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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.

Business, Technology, Fuel

Rivian Reportedly Reaches $27.6 Billion Value on New Funds

Rivian Automotive Inc., the electric-truck startup backed by Amazon .com Inc. and Ford Motor Co., raised $2.65 billion in new funding from a group of investors led by T. Rowe Price Group Inc.

January 19, 2021
Business, Fuel

Oil Slumps on Dollar Strength, Cooling Consumer Sentiment

Oil slid by the most in three weeks as a stronger dollar and weak U.S. economic data stoked concerns over an economic rebound.

January 15, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Aims to End Ethanol Warning Labels in Biofuel Policy Blitz

The Trump administration advanced a flurry of biofuel policy proposals Jan. 15, including plans that could help ethanol producers sell more of the corn-based fuel.

January 15, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Plans Run on Less-Electric Event in September

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced plans for Run on Less-Electric, a technology demonstration of a variety of battery-electric trucks in everyday operation.

January 14, 2021
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Diesel Forward Acquires Dipaco

Diesel Forward is expanding its diesel fuel systems services by increasing its repair parts offering with the acquisition of Dipaco.

January 14, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

EPA Readies Biofuel Waivers, Delays for Trump’s Final Days

The Trump administration is expected to exempt some oil refineries from 2019 mandates to use renewable fuel as it readies possible last-minute moves on U.S. biofuel policy.

January 13, 2021
Business, Fuel

US Diesel Stockpiles Swell as Global Fuel Demand Falters

The world’s appetite for U.S. diesel is falling, leaving stockpiles of the fuel at their highest level since early October.

January 13, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Saudis Curb Oil Supply to Some Buyers After Vow to Pump Less

Saudi Arabia reduced crude oil supplies to at least 11 refiners in Asia and most buyers in Europe after the kingdom volunteered to cut its production by 1 million barrels a day for February and March.

January 13, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Paccar Parts Begins Selling Electric Vehicle Chargers

Paccar Parts announced it is making available to customers electric vehicle charging stations designed to be compatible with Paccar Inc.’s Kenworth Truck Co., Peterbilt Motors Co. and DAF electric trucks.

January 13, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Hunt for the Next Tesla Fuels Wave of EV Deals

Wall Street’s obsession with electric vehicles is touching off a new round of public listings and helping clean-tech companies to forge partnerships with powerful allies.

January 12, 2021