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Diesel demand in California is soaring as the risk of blackouts in the state spurs big power users to load up on fuel for generators.

Public comment on a proposed federal regulatory and funding road map for setting up a national electric charging station infrastructure received mixed comments from a wide variety of interested parties.

Revenue from Louisiana’s gasoline tax is insufficient to meet the state’s road and bridge needs, Legislative Auditor Michael Waguespack said in a report issued Sept. 6.

ALTOONA, Pa. — In recognition of the country’s truck drivers, Sheetz has announced it has lowered the price of its diesel fuel to $4.49.

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Sept. 6 denied a request by Cheniere Energy, a leading U.S. producer of liquefied natural gas, to exempt two Gulf Coast plants from a federal air pollution rule.

The national average price of diesel dropped 3.1 cents to $5.084 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data on Sept. 5.

Bosch Group will invest $200 million to build fuel cell stacks in Anderson, S.C., its first such effort in the U.S.

DETROIT — General Motors said Aug. 31 that a new electric vehicle battery plant built in Ohio has started producing cells, which could help customers get federal tax credits.

TOKYO — Toyota is investing $5.6 billion in Japan and the U.S. to boost production of batteries for electric vehicles, the Japanese automaker said Aug. 31.

Nikola Corp. made announcements regarding leadership changes and its proceeding with acquiring an energy-storage technology company.