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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.

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Oregon Alerts Portland-Area Truckers About Diesel Retrofit Law

Oregon officials are reminding some owners of medium- and heavy-duty trucks using engines made in 1996 or older to get a diesel retrofit by Jan. 1.

June 14, 2022
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Ford Halts Sales of Mustang Mach-E Over Defect

Ford Motor Co. has told dealers to temporarily halt sales of the Mustang Mach-E over a potential safety defect, a setback for the carmaker as it tries to fortify its position as a leader in electric vehicles.

June 14, 2022
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Blink Charging Acquires SemaConnect to Boost EV Infrastructure

Electric vehicle charging business Blink Charging Co. has agreed to acquire SemaConnect Inc., an electric vehicle infrastructure company, for $200 million in cash and stock, according to a statement June 14, confirming a Bloomberg News report.聽

June 14, 2022
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Fleet Owners Urged to Be Familiar With CARB Emission Proposal

WASHINGTON 鈥 Trucking companies should educate California regulators about potential impacts of a new regulation before it takes effect and becomes a model for the nation, according to fleet experts.

June 14, 2022
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Diesel Hits New Record at $5.718 a Gallon

The national average price for a gallon of diesel reached a record high this week at $5.718 a gallon, according to data released by the Energy Information Administration June 13.

June 13, 2022
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Automakers Seek Lifting of EV Tax Credit Cap

NEW YORK 鈥 Major automakers are asking Congress to lift the cap on how many people would be offered tax credits if they buy a hybrid or fully electric vehicles.

June 13, 2022
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Musk Warns of Tesla鈥檚 鈥榁ery Tough Quarter鈥 in Staff Email

Tesla Inc. has had a 鈥渧ery tough quarter鈥 as it struggles with supply chain snags, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk warned in an internal memo, imploring workers to help get the electric vehicle maker back on track.

June 13, 2022
BusinessFuelLogistics

Electrifying Delivery Fleets Is One Solution to World鈥檚 Car Obesity Problem

Companies in the transport sector, and automakers in particular, are among the most-visible pioneers of the inevitable shift to cleaner fuel. Electric cars are becoming a household concept, regardless of their prohibitive cost. That鈥檚 where large fleet operators come in.

June 13, 2022
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Gas Hits $5 a Gallon for First Time, According to AAA

NEW YORK 鈥 The nationwide average price for a gallon of gasoline has hit $5 for the first time ever.

June 13, 2022
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EV Startup Electric Last Mile Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc. filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Delaware, making it the first of the electric-vehicle startups that merged with special purpose acquisition companies to go out of business amid the recent market slump.聽

June 13, 2022