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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, Fuel

Colonial Pipeline Could Be Back Up Within Days

WASHINGTON 鈥 The operator of a major U.S. pipeline hit by a cyberattack said May 10 it hopes to have service mostly restored by the end of the week.

May 10, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Gas Futures Shrug Off Cyberattack on Pipeline

A rally in gasoline futures lost steam as traders expect there will be enough fuel supply to meet demand after a cyberattack led to the shutdown of the largest U.S. oil-products pipeline. Crude futures reversed gains

May 10, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Mercedes Unveils Electric Van for Growing Battery-Powered Lineup

Mercedes-Benz is giving a sneak peek of an electric van that is among the models broadening its battery-powered range over the next year.

May 10, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Driverless Truck Startup Plus to List in $3.3 Billion SPAC Deal

Self-driving truck technology developer Plus announced it entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. V, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company.

May 10, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Cyberattack on US Pipeline Linked to Criminal Gang

NEW YORK 鈥 The cyberextortion attempt that has forced the shutdown of a vital U.S. pipeline was carried out by a criminal gang known as DarkSide that cultivates a Robin Hood image of stealing from corporations and giving a cut to charity, two people close to the investigation said May 9.

May 10, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Breaking News

FMCSA Issues Emergency Declaration to June 8 Due to Pipeline Cyberattack

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is providing emergency relief from hours-of-service regulations to motor carriers and drivers assisting operations linked to refined petroleum supply chains in the East Coast in the wake of a cyberattack against Colonial Pipeline.

May 9, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Colonial Pipeline鈥檚 Silence Has Energy Traders Nervous

Traders and shippers are increasingly nervous about the possibility of a shortage of fuel in the eastern U.S. two days after the shutdown of a major pipeline following a cyberattack.

May 9, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Experts Say Cyberattack on Pipeline Is a Wake-Up Call

NEW YORK 鈥 The shutdown of a vital U.S. pipeline because of a ransomware attack stretched into a third day May 9, with the Biden administration saying an 鈥渁ll-hands-on-deck鈥 effort is underway to restore operations and avoid disruptions in gasoline supply.

May 9, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Ransomware Attack Shuts Down Biggest US Gas Pipeline

Colonial Pipeline is working to restore operations after a cyberattack prompted the company to take its systems offline, threatening the supply of refined petroleum products to gas stations in major cities on the U.S. eastern seaboard.

May 8, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

Minnesota 鈥楥lean Cars鈥 Rules Get OK to Move Forward

The administration of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state regulators can adopt new vehicle emission standards without the OK from lawmakers, an administrative law judge ruled May 7.

May 7, 2021