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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.

BusinessFuel

A Practical Guide to Operating a Greener Class 8 Fleet

Going green isn’t just about electrification. It starts with smaller, more practical steps you can take today. Our practical guide includes both short-term strategies and long-term strategies to operating a greener fleet. 

May 1, 2022
BusinessFuel

Lordstown, Foxconn Delay Factory Sale Deadline to Mid-May

Lordstown Motors Corp. agreed to push back the deadline to sell its Ohio factory to Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd., known as Foxconn, dragging out the closure of the vital partnership and offering no guarantee that it will get done.

April 29, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Despite Gains, Challenges Remain for Adoption of Alt-Fuel Trucks

Record-high diesel fuel prices are creating some painful sticker shock moments at the pump for truck lines and shippers. Yet, those rising costs aren’t necessarily driving a dramatic uptick in adoption of alternative-fueled vehicles in the Class 8 heavy-truck sector.

April 29, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Exxon Profits Surge

NEW YORK — Exxon Mobil reported $5.48 billion in net income during the first quarter as oil and gas prices rose steadily, more than doubling its profits compared with the same quarter last year.

April 29, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Top Democrats Push for FTC Crackdown on High Gas Prices

WASHINGTON — Citing growing worries about high gasoline prices, Democratic leaders announced an effort April 28 to give the Federal Trade Commission increased authority to crack down on companies that engage in price gouging.

April 28, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Nikola Sees Energy Transition in Arizona Desert

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

April 28, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuelTCA

Rivian Reaches Deal in Georgia for Environmental Standards

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

April 28, 2022
GovernmentFuelTCA

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
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuel

FMCSA Issues ‘Notice of Intent’ 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
BusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

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’s best-selling pickup truck, aiming to overtake Tesla Inc. and lead the electric vehicle market.

April 27, 2022