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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, Fuel, TCA

Illinois’ Gas Tax Increase to Help Fund Central Part of State

Illinois state transportation officials say this year’s 19-cent-per-gallon gas tax increase means millions of more dollars to help fix aging downstate roads.

September 5, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Fleets, Logistics Firms Mobilize as Dorian Inches Up Coast

As Hurricane Dorian continued to creep up the East Coast and terminals shuttered in anticipation, logistics groups launched into action.

September 5, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Rises Toward $57 as US and China Plan Talks

Oil rose near $57 a barrel as China said it will resume talks with the U.S. to try and resolve a trade impasse that has weighed on global growth and fuel consumption.

September 5, 2019
Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Driver Detention Has Increased in Recent Years, ATRI Finds

Driver detention at customer facilities has increased in recent years, according to new data from the American Transportation Research Institute.

September 4, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

Porsche Unveils Its First Electric Car

Porsche picked Niagara Falls, a Chinese wind farm and a solar site in Germany to unveil its first all-electric sports car, underscoring the new Taycan’s central role in turning parent Volkswagen AG into the world’s leading seller of battery-powered vehicles.

September 4, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Slides 0.7¢ to $2.976 a Gallon as It Falls for Eighth Straight Week

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 0.7 cent to $2.976 per gallon, the Department of Energy reported Sept. 3, as the price of crude dropped 2% amid the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute.

September 3, 2019
Government, Safety, Fuel

Reason Foundation: North Dakota Tops Highway Performance List; New Jersey Ranks Last

North Dakota’s infrastructure, congestion levels and safety record propelled the state to the top spot in a recent report that chronicled the performance of highway systems nationwide.

September 3, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

CNH Industrial to Invest $250 Million in Nikola Motor Co.

Startup truck manufacturer Nikola Corp. has secured a commitment of $250 million in funding from CNH Industrial N.V. — a leader in natural gas-powered trucks and buses and the parent company of Iveco trucks — in a move designed to accelerate the use of heavy-duty trucks that use battery-electric and fuel cell technologies in North America and Europe.

September 3, 2019
Fuel

Diesel Techs Confirm Performance of Biodiesel Blends

If you have concerns about switching to biodiesel blends, hearing an experienced diesel technician’s opinion might help. After all, who knows diesel engines better? Read this white paper to hear from experienced techs on how well biodiesel performs for their fleets.

September 1, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

Oculus Transport Gets C$45M Loan From Great Rock Capital

Great Rock Capital, a commercial finance company specializing in middle-market lending, lent C$45 million to Oculus Transport Ltd. of Calgary, Alberta.

August 30, 2019