. announced Bruce Kurtt has joined its executive team as senior vice president of sales and commercial operations.

November 28, 2022
Government, Fuel

Diesel Sheds 8¢ to $5.233 a Gallon

The national average price for diesel slid 8 cents to $5.233 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 21.

November 21, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

GM Startup BrightDrop Projects $1 Billion in Revenue in 2023

BrightDrop, a General Motors Co. startup focused on offering electric delivery options, told investors Nov. 17 it’s on track to reach $1 billion in revenue in 2023.

November 18, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Great Lakes, Seaway Announce ‘Green’ Corridor Initiative

Under an initiative announced at a United Nations climate gathering in November, preliminary plans are in the works for a “Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System Green Shipping Corridor Network.â€

November 17, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Government Plans to Require Large Contractor Emissions Reports

Federal regulators have proposed a new climate-reporting rule that would require large federal contractors to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas emissions, climate-related financial risks and science-based emissions reduction targets.

November 17, 2022
Government, Fuel

Diesel Dips 2¢ to $5.313 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel dipped 2 cents to $5.313 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 14.

November 15, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Demand Destruction Starting to Look Inevitable, International Agency Says

Unprecedented diesel prices mean that demand destruction for the fuel is probable, the International Energy Agency said.

November 15, 2022
Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire

J.B. Hunt Plans Carbon Emission Intensity Reduction of 32% by 2034

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. set a new goal to reduce its carbon emission intensity 32% by 2034, the company announced Nov. 14.

November 14, 2022