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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Expands Outreach Into Mexico

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced it is expanding its efforts into Mexico.

August 16, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Opal Fuels to Supply RNG, Build Stations, for City Furniture

Opal Fuels, a producer and distributor of renewable natural gas for heavy-duty truck fleets, announced a contract with City Furniture to build three RNG fueling stations and supply the company with 7.75 million gasoline gallon equivalent of RNG over the terms of the agreement.

August 16, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Are Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles a Realistic Path to Clean Energy?

Manufacturers of large trucks and commercial vehicles are beginning to embrace hydrogen fuel cell technologies as a way forward.

August 13, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Hopes to Start Production at Berlin Factory in October

BERLIN 鈥 Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk said Aug. 13 that he hopes to start producing cars at its new factory outside Berlin in October.

August 13, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Hyliion Reports Net Loss in Q2

Electrified powertrain systems developer Hyliion Corp. reported a net loss and no revenue in the second quarter but ended the period with $617 million total available liquidity to fund ongoing product development.

August 12, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Biden Team Seeks Ways to Address Rising Energy Prices

WASHINGTON 鈥 President Joe Biden鈥檚 administration is moving at home and abroad to try to address concerns about rising energy prices slowing the nation鈥檚 recovery from the pandemic-induced recession.

August 12, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Lawsuit Could Delay Replacement for Aging Postal Fleet

The delivery of new USPS trucks set for 2023 could be delayed.

August 12, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

IEA Cuts Oil Demand Outlook on Virus

The International Energy Agency cut forecasts for global oil demand 鈥渟harply鈥 for the rest of this year as the resurgent pandemic hits major consumers, and predicted a new surplus in 2022.

August 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Nikola Adds Alta Equipment Group to Dealer Network

Nikola Corp. announced it added Alta Equipment Group to its emerging dealer network for its heavy-duty battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell trucks, which are under development.

August 10, 2021
Government, Fuel

Diesel Dips 0.3垄 to $3.364 a Gallon

The national average price for a gallon of diesel dipped three-tenths of a cent to $3.364, according to Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 9.

August 9, 2021