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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, Safety, Fuel

Engineering Group ACEC Opposes Bill That Removes Regulations on Construction Material Suppliers

A group representing engineers is pushing back on recently introduced legislation that aims to develop projects through open competition among suppliers of construction materials.

December 4, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

Carmakers Shed 80,000 Jobs as Electric Shift Upends Industry

It’s turning out to be one of the worst years ever for auto workers across the globe amid shrinking demand and a tectonic shift in vehicle technology.

December 4, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Trump Asks Court to Toss California Auto Emissions Lawsuit

President Donald Trump’s administration asked a federal judge to throw out California’s lawsuit seeking to preserve its power to regulate tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions, saying Washington has the last word in setting fuel economy standards.

December 3, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

Billionaires Investing in China’s Electric Cars Face Shakeout

Some of China’s wealthiest tycoons steered billions of dollars into electric car companies to fuel the country’s dreams of becoming a leader in the field. Now a reckoning may be looming as car sales slow and the government reduces subsidies for the nascent industry.

December 3, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Battery-Electric Truck Slated for Europe in 2021

Nikola Corp., Iveco and FPT Industrial announced they have begun development of their joint venture’s first truck: the battery-electric Nikola TRE.

December 3, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Diesel Inches Up 0.4¢ to $3.07 Per Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 0.4 cent to $3.07 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Dec. 2.

December 2, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC+ Gambles That US Shale’s Golden Age Is Over

When the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries meets this week, ministers will discuss whether to extend their current output target, because they believe relentless U.S. oil production growth will slow rapidly next year.

December 2, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Falls 0.8¢ to $3.066 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dipped 0.8 cent to $3.066 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 25.

November 25, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

US House Transportation Committee Advances Pipeline Safety Bill

Legislation that aims to enhance safety across pipeline systems, as well as tackle concerns related to climate change, recently was advanced by a panel in the U.S. House of Representatives.

November 25, 2019
Business, Fuel

Natural Gas Glut Has US Exporters Facing Worst-Case Scenario

A global glut of natural gas has gotten so massive that U.S. exporters could soon face their worst-case scenario: Halting shipments to get supply and demand back in balance.

November 25, 2019