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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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ATRI Opens Annual Top Industry Issues Survey

The American Transportation Research Institute has opened its annual survey asking trucking industry representatives to identify major industrywide issues.

September 8, 2020
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Tesla Shares Plunge After GM’s Nikola Stake, S&P Omission

Tesla Inc. shares slid on Sept. 8 after the electric-vehicle maker missed out on being included in the S&P 500 Index, taking investors who had bet on its entry to the benchmark by surprise.

September 8, 2020
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Oil Sinks With Equities on Wavering Hopes for Demand Pickup

Oil tumbled below $40 a barrel for the first time in a month, with a sell-off in equities and a stronger dollar exacerbating demand concerns as a lackluster summer driving season draws to a close.

September 4, 2020
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Musk Test-Drives VW Electric Car in Meeting With CEO Diess

Before Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk returned to the U.S. after a three-day visit to Germany, he made a final stopover to meet with one of his biggest competitors — Volkswagen AG CEO Herbert Diess.

September 4, 2020
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GM Signs Deal With Honda to Develop Future Products

General Motors and Honda have a deal to share vehicle platforms and technology in North America starting next year.

September 3, 2020
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$3 Billion Planned for Next-Generation Hydrogen Power Plants

Three power plants planned in New York, Virginia and Ohio will test whether hydrogen can one day replace natural gas in electric generation.

September 2, 2020
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Volvo Helps Expand Options for Electric Truck Charging

Volvo Trucks North America took a step toward the widespread usage of electric trucks by expanding charging options, the company announced Aug. 26.

September 2, 2020
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ETruck Transportation to Convert Used Freightliner Class 6 Trucks to Electric

ETruck Transportation announced a plan to take used, diesel-powered Class 6 Freightliner models and convert them to battery-electric power.

September 2, 2020
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Oil Rises on Signs US Crude Stockpiles Fell for a Sixth Week

Oil rose on signs a glut was easing with U.S. crude stockpiles shrinking for a sixth week.

September 2, 2020
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Shale Loses Another Global Giant After Schlumberger’s Frack Sale

Schlumberger has become the biggest oil service industry player yet to abandon frack work in North America, a sign that activity in the U.S. shale patch may never revisit previous highs.

September 1, 2020