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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.

Business, Fuel

Oil Swings After Major Index Bails Out of June Contract

Oil resumed losses after a brief bounce higher amid the aftershocks of a major index tracked by billions of dollars in funds exiting near-term contracts for fear prices may turn negative again.

April 28, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

CARB Approves Amendments to Reduce NOx Emissions in B20 Biofuels

The California Air Resources Board has conditionally approved a slate of regulatory amendments intended to more closely monitor the additives blended into B20 biodiesel that so far have not been deemed effective at mitigating oxides of nitrogen in the alternative diesel fuel.

April 28, 2020
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Efforts to Prevent Clogged Diesel Particulate Filters Include Low-Ash Engine Oil, Ensuring Fuel Quality

As engine oil suppliers develop new formulations to protect diesel engines and enhance their efficiency, some are paying particularly close attention to the performance of exhaust aftertreatment systems.

April 28, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Average Diesel Price Falls 4.3¢ to $2.437 a Gallon

The nationwide average price of diesel fuel continued its fall this past week, declining 4.3 cents per gallon.

April 27, 2020
Business, Fuel

Oil Plunges Back Below $12 With ETF Sell-Off Adding to Pressure

Oil slumped below $12 a barrel as the biggest oil ETF said it will sell out of its June WTI futures position, adding to the downward pressure from a huge glut.

April 27, 2020
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Clean Energy Fuels Offers Cost Calculator to Fleets

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced it launched an online calculator to estimate the cost of transitioning an individual vehicle or an entire fleet to natural gas from diesel fuel.

April 24, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel

Deployment of Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Trucks Will Require Fueling Networks, Clear Business Cases

A hydrogen-powered commercial truck built by Hyundai was set to begin hauling groceries in Switzerland in April, representing the first of 1,600 fuel cell electric trucks that the manufacturer plans to put on highways in the Alpine nation by 2025.

April 24, 2020
Business, Fuel

Oil Buoyed on Production Cuts; Market Still Not Balanced

Oil is set to edge lower for the week after recovering from a dramatic collapse April 20 that saw prices in New York plunge below zero for the first time in history.

April 24, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Taking a Look Under the Hood of Electric Trucks

The introduction of electric-­powered trucks represents a new frontier for the transportation industry, but this new breed of commercial vehicle will not be completely unfamiliar to fleets and maintenance shops.

April 24, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

One Major Fleet’s Experience Testing Electric Trucks

Fleets that have been at the forefront of testing electric trucks are gaining insights into how these new vehicles perform in real-world freight operations.

April 24, 2020