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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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Reason Foundation Report on Rest Areas Challenged by Truck Stop Operators

A report that suggests a longstanding prohibition on commercial services at interstate rest areas should be lifted is being opposed by a group representing private truck stops.

April 9, 2021
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C.H. Robinson Unveils Sustainability Tool, EPA Collaboration

C.H. Robinson has unveiled a tool and data model designed to help the transportation sector monitor and manage carbon emissions that was developed by the company’s technology incubator in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

April 8, 2021
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Michelin Reinforces Bet on Hydrogen to Move Beyond Tires

Michelin is intensifying efforts to make fuel cells as the French company bets that growing demand for hydrogen vehicles will help reduce its dependence on tires.

April 8, 2021
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EV Shift Becomes Life-or-Death Risk for Automakers

The shift to electric vehicles won’t happen like the flip of a light switch.

April 8, 2021
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EV-Battery Rivals Prod Biden With Rare Trade Veto in Balance

Two of the world’s largest electric-vehicle battery-makers have hired top Washington insiders to hold near-daily meetings with the Biden administration in a battle that could affect the electrification plans of Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG.

April 7, 2021
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Nikola Loses EVP Heading Fuel Cell Development

Nikola Corp., the troubled hydrogen-powered and battery-electric truck startup, lost a key member of its executive team with the departure of the former head of its fuel cell development program.

April 7, 2021
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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
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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
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NACFE to Monitor Downtime in Run on Less — Electric

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

April 6, 2021
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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