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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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Diesel Slips 1.7¢ 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
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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
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyFuel

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

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

April 5, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

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
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

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
BusinessTechnologyFuel

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
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

EV Provider Arrival Goes Public

Electric vehicle provider Arrival announced it became a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

April 2, 2021
BusinessFuel

Deep-Freeze Issues Linger at US Refineries

Texas’ refining complex is mostly back from February’s crippling cold blast, but lingering freeze-related issues continue to plague a number of production units.

April 2, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

EV Stocks Climbing Back on Biden’s ‘Green Tidal Wave’

Electric vehicle stocks, which were hit hard this year as investors shifted out of growth industries, are getting a boost as President Joe Biden mounts a major push to accelerate the adoption of battery-powered cars, and Chinese peers report strong March sales.

April 1, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Rises After OPEC+ Agrees to Boost Output Gradually

Oil rose after the OPEC+ alliance agreed to increase oil production gradually over the next three months.

April 1, 2021