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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.

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Dems Accuse Oil Execs of Profiteering as War Strains Supplies

Congressional Democrats excoriated executives from some of the world鈥檚 biggest oil companies on April 6, accusing them of exploiting the war in Ukraine and a surge in crude prices to secure windfall profits at the expense of American motorists.

April 6, 2022
BusinessFuel

Rivian Boosts EV Output Despite Supply Chain Snags

Rivian Automotive Inc. produced 2,553 vehicles in the first quarter as the maker of plug-in trucks contended with a snarled supply chain and pandemic challenges.

April 5, 2022
GovernmentFuel

USPS EV Analysis Faulty, Rep. Maloney Says

The U.S. Postal Service used 鈥渇aulty鈥 assumptions in limiting its purchase of electric mail-delivery trucks in its $6 billion fleet replacement plan, a top House Democrat said April 5.

April 5, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

NHTSA Opens Probe Into LG Electric Vehicle Batteries

DETROIT 鈥 U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation into electric and hybrid vehicle batteries after five automakers issued recalls due to possible defects that could cause fires or stalling.

April 5, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Montreal Dealer Is First in Canada to Be Mack EV-Certified

Mack Laval鈥檚 Dorval facility in Montreal is now a Mack Trucks certified electric vehicle dealer, making it the first Mack dealer in Canada to achieve this designation.

April 5, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuel

GM, Honda Unveil Plan to Build Millions of Small EVs

General Motors Co. and Honda Motor Co. will jointly develop affordable electric vehicles for the most popular segments in large global markets, starting with North America in 2027.

April 5, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsTop 100

J.B. Hunt Launches Clean Transport Program

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. launched a program April 4 to help customers offset the carbon footprint of their supply chain.

April 4, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Hertz Plans EV Fleet Expansion With 65,000 Polestars

Hertz Global Holdings Inc. plans to buy 65,000 electric vehicles from Polestar over the next five years, a bet that its renters are both EV-curious and eager to drive brands beyond Tesla.

April 4, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Visa, Mastercard to Ease Rules, Allowing Stations to Raise Pump Limit

Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. are planning a raft of changes to rules for gas stations to allow larger transactions after a surge in fuel prices across the U.S. made it hard for some drivers to fill up using credit cards.

April 1, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

49 MPG Fuel-Economy Standard Ordered for Cars by 2026

The Biden administration ordered carmakers to increase their average fuel economy to about 49 mpg by 2026, in an ambitious effort to make up for progress stalled when President Donald Trump rolled back the efficiency program.

April 1, 2022