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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.

Government, Business, Fuel

Households Face Biggest Surge in Electricity Costs Since 2009

U.S. consumers faced the biggest jump in their energy bills in more than a decade in October, with costs soaring for electricity, natural gas and fuel oil as cooler weather approaches.

November 10, 2021
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Zero-Carbon Shipping Plan Targets Container, Iron Ore Routes

Shipping routes for the transport of iron ore from Australia to Japan and containerized goods from East Asia to Europe are at the center of plans to slash maritime carbon emissions by 2030.

November 10, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Rivian Set for IPO That Will Rank as Year’s Biggest

Electric vehicle-maker Rivian Automotive Inc. priced shares in its initial public offering at $78 apiece to raise about $11.9 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

November 9, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Rivian IPO Puts Slow Race to Commercial EV to Public Market Test

Eleven years after Tesla Inc. went public with a market value of less than $2 billion, one of its most closely watched competitors is following in its tire treads with a much richer valuation.

November 9, 2021
Government, Fuel

Diesel Rises 0.3¢ to $3.730 a Gallon

The national average for diesel barely budged, nudging up three-tenths of a cent to $3.730 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 8.

November 8, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Pares Gains as US Comments Counter Signs of Strong Market

West Texas Intermediate pared earlier gains after U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told MSNBC that President Joe Biden may make an announcement to address high oil and gasoline prices this week.

November 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

$10 Billion Rivian IPO Would Be Seventh-Largest on Record

Rivian Automotive Inc., the electric truck maker backed by Amazon .com Inc., has elevated the marketed range of its initial public offering to raise as much as $10 billion.

November 5, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Sensata Adds EV Charging Products

Sensata Technologies announced new custom-designed high-voltage junction box solutions for charging commercial electric vehicles.

November 5, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

DOE Provides $128 Million for Electrified Truck Development

The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is providing funding to five original equipment manufacturers as part of its SuperTruck 3 initiative.

November 5, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Shipping Firms Seek Investments in Technology to Cut Emissions

GLASGOW, Scotland — Major shipping companies on Nov. 5 called for governments to put more money into researching and developing cleaner technologies to help the industry reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

November 5, 2021