A ship carrying more than 3,000 cars to Mexico was abandoned in the middle of the Pacific Ocean after catching fire June 3, highlighting a growing risk to the transportation of electric vehicles.
June 4, 2025Fuel News
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.
Mercedes, BMW, Others Step Up Response to China Export Curbs
Automakers in the U.S. and Europe raised concerns about China’s export controls on rare earth metals, as Beijing’s move threatens to disrupt global car production.
June 4, 2025OPEC Raises Oil Output as Group Begins Bumper Set of Hikes
OPEC raised oil production last month as the group began a series of accelerated increases spurred by Saudi Arabia, according to a Bloomberg survey.
June 3, 2025Reservation System at Ports Cuts Ship Emissions by Up to 24%
Researchers have calculated that the containership reservation system at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is paying a climate dividend.
June 3, 2025Diesel Price Down 3.6¢ to $3.451 a Gallon
The national average price for a gallon of diesel dropped 3.6 cents to $3.451, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released June 3.
June 3, 2025Trucks in China Make Switch From Diesel to Electric
More and more Chinese trucks are being powered by batteries, another sign that oil-based fuels are getting shoved to the sidelines in an increasingly electrified economy.
June 3, 2025Trump to Roll Back Biden-Era Alaska Oil Drilling Limits
The measure would open new opportunities for oil and gas development in the mammoth National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, an Indiana-sized parcel in the northwest of the state.
June 2, 2025Partnerships to Fuel JoyRide's Zero-Emission Ambitions
JoyRide Logistics is setting about building partnerships in its bid to convince shippers to transition from a wholly diesel fleet to zero emissions. Â
May 30, 2025Kenworth Expands Powertrain Options for T680, T880, W990
The truck maker will make powertrains with the Paccar TX-12 PRO automated transmission and Paccar MX-13 engine combination available to T680, T880 and W990 customers.
May 30, 2025Ford Says Michigan Battery Plant at Risk if Tax Credits Cut
Ford's plan to make electric vehicle batteries at a new site in Michigan would be put at risk if Congress cuts federal incentives for clean energy, the company’s chair said.
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