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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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States Take Action as COVID-19 Chokes Revenue Streams

Many state transportation agencies continue to develop revenue forecasts to determine how much money they can expect to lose in fuel tax revenue, tolls and transit fares in the wake of the pandemic.

November 20, 2020
BusinessFuel

Oil Poised for Weekly Increase on COVID-19 Vaccine Optimism

Oil is poised for a third weekly gain with positive COVID-19 vaccine developments paving the way for a more sustained recovery in oil demand.

November 20, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

China Pushes Ahead With Hydrogen, Defying Skeptics Like Elon Musk

China, the world’s biggest market for electric vehicles, isn’t so quick to dismiss the alternative to batteries. Officials are promoting the development of hydrogen-powered cars, trucks and buses, with Beijing offering to reward cities that achieve adoption targets.

November 20, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuel

GM: New Batteries Cut Electric Car Costs, Increase Range

General Motors says a pending breakthrough in battery chemistry will cut the price of its electric vehicles so they equal those powered by gasoline within five years. The technology also will increase the range per charge to as much as 450 miles.

November 19, 2020
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Lightning EMotors Said to Be in Talks to Go Public

Lightning EMotors, a company that focuses on fleet electrification and cutting out fuel consumption, is in advanced talks to go public through a merger with blank-check firm GigCapital3 Inc., according to people with knowledge of the matter.

November 19, 2020
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Electric Last Mile Solutions Said to Be in Merger Talks

Electric Last Mile Solutions, an electric vehicle startup, is in talks to go public through a merger with Forum Merger III Corp., according to people with knowledge of the matter.

November 19, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Pandemic Likely to Cut Thanksgiving Driving in Half

With virus cases surging, hospitals filling up and more U.S. states imposing restrictions, Americans are likely to drive a lot less this Thanksgiving. Only 35% will travel by car this year, down from 65% a year ago, according to survey from retail fuel tracker GasBuddy.

November 18, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Clings to Rally on Signs of Coronavirus Vaccine Progress

Crude held onto a rally amid progress on the development of coronavirus vaccines, with investors shrugging off a smaller-than-expected U.S. inventory build.

November 18, 2020
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Shipping Watchdog IMO Sets Rules to Curb Industry’s Pollution

The organization responsible for setting global environmental standards for shipping approved rules designed to curb the industry’s carbon emissions, triggering criticism that its measures won’t do enough to help tackle climate change.

November 18, 2020
EquipmentFuel

The Top 3 Factors that Affect Fuel Efficiency in Trucking

A new, free study by Michelin reveals the top three factors that affect a truck and trailer’s fuel efficiency—and how fleets can overcome them to reduce their fuel costs.

November 17, 2020