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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.

Government, Business, Fuel

European Gasoline Diverted to Texas to Ease Supply Crunch

Five gasoline tankers that were en route to the U.S. East Coast diverted to the Port of Houston to help ease a supply crunch after last month’s freeze crippled the region’s refineries.

March 8, 2021
Business, Fuel

Oil Soars Above $66, Highest in Two Years

Oil rallied to the highest in nearly two years in New York after OPEC+ shocked markets with a decision to keep supply limited as the global economy starts to recover from the pandemic-driven slump.

March 5, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Commercial Vehicle Group Partners With Xos

Commercial Vehicle Group announced a partnership with commercial electric vehicle manufacturer Xos Inc. to develop sustainability initiatives intended to champion innovation and solutions for growing macro-trends in the marketplace.

March 5, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Volkswagen Brand Doubles EV Share Target

Volkswagen AG’s main brand doubled its forecast for the share of purely battery-powered cars in Europe to 70% by the end of the decade, signaling it expects to be delivering well more than 1 million EVs a year by then.

March 5, 2021
Business, Fuel

Exxon CEO Eyes Money-Making Potential of Low-Carbon World

ExxonMobil Corp. sees multiple money-making opportunities in a low-emissions world and is targeting partnerships with venture funds to help finance growth in its carbon capture business, CEO Darren Woods said.

March 4, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Workhorse Sees ‘Prolonged Process’ to Challenge USPS Action

Workhorse Group Inc. said March 4 it sees a “prolonged process†as it attempts to challenge the loss of a massive U.S. Postal Service contract to build the agency’s next-generation fleet of delivery trucks.

March 4, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

GM Looks for Location for Second US Battery Factory

General Motors is looking for a site to build a second U.S. battery factory with joint venture partner LG Chem of Korea.

March 4, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Top 100

FedEx Sets Plan for Carbon-Neutral Operations by 2040

FedEx Corp. announced plans to achieve carbon–neutral operations globally by 2040, with vehicle electrification a key tenet of the strategy.

March 3, 2021
Business, Fuel, Autonomous, TCA

Minnesota Proposal Would Tax Electricity as Fuel

As gas tax revenue declines because more people are buying electric vehicles, a Minnesota lawmaker has proposed a bill that would tax electricity as fuel at charging stations for electric vehicles.

March 3, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Granholm Says Oil Industry Must Embrace Green Transition

Jennifer Granholm used her first speech as U.S. energy secretary to warn oil and gas companies they risk being left behind unless they embrace a transition to cleaner sources of energy, while offering them an opportunity to partner with the new administration.

March 3, 2021