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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, Technology, Fuel

Lordstown Motors Jumps on Forecast for 11 Months of Cash on Hand

Lordstown Motors Corp. jumped after saying it has enough money to make its battery-powered trucks through May of next year, paring a record decline the previous day following the departure of two top executives.

June 15, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

John Kerry: Carbon Capture ‘Key Tool’ to Curb Factory Emissions

Carbon capture is emerging as a key strategy for curbing greenhouse-gas emissions from heavy industry, according to U.S. climate envoy John Kerry.

June 15, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

GM, Wabtec Agree to Make Electric and Hydrogen-Powered Trains

General Motors Co. and Wabtec Corp. have signed a nonbinding agreement to build locomotive engines using the automaker’s Ultium electric battery and its Hydrotec hydrogen fuel-cell system, the companies said June 15.

June 15, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Is Up 1.2¢ in Seventh Consecutive Increase

The nationwide average price of diesel fuel increased by 1.2 cents over the past week to $3.286 a gallon, according to data released June 14 by the Energy Information Administration.

June 14, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Biggest Foreign Buyers of US Fuel Are About to Step on the Pedal

Brazil and Mexico are beginning to emerge from the pandemic and that’s boosting demand for road fuel in economies that buy more U.S. gasoline and diesel than any other foreign nation.

June 14, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Lordstown Motors’ Rough Road Continues as CEO, CFO Depart

The top two executives at Lordstown Motors have resigned from the Ohio electric truck startup as problems at the company continue to mount.

June 14, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

UNFI Refits With Electric TRUs in Southern California

The wholesaler United Natural Foods Inc. announced it is adding 53 all-electric transport refrigerated trailer units to its fleet located at the company’s Riverside, Calif., distribution center.

June 11, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Port of Los Angeles, Partners Launch Zero-Emission Project

The Port of Los Angeles and its partners announced the debut of five new hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles and the grand opening of two hydrogen fueling stations as they move to pollution-free goods movement.

June 11, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

KeepTruckin Launches AI Tool Aimed at Fuel Usage

KeepTruckin launched a solution to help fleets save money on fuel and operate more efficiently, the company announced June 9.

June 11, 2021
Government, Technology, Fuel

ATA Unveils Climate and Clean Energy Advisory Committee

American Trucking Associations announced June 10 the formation of its Climate and Clean Energy Advisory Committee.

June 11, 2021