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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, TCA

Jeep to Stop Selling ICE-Only Models in Europe by Year-End

Jeep will stop selling vehicles powered only by internal combustion engines in major European countries by the end of the year, Christian Meunier, the brand’s CEO, said June 1.

June 1, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

New York Suspends Gas Tax for Six Months

New York is temporarily lifting the 16 cents-a-gallon fuel tax for six months as the summer driving season kicks off with record-high pump prices.

June 1, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Proposal Seeks Increase in Port Diesel Fee

LONG BEACH, Calif. — San Pedro Bay ports charge $10 per container for transport that isn’t by a zero-emission truck, but an environmental group wants to combine a higher fee with incentives to accelerate adoption of cleaner trucks.

June 1, 2022
Government, Fuel

Diesel Sheds 3.2¢ to $5.539 in Third Straight Decrease

The national average price for diesel dropped 3.2 cents to $5.539 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 30.

May 31, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Fleetmaster Express Celebrates Launch of Two Volvo VNR Electric Trucks

Fleetmaster Express marked the launch of the first two Volvo VNR Electric trucks in its fleet with a ceremony in Arlington, Texas , the company announced May 26. 

May 31, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, For-Hire

Trailer Manufacturers, Suppliers Aim to Help Fleets Curb Fuel Costs

Fleets and shippers have found that monitoring trailer performance plays an important role in achieving optimal fuel savings.

May 31, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

State Lawmakers Take Steps to Advance Hydrogen Fuel

State legislators across the nation are working to create new laws to promote the development and use of hydrogen energy.

May 27, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

States Make Plays to Become Federal Hydrogen Fuel Hubs

Like Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas, other states across the nation are scrambling to become hydrogen hubs in the hopes of securing some of the $9.5 billion in federal funds for clean hydrogen initiatives.

May 27, 2022
Business, Fuel

Rivian Manufacturing Chief to Depart in Management Shuffle

Rivian Automotive Inc. is shuffling its executive ranks in an effort to help the Amazon.com Inc.-backed company overcome growing pains.

May 27, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

White House Eyes Restarting Idle Refineries

The Biden administration is reaching out to the oil industry to inquire about restarting shuttered refineries, as the White House scrambles to address record-high gasoline prices that are setting off political alarm bells ahead of the midterm elections.

May 26, 2022