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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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Pennsylvania Panel Explores Alternatives to Bridge Tolls, Gas Taxes

It’s not clear yet if Pennsylvania drivers will pay $1 or $2 to cross major bridges, but Pennsylvania needs billions of dollars from somewhere for transportation, state Rep. Mike Carroll said.

April 30, 2021
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EV-Charging Industry Is Doing Everything Except Showing a Profit

President Joe Biden’s plan to wean U.S. drivers off fossil fuels requires massive investment in public charging stations to power the electric-car revolution. So far, none of the companies that deploy the equipment has figured out how to make a profit.

April 30, 2021
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Carper Urges Tough US Rules Barring Gas-Powered Cars by 2035

WASHINGTON — A top Senate Democrat is urging U.S. anti-pollution standards that would follow a deal brokered by California with five automakers and then set targets to end sales of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, a goal that reaches further than President Joe Biden’s climate plan.

April 30, 2021
BusinessFuel

Exxon Posts $2.7 Billion Quarterly Profit After Unprecedented Year

NEW YORK — ExxonMobil reported profits of $2.73 billion in the first quarter, after a tumultuous year led to major spending reductions.

April 30, 2021
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Connecticut Republicans Attack Governor’s Truck-Tax Plan

HARTFORD, Conn. — Republican state lawmakers, along with trucking and food-distribution executives, on April 28 declared war on Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposed regional climate initiative and user tax for heavy trucks on state highways.

April 29, 2021
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Daimler Truck, Volvo to Make Fuel Cells in Europe in Joint Venture

FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany’s Daimler Truck AG and Sweden’s Volvo Group say they plan to jointly manufacture hydrogen fuel cells for trucks in Europe starting in 2025 and called on European Union policymakers to boost incentives for climate-neutral technologies.

April 29, 2021
BusinessFuel

NextEra Plans to Harness Landfill Gas to Make Renewable Fuel

NextEra Energy Inc. and OPAL Fuels plan to capture methane from a Minnesota landfill to produce renewable natural gas, adding to a series of projects seeking to cash in on the energy source while helping cut greenhouse-gas emissions.

April 28, 2021
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Oil Climbs With US Demand Bump Driving Global Rebound Optimism

Oil advanced to the highest intraday level in more than a month as a combination of declining U.S. petroleum product supplies and signs of stronger demand buttressed expectations for a revival in global consumption.

April 28, 2021
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SuperTruck 3 Pushes for Electrification of Freight Trucks

The Department of Energy intends to provide up to $100 million in funding to push for the electrification of freight trucks of all sizes as part of its new SuperTruck 3 program.

April 28, 2021
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N.Y. Bill Orders All-Electric Truck Sales by 2045

ALBANY, N.Y. — The state Senate on April 26 passed a bill that would essentially mandate that all new passenger cars sold in the state run on electric power by 2035 and trucks and other heavy duty vehicles run on electricity by 2045.

April 27, 2021