Fuel News

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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Electric Truck Integration Poses Challenges for Fleets, Study Shows

Many fleets are looking to integrate electric trucks into their operations but are stymied by a series of obstacles that will slow the shift from diesel vehicles.

May 11, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Saudi Arabia Cuts Oil Output Again

Saudi Arabia announced a surprise move to slash oil output to the lowest point in 18 years as it tries to spur the recovery from an energy crisis that has devastated the kingdom’s finances.

May 11, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Orange EV Places First Electric Terminal Truck in Missouri

Orange EV announced Terminal Consolidation Co. deployed an Orange EV T-Series battery-electric terminal truck to move shipping containers at TCC’s Kansas City, Mo., operation.

May 8, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Slips With Glut Concerns, Reversing Saudi Price Hike Boost

Oil fell in a day of wild price swings as investors weighed supply-and-demand fundamentals against Saudi Arabia’s global price hike.

May 7, 2020
Business, Fuel

How Switching Fuels Can Grow Your Business

As sustainability becomes more important to regulators and your customers, your fuel may be one of the simplest ways to meet their demands — and yours. In this webinar with Renewable Energy Group, learn how biodiesel and a blend of renewable diesel and biodiesel cut emissions while providing the performance fleets need.

May 7, 2020
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Tanker Truck Industry Faces Challenges as Fuel, Milk Deliveries Decline

Tank truck carriers have been among the trucking industry’s hardest-hit segments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 7, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Jumps After Saudi Arabia Raises Prices to Boost Recovery

Oil surged after Saudi Arabia raised prices for its crude globally.

May 7, 2020
Business, Fuel

Oil Slides With Glut Concerns Eclipsing Demand Recovery

Oil declined as data showing rebounding demand wasn’t enough to offset ballooning inventories.

May 6, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

IMF: World Needs Two-Decade, $20 Trillion Investment

The International Monetary Fund sees the world needing public investment of more than $20 trillion in the next two decades as nations spend on initiatives including improved healthcare systems, infrastructure and green technology.

May 6, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

CARB Updates Proposal to Speed California’s Transition to Zero-Emission Vehicles

California environmental regulators have issued an accelerated plan to mandate that truck manufacturers transition a portion of their sales from heavy diesel trucks to electric zero-emission vehicles beginning in 2024.

May 5, 2020