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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.

Business, Safety, Fuel

Exxon Reduces Rates at Baytown Refinery After Extinguishing Fire

ExxonMobil Corp. said it will adjust its rates following a Dec. 23 fire at its Baytown, Texas, refinery that injured four people.

December 23, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Three Truck Makers Align to Bring EV Charging Network to Europe

Commercial vehicle manufacturers Daimler Truck, Traton Group and Volvo Group announced they signed a binding agreement to create a joint venture to install and operate a high-performance public charging network for battery-electric, heavy-duty longhaul trucks and coaches across Europe.

December 22, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

US Authorizes Pemex Purchase of Shell Refinery

The U.S. government has authorized Petroleos Mexicanos’ bid to take over Royal Dutch Shell Plc’s Deer Park refinery, according to Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

December 22, 2021
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

New Jersey Adopts Clean Truck Rules

State Environmental Protection officials adopted Advanced Clean Truck rules Dec. 20 that would make New Jersey the first East Coast state to require phasing in of electric commercial trucks to reduce air pollution and the diseases it causes.

December 21, 2021
Government, Fuel

Diesel Drops 2.3¢ in Fifth Straight Decline

The national average price of diesel slid 2.3 cents to $3.626 a gallon in the fifth consecutive decline, according to Energy Information Administration data released Dec. 20.

December 20, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Biden Boosts Fuel Economy Standards to Fight Climate Change

WASHINGTON — In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.

December 20, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Biden Crude Oil Release Moves Into Second Round

The Biden administration’s release of crude from U.S. emergency reserves to cool oil’s rally is going into a second round, with bids due by the first working day of the year.

December 17, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Autonomous, Top 100, TCA

BrightDrop Delivers First Electric Vans to FedEx

BrightDrop, General Motors Co.’s new electric delivery and logistics business, has delivered the first five vans of an order of 500 to FedEx Corp., the company said Dec. 17.

December 17, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

GM Plots Mass-Market EV Push

General Motors Co. has talked up its electric vehicle plans for years, and even generated buzz by resurrecting Hummer’s gas-guzzling name in the form of an electric pickup truck. Now comes the tough part: selling mass-market EVs.

December 16, 2021
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Trucking Industry M&A Activity Surges During 2021

2021 was an especially busy year for trucking in terms of acquisitions, with various factors creating an ideal market for buyers and sellers.

December 16, 2021