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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.

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Rivian Sees Deeper Loss on Higher Production Costs for Debut EV

Rivian Automotive Inc., the Amazon.com Inc.-backed electric-pickup maker that is seeking to go public, expects to record a quarterly net loss of up to $1.28 billion due to costs associated with the start of production of its debut truck.

October 25, 2021
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Volvo Trucks Outlines Next Steps Toward Carbon-Free Transport Vision

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Volvo Trucks is ramping up sales and deliveries of battery-electric trucks while also reducing carbon emissions within its own facilities and supply chain in North America as part of its global efforts to improve environmental sustainability.

October 24, 2021
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Specialty Trucks, Medium-Duty Poised to Propel EV Growth, Experts Say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — There are a variety of specialty and medium-duty applications that can propel deployment of electric trucks in commercial settings, experts said during an Oct. 24 panel discussion at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 24, 2021
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Charging Infrastructure Key Factor for Electric Truck Deployments

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As trucking fleets test and deploy their first electric-powered commercial trucks, they will need to navigate a learning curve that extends far beyond the vehicle itself.

October 24, 2021
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Volvo Income, Revenue Rise Despite Supply Chain Disruptions

Volvo Group reported strong third-quarter earnings and revenue gains in the face of chip shortages and other issues caused by global supply chain disruptions.

October 22, 2021
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Shell Oil Platforms Hit by Hurricane Ida May Restart Soon

Royal Dutch Shell is hoping to restart its Ursa oil and gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico as early as the first half of November, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified because the information isn’t public.

October 22, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomousTCA

Stellantis to Partner With Samsung on Second EV Battery Plant for North America

For the second time in a week, Stellantis has announced plans to produce electric vehicle batteries for its North American assembly plants in a joint venture with a South Korean company.

October 22, 2021
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Tesla Concerned About NHTSA’s Safety Pick

Elon Musk and thousands of Tesla Inc.’s die-hard fans and customers are in an uproar about NHTSA’s new pick as its senior safety adviser.

October 21, 2021
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Ford’s Maverick Hybrid Pickup Truck Nearly Sold Out for 2022 Model Year

Ford Motor Co.’s new Maverick tiny truck is nearly sold out for the 2022 model year in its standard setup with a gas-electric hybrid propulsion system.

October 21, 2021
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Tesla Hits Record Profit Despite Parts Shortage

DETROIT — Record electric vehicle sales last summer amid a shortage of computer chips and other materials propelled Tesla Inc. to the biggest quarterly net earnings in its history.

October 20, 2021