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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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Ford: Tennessee EV Plant Could Make 500,000 Trucks a Year

Ford Motor Co. projects its electric F-Series pickup factory under construction in Tennessee will ultimately produce half a million trucks a year, about 40% more than the company forecast in November.

March 24, 2023
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Congressional Democrats Push Back on GOP’s Energy Agenda

As House Republicans prepare to consider a comprehensive energy proposal, the leader of the U.S. Senate insisted that the legislative package would not advance to the president’s desk.

March 23, 2023
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New Trucking Coalition Focuses on Clean Energy

A broad-based group representing motor carriers, truck manufacturers and truck dealers has launched a coalition intended to serve as a voice for key trucking industry stakeholders.

March 23, 2023
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Renault Seeks Bank Pitches for Listing EV Arm

Renault SA is inviting investment banks to pitch for a role on the planned initial public offering of its Ampere electric vehicle business, according to people familiar with the matter.

March 23, 2023
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EV Battery Aid Hangs in Balance as US Finalizes Climate Law

The interpretation of a regulation by the Treasury Department could upend expectations for how tens of billions of dollars in new electric vehicle tax incentives will be distributed.

March 22, 2023
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Cooking Oil Shortage Looms as Biofuels Gain Appeal

A global biofuel boom is set to drive a shortage of vegetable oils — used for cooking and now increasingly to power trucks and planes — intensifying a debate over food versus fuel.

March 22, 2023
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Diesel Sheds 6.2¢ to $4.185

The national average price of diesel continued its descent, sliding 6.2 cents to $4.185 a gallon in its seventh straight decline, according to Energy Information Administration data released March 20.

March 20, 2023
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Tesla’s Vision of EVs Could Spur Magnet Race

Tesla Inc.’s ambition to remove rare earths from future models has producers in the sector reeling, but it also should spur global efforts to deliver alternatives for electric car motors that currently rely on the materials.

March 20, 2023
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Ports of L.A., Long Beach Join Bid to Be Hydrogen Fuel Hub

The Los Angeles and Long Beach ports want to be part of a statewide clean hydrogen hub, through which they would get funding to test usage of the fuel to power trucking and terminal equipment.

March 17, 2023