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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, Fuel

Crude Closes Above $80 With Energy Crisis Boosting Demand

West Texas Intermediate crude closed above $80 a barrel for the first time since late 2014 as a growing power crisis from Europe to Asia boosts demand for oil ahead of winter.

October 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Elon Musk Now Dominating the World’s Richest List

Elon Musk is pulling away from the rest of the world when it comes to personal wealth.

October 8, 2021
Business, Fuel

TravelCenters Opens TA Express in Almeda, Texas

TravelCenters of America said Oct. 7 that it opened a new TA Express travel center in Almeda, Texas.

October 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Outsourcing Repair: Fleets Look to Third-Party Maintenance Services

With the increased volume of OTR shipping and the rising average cost of new and used Class 8 diesel trucks, the importance of scheduled and emergency maintenance practices remains crucial.

October 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

DTNA Reaches BEV Milestone at 1 Million Miles

Daimler Trucks North America announced a milestone for its medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric truck development program as participating fleets using 40 trucks reached a cumulative total of 1 million miles of real-world usage along the West Coast and Canada.

October 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Move HQ From California to Texas

Tesla will relocate its headquarters from Palo Alto, Calif., to Austin, Texas, though the electric-car maker will keep expanding its manufacturing capacity in the Golden State, CEO Elon Musk said Oct. 7.

October 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

US Loosens China’s Grip on Lithium Battery Industry

The U.S. is narrowing the gap on China’s dominance of the $46 billion lithium-ion battery industry thanks to investments from Tesla Inc. and the Biden administration’s policy push to drive growth of electric vehicles.

October 7, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Failing DEF Sensors Getting Software Fixes From OEMs

Software overrides for diesel exhaust fluid sensors that are in perilously short supply are making their way from truck manufacturers to repair shops, helping keep equipment on the road and prevent engine shutdowns that can leave a truck stranded when the sensors fail.

October 7, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Stockpiles at 20-Year Low as Winter Nears

U.S. inventories of distillates — used as diesel for both transportation and heating oil — are enough to meet just 31.2 days of demand, according to the Energy Information Administration. That’s the tightest it has been for this time of the year since 2000.

October 7, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Rivian’s Electric Truck Gets All the Attention, but Fate Is Tied to Amazon

On Oct. 1, Rivian shared new details of the Amazon deal in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, revealing how closely its fate is tied to one of its biggest benefactors.

October 7, 2021