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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鈥檚 fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Sees Energy Transition in Arizona Desert

COOLIDGE, Ariz. 鈥 Several customers鈥 recently completed Nikola Tre Class 8 battery-electric trucks sat ready for delivery inside Nikola Corp.鈥檚 new assembly plant, a scene described by company executives as a watershed moment since the white cabover BEVs will generate 7-year-old Nikola鈥檚 first-ever quarterly revenue.

April 28, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

Rivian Reaches Deal in Georgia for Environmental Standards

A development authority east of Atlanta has voted to approve an 鈥渆conomic development agreement鈥 for the planned $5 billion Rivian factory, outlining terms with the electric vehicle company, including environmental standards and taxpayer-backed incentives.

April 28, 2022
Government, Fuel, TCA

Groups That Want to Electrify USPS Fleet File Suit

Sixteen states and four environmental groups that want the U.S. Postal Service to buy more electric delivery vehicles are suing to halt purchases of thousands of gas-powered trucks as the agency modernizes its mail delivery fleet.

April 28, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

FMCSA Issues 鈥楴otice of Intent鈥 to Require Speed Limiters on Heavy Trucks

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on April 27 issued a notice of intent to move forward with a rulemaking to require the use of speed limiters for commercial motor vehicles.

April 27, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Ford Eyes EV Market Leadership With Launch of F-150 Lightning

Ford Motor Co. is officially planting its flag with the launch of an all-electric version of America鈥檚 best-selling pickup truck, aiming to overtake Tesla Inc. and lead the electric vehicle market.

April 27, 2022
Government, Fuel

Diesel Rises Again, Up 5.9垄 to $5.16 a Gallon

The national average price for diesel spiked 5.9 cents to $5.16 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 25.

April 27, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Dems Consider Legislative Moves to Cut Gas Prices

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer met on April 27 to discuss possible legislation to reduce gas prices, according to a Democratic aide.

April 27, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

The Big EV Charging Mystery: How Long Does It Take?

How long does it take to 鈥渇ill up鈥 an electric car? Well, that depends on the car 鈥 and the charger 鈥 and how many other cars are plugged into the charger 鈥 and how full the battery is to begin with 鈥 and, oh yeah, the weather matters, too.

April 27, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

US Earmarks $504 Million for World鈥檚 Largest Hydrogen Hub

The U.S. is backing a project to create the world鈥檚 largest hydrogen production and storage facility in Utah in a push to bring the clean-burning fuel into the mainstream.

April 26, 2022
Business, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Zero-Emission Truck Trial OK鈥檇 for California Ports

Long Beach harbor commissioners on April 25 approved an agreement 鈥 hailed as groundbreaking 鈥 that will deploy 100 battery-electric trucks owned and operated by Schneider and NFI to the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

April 26, 2022