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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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VTNA Unveils Plan for Launch of VNR Electric Sales

Volvo Trucks North America announced a far-reaching plan for the launch of its heavy-duty VNR Electric model.

December 3, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

OPEC+ Agrees on Gradual Easing of Oil-Output Cuts Next Year

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies reached an agreement to ease its oil-output cuts next year more gradually than previously planned, giving a fragile market more time to absorb the extra supply.

December 3, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Elon Musk’s $139 Billion Fortune Leads Huge EV Wealth Gains

Elon Musk’s dizzying ascent in 2020 hit a new peak this week as he’s about to become the head of an S&P 500 Index company. That’s just days after surging to the second-richest person on the planet with a $139 billion fortune.

December 3, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Cars on Hyundai’s Electric Platform Can Charge 80% in 18 Minutes

Hyundai Motor Group plans to build 23 electric vehicles on its new EV-dedicated platform, and is aiming to sell 1 million of the cars worldwide by 2025, the South Korean automaker said Dec. 2.

December 2, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Biden Win Is Pressuring Carmakers to Unite on Tailpipe Rules

Carmakers that signed up for President Donald Trump’s battle with California over auto emissions are now being pressured to join a peace plan brought on by the election of Joe Biden.

December 2, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuel

DTNA, Portland Utility to Develop Fueling Site for Electric Trucks

Daimler Trucks North America and utility company Portland General Electric announced the co-development of a public charging site for medium- and heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles that is expected to be the first of its kind in the United States.

December 1, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Chicago Mayor’s Budget Plan, Including Fuel Tax Hike, Is Approved

The Chicago City Council has voted to approve Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s 2021 budget proposal, which includes a fuel tax increase.

December 1, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Climbs 4¢ to $2.502 Amid Stronger Demand

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported Nov. 30 in its weekly survey that trucking’s main fuel increased 4 cents nationwide.

November 30, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsAutonomous

NACFE Launches New Initiative to Explore Autonomous Trucking

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced it has begun to explore autonomous goods movement by publishing a series of online articles under the banner NACFE’s Perspective on Autonomous Trucking.

November 30, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Nikola, GM Sign New Scaled-Back MOU

Nikola Corp. and General Motors Co. announced a new nonbinding memorandum of understanding for a global supply agreement that would integrate GM’s Hydrotec fuel cell system for Nikola’s Classes 7-8 vehicles.

November 30, 2020