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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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ZF Steers Course Deeper Into Commercial Vehicle Opportunities

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is looking to nearly double its 2019 revenue from its commercial vehicle segment, which now includes its $7.1 billion acquisition of Wabco Holdings Inc.

November 12, 2020
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VTNA D13 Turbo Compound Engine Now Standard in Three Models

Volvo Trucks North America announced it made the latest generation D13 turbo compound engine standard in all VNL 740, 760 and 860 models.

November 10, 2020
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Ford Announces Michigan Investments, Plans to Debut New Electric Van

Ford’s newest electric vehicle — a commercial van called the E-Transit — will be unveiled by the company Nov. 12, assembled at Ford’s Kansas City, Mo., plant and be available by late 2021.

November 10, 2020
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Diesel Increases Nationwide as Refinery Closes, Vaccine Hopes Rise

For just the second time in 2½ months, the weekly national average price of diesel fuel rose.

November 9, 2020
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COVID-19 Jolts Workhorse Production; Year-Over-Year Losses Widen

A COVID-19 outbreak has upended production at electric truck startup Workhorse Group as nearly 40% of the company’s factory workforce have become infected or exposed to the virus.

November 9, 2020
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General Motors Plans 3,000 Hires for EV Development

General Motors Co. is going on a hiring binge to accelerate its development of electric vehicles.

November 9, 2020
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Bendix Expands Goals to Fight Climate Change

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced it is committing to cut its carbon dioxide emissions in half by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2021.

November 6, 2020
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DeKalb County Transitions to Natural Gas for Economic Advantage

Dekalb County started with a simple idea to convert methane into usable natural gas, and it turned the idea into an economic winner that increased the efficiency and productivity of their operations.

November 6, 2020
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EPA Recognizes 75 Freight Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency honored 75 carriers, logistics providers and freight shippers with its annual SmartWay Excellence Awards.

November 5, 2020
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VW CEO Diess Says Existential Electric Race Awaits After Pandemic

Volkswagen AG CEO Herbert Diess vowed to pursue a sweeping transition to electric cars, declaring it a matter of survival even as the coronavirus risks upending business in the near term.

November 5, 2020