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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.

BusinessTechnologyFuel

Rush Enterprises Splits Momentum Fuel Technologies With Cummins

Cummins has closed on its acquisition of a 50% equity interest in Momentum Fuel Technologies from Rush Enterprises, the companies announced Jan. 18.

January 24, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Cummins, Isuzu to Co-Develop Prototype BEV

Cummins Inc. and Isuzu Motors announced an agreement to create a prototype medium-duty, battery-electric truck to demonstrate in North America.

January 24, 2022
BusinessFuel

Oil Explorers Are Fracking at Breakneck Pace, Fueling Inflation

Shale oil companies are using almost all of the fracking equipment and crews available as exploration expands, accelerating cost inflation and pointing to worsening supply chain disruptions across the industry.

January 24, 2022
BusinessFuel

Oil Demand Nears Pre-Pandemic Levels, Saudi Aramco Says

Demand for oil is nearing pre-COVID levels and producers globally are investing too little in supply, Saudi Aramco said.

January 24, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

GM to Spend $6.5 Billion on Michigan EV Factories

LANSING, Mich. 鈥 General Motors is poised to announce the week of Jan. 24 major electric vehicle investments in Michigan, with plans to spend $6.5 billion and create up to 4,000 new jobs at two plants.

January 21, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Affinity Truck Center Gains EV Dealer Status

Affinity Truck Center achieved certified electric vehicle dealer status at its Fresno, Calif., dealership from both Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America, each a brand of Volvo Group.

January 21, 2022
BusinessFuel

Shell Drops 鈥楻oyal Dutch鈥 From Name After Relocation

Shell Plc has dropped 鈥淩oyal Dutch鈥 from its name, part of a major overhaul of its legal and tax structure announced in December.

January 21, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Subscription Service Delivers a Tesla to Californians in 10 Minutes

For California drivers who dream of cruising around in a Tesla but can鈥檛 afford one 鈥 or just have commitment issues 鈥 there鈥檚 a new option.

January 20, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

EV Truck Technology Takes Center Stage at CES

LAS VEGAS 鈥 Electric truck companies showcased just how far the technology has evolved during CES 2022.

January 20, 2022
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Surges Again, Up 6.8垄 to $3.725

The national average price for diesel surged for the second straight week, climbing 6.8 cents to $3.725 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 17.

January 20, 2022