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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.

Government, Fuel

Diesel Bumps Up 2.8垄 to $5.101 a Gallon

The national average price for diesel resumed its upward course, rising 2.8 cents to $5.101 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 18.

April 18, 2022
Business, Fuel, Autonomous

Twitter Adopts 鈥楶oison Pill鈥 Defense in Musk Takeover Bid

PROVIDENCE, R.I. 鈥 Twitter said April 15 that its board of directors has unanimously adopted a 鈥減oison pill鈥 defense in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk鈥檚 proposal to buy the company for more than $43 billion and take it private.

April 15, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Trucking Stakeholders Offer Advice, Caution on EPA Proposal

The trucking industry urged federal regulators to consider how a proposal to tighten emissions limits on engines will affect motor carriers, as they鈥檙e the ones who will ultimately deploy the equipment subject to the new rules.

April 15, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Elon Musk Makes $43 Billion Bid to Take Twitter Private

Elon Musk has made a controversial offer to buy Twitter Inc., saying the company has extraordinary potential and he is the person to unlock it.

April 14, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

US Export Bank Approves Plan Seen as Boost for LNG Exporters

The U.S. Export-Import Bank approved a plan April 14 that could yield a flood of financing for U.S. energy ventures, including wind and solar projects, battery manufacturing and terminals to sell LNG overseas.

April 14, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Retail Sales Show Impact of Surging Gas Prices

U.S. retail sales picked up in March, helped by a surge in gas station receipts that masked mixed results in other large spending categories as consumers contend with decades-high inflation.

April 14, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

EPA鈥檚 New NOx Reduction Proposal Debated at Hearing

In an all-day virtual hearing, many of the roughly 140 parties commenting expressed support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency鈥檚 proposed new rule to tighten nitrogen oxides emissions. Others, however, either viewed the effort as a lost opportunity or attacked it as an overreach.

April 13, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas Create Hydrogen Hub

Three states are joining forces to create a regional hub to develop and produce hydrogen that will be used as a fuel and for manufacturing feedstock.

April 13, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel

Amazon Adds 5% Fuel, Inflation Surcharge for Sellers

Amazon.com Inc. will charge businesses that sell products on its website a 5% fuel and inflation fee beginning April 28, according to documents reviewed by Bloomberg, a first for the company.

April 13, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel

Japanese EV Battery Company to Build Kentucky Plant

A Japanese electric-vehicle battery technology company will build a factory in Kentucky, creating 2,000 jobs in a $2 billion investment that reinforces the state鈥檚 leadership in battery production, Gov. Andy Beshear said April 13.

April 13, 2022