Fuel News

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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.

GovernmentTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Alaskans Help State Officials Prepare for EV Charging

The Alaska Energy Authority is working to overcome public perception barriers of cold climate performance, driving range anxiety and high electricity demand charges in its electric vehicle infrastructure push.

August 2, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Mack Trucks Introduces First EV Dealer for New York

Gabrielli Truck Sales has become Mack Trucks’ first certified electric vehicle dealer in New York, it was announced July 28.

August 2, 2022
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Average Price of Diesel Sheds Another 13¢ to Reach $5.138 a Gallon

The national average price for a gallon of diesel continued to decrease, falling 13 cents to $5.138, according to Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 1

August 1, 2022
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Building A Realistic Bridge to Alternative Fuel For Long Haul Transportation

Companies are interested in adopting zero-emission (ZET) alternatives, but there remain significant concerns for the near-term. This report discusses what we know today, details the pros and cons of alternative energies, and reviews what transportation fleets are doing to help ensure they are ready for the future.   

August 1, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuelAutonomousTCA

Buttigieg Praises West’s Green Energy Potential

Motorists taking advantage of electric vehicle tax breaks contained in a $739 billion Senate bill introduced this week will be well-served by existing and planned infrastructure in the West, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on July 29.

July 29, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Musk-Twitter Trial to Start Oct. 17

Twitter Inc.’s lawsuit against Tesla CEO Elon Musk over a canceled $44 billion buyout of the social media platform is set for a five-day trial starting Oct. 17 in Delaware, a judge ruled.

July 29, 2022
BusinessFuel

Major Oil Drillers Saw Unprecedented Profit as Prices Soared

NEW YORK — Oil companies swam in record profits over the last few months at a time when Americans struggled to pay for gasoline, food and other basic necessities.

July 29, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

The Glider Truck Is Gone, but Not Forgotten

In its heyday, Fitzgerald Glider Kits was the nation’s top glider truck manufacturer, building and selling thousands of the new truck cab bodies powered by older rebuilt engines.

July 28, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

Senate Deal Includes EV Tax Credits Sought by Tesla, Toyota

A breakthrough deal between Sens. Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin includes the extension of a popular consumer tax credit for the purchase of electric vehicles, a big win for EV makers such as General Motors Co., Tesla Inc. and Toyota Motor Co.

July 28, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelTCA

Union Pacific to Spend $1 Billion to Modernize 600 Trains

Union Pacific, the second-largest U.S. railroad, is spending $1 billion to modernize 600 trains.

July 27, 2022