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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.

BusinessFuel

OPEC Production Plunges as Saudis Deliver Extra Oil Cutbacks

OPEC’s crude production plunged in February as Saudi Arabia delivered extra cutbacks intended to clear the remnants of a global supply glut.

March 2, 2021
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Volvo to Make Only Electric Vehicles by 2030

Volvo says it will make only electric vehicles by 2030. But if you want one, you’ll have to buy it online.

March 2, 2021
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Climbs 9.9¢, Tops $3 a Gallon

The price of diesel continued to skyrocket, surging 9.9 cents to $3.072 a gallon, according to data released by the Energy Information Administration on March 1.

March 1, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Workhorse to Meet With USPS Over Truck Contract

Representatives of electric-truck maker Workhorse Group Inc. are scheduled to meet with officials at the U.S. Postal Service March 3 as the company explores options for challenging the loss of a massive contract to build the next generation of postal trucks.

March 1, 2021
BusinessEquipmentFuel

CMA CGM Dedicates Six LNG-Powered Vessels to Service U.S. Customers

French ocean carrier CMA CGM Group will dedicate six liquefied natural gas-powered containerships to the United States..

March 1, 2021
BusinessFuel

TravelCenters of America Reports Q4 Net Loss, Eyes Alt Fuels

TravelCenters of America Inc. reported a fourth-quarter loss and a decline in revenue as diesel gross margins plunged and pandemic-related restrictions remained in place at some of its restaurants.

February 26, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Dana Taps Byron Foster as Chief Commercial Officer

Dana Inc. announced Byron Foster joined the company as chief commercial, marketing and communications officer.

February 26, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Nikola Falls After Paring Output Goals for Debut Electric Trucks

Nikola Corp. shares slipped after the company cut projected output of its first commercial zero-emission vehicles and said it may seek to raise more capital to invest in facilities such as a planned hydrogen-fueling network.

February 26, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Suggests Usage Charge as Sustainable Funding Solution

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg acknowledged the lack of sustainable transportation financing sources, but suggested an increase to the federal fuel tax rate would not offer a long-term solution.

February 25, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Senate Confirms EV Proponent Jennifer Granholm as Energy Secretary

Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm won Senate confirmation Feb. 25 to be President Joe Biden’s energy secretary. The vote was 64-35.

February 25, 2021