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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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RNG Gains New Momentum in Longhaul Trucking

Recent data and developments indicate at least one emerging technology’s path forward is becoming clearer — renewable natural gas.

July 3, 2025
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BYD Halts Plan to Build Mexico Car Plant Over Trump’s Trade War

Top Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has shelved plans to build a major plant in Mexico over geopolitical tensions and uncertainty stemming from President Donald Trump’s trade policies.

July 2, 2025
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Trucking Still Squeezed by High Costs and Low Rates

ATRI's latest Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking survey found that while the average cost of operating a truck dipped slightly last year, some marginal costs jumped.

July 2, 2025
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Toyota Postpones EV Plans to Boost Gas-Fueled SUV Production

Toyota Motor is tapping the brakes on plans to build electric vehicles in the U.S. to free up manufacturing capacity for a popular gas-powered SUV.

July 2, 2025
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Traton Merges International R&D Operations Into Global Unit

Traton Group plans to merge its global research and development operations under one umbrella.

July 1, 2025
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Diesel Price Cools Off, Drops 4.8¢ to $3.727 a Gallon

Trucking companies were provided some relief on fuel prices as they welcomed July, with the national average price of a gallon of diesel decreasing 4.8 cents to $3.727 a gallon.

July 1, 2025
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US Startup Lyten to Buy Northvolt Factory in Poland

California startup Lyten is buying a Polish energy-storage factory from Northvolt in a bid to become a global leader with its sulfur-based batteries.

July 1, 2025
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Spear: After Emissions Wins, Trucking Can Focus Elsewhere

Policy wins on commercial vehicle emissions have allowed industry leaders to shift their attention to other pressing issues, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said.

June 27, 2025
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What's Next for Electric Trucks?

The ongoing rollback of commercial vehicle emission regulations under the second Trump administration has created uncertainty in the emerging battery-electric truck market.

June 27, 2025
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Mack, International Buy Environmental Credits From Nikola

Mack Trucks and International Motors were two of the three winners in an auction of environmental credits owned by bankrupt hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 truck maker Nikola, according to documents.

June 26, 2025