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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.

Business, Equipment, Fuel

Shell to Make First Profit From Oil Output Since Pandemic

Royal Dutch Shell Plc expects to make its first profit from pumping oil since the start of the pandemic, the petroleum giant said.

April 7, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

US Forecasts Highest Summer Fuel Prices Since 2018

Drivers eager to get back on the road more than a year into the pandemic will face the highest summer gasoline prices since 2018, according to a U.S. government report.

April 6, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE to Monitor Downtime in Run on Less 鈥 Electric

As the North American Council for Freight Efficiency prepares for its Run on Less 鈥 Electric demonstration in September, it expects vehicle downtime likely to be a factor and something to chart.

April 6, 2021
Business, Fuel

GM to Build Electric Pickup at Detroit Plant

General Motors Co. is about to enter the electric-pickup battle, announcing April 6 that it will build a battery-powered Chevrolet Silverado model at its Detroit-Hamtramck plant.

April 6, 2021
Government, Fuel

Diesel Slips 1.7垄 to $3.144 in Second Straight Drop

The national average price of diesel dipped 1.7 cents to $3.144 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 5.

April 5, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

US Senators Introduce Carbon Capture, Sequestration Bill

Legislation that would promote carbon capture and sequestration tax breaks was recently introduced by a group of U.S. senators.

April 5, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Maine Gov. Mills鈥 Executive Order Aims to Accelerate Vehicle Electrification

Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed an executive order to accelerate 鈥渃lean transportation solutions鈥 through measures such as increased charging infrastructure and more electric vehicles.

April 5, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

CARB Extends One-Time Reporting Requirement Deadline to May 1

California environmental regulators have extended to May 1 the mandated deadline for motor carriers that operate in the state with $50 million or more in 2019 revenue, or carriers with more than 50 trucks, to file a one-time report about their trucks and operations.

April 5, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

European Manufacturers Race on Electric Vehicle Batteries

With Europe expected to lead the world in electric-car sales for a second straight year, an epic rush to build a battery-supply chain from scratch is playing out across the continent.

April 5, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Tesla Deliveries Smash Expectations on Reception in China

Tesla Inc. delivered more cars than expected in the first quarter, a strong start to a year in which CEO Elon Musk will be scaling global operations and building two more factories.

April 2, 2021