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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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Wyoming Group: Most Local Refineries Sell Fuel Elsewhere

Most of Wyoming’s output of diesel, renewable diesel and biodiesel is sent to other states rather than being used locally.

October 27, 2022
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The US Is Exporting Record Oil and Fuel Even as East Coast Faces Shortages

The U.S. exported a record amount of crude and fuel in mid-October, even as the East Coast grapples with shortages of both diesel and gasoline.

October 26, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Peterbilt Debuts SuperTruck II Concept at MCE

SAN DIEGO — Peterbilt Motors Co. unveiled its SuperTruck II high-efficiency concept vehicle for the first time in the exhibit hall at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 25, 2022
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Panel Discusses the Future of Zero-Emission Trucks

SAN DIEGO — Cooperation among stakeholders will be necessary to help propel trucking industry adoption of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, experts said.

October 24, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Volvo Unveils Total Cost of Ownership Tool for Electric Trucks

SAN DIEGO — Volvo Trucks North America introduced a tool to help motor carriers examine the financial considerations of adopting zero-emission vehicles.

October 24, 2022
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Diesel Bumps Up 0.2¢ to $5.341 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel remained essentially flat, nudging up two-tenths of a cent to reach $5.341 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 24.

October 24, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Hyzon Demonstrates Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Truck

SAN DIEGO — Hyzon Motors offered on-road demonstrations of its hydrogen fuel cell electric tractor here at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition, giving attendees a hands-on experience with its zero-emission technology.

October 24, 2022
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EV Battery Production Boosted by $2.8 Billion Federal Grant to 20 Companies

Companies in 12 states are receiving $2.8 billion in federal awards to strengthen domestic production of electric vehicle batteries and grid components, part of President Joe Biden’s agenda to boost U.S. manufacturing and accelerate clean energy initiatives.

October 23, 2022
BusinessSafetyFuel

New England May Face a Gas Shortage This Winter

New England is at risk of natural gas shortages this winter amid surging global demand that’s driving up U.S. exports, according to the top federal energy regulator.

October 20, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Volvo Reports Record Q3 Truck Deliveries

Volvo Group reported increased revenue and net income in the third quarter as deliveries of trucks rose 21%, with the strongest revenue coming from Europe as fleets replaced aging trucks — prompting a record for both truck production and delivery.

October 20, 2022