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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鈥檚 fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

Business, Technology, Fuel

Clean Energy Fuels Opens RNG Station in New York City

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. opened its newest natural gas fueling station in Hunts Point 鈥 the first station in New York City to exclusively offer renewable natural gas for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets.

July 12, 2019
Business, Fuel, Logistics

Eco-Energy Launches Logistics Service for Ethanol Market

Eco-Energy, a biofuel supply chain company, launched its Ethanol Logistics Service on July 11 to reach a broader mix of ethanol buyers and shippers, and create the largest asset-backed logistics management service exclusively focused on ethanol.

July 12, 2019
Business, Fuel

Tropical Storm Barry Set to Dump Two Feet of Rain on Louisiana

The leading edge of Tropical Storm Barry鈥檚 wind and rain is reaching Louisiana, where communities including New Orleans are bracing for a downpour that threatens to inundate already-high waterways. Gulf of Mexico operators have shut-in 1.01 million barrels a day of oil production.

July 12, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Defends Refinery Waivers by Noting Expanded Ethanol Sales

President Donald Trump has cited his move to allow year-round sales of high-ethanol gasoline as farmers pressure him to dial back decisions to exempt oil refineries from biofuel-blending mandates, signaling the president sees the two issues as related.

July 11, 2019
Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Officials Say Diesel Technician Shortage Starting to Ease as Recruiting Pays Off

A leading trucking official said 鈥渢here is definitely a shift going on鈥 for the industry to address its critical shortage of technicians.

July 11, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Trades Near Seven-Week High Amid Gulf Storm, 2020 Outlook

Oil traded near a seven-week high as supply risks from a storm in the Gulf of Mexico and falling U.S. stockpiles were countered by a weak market outlook from OPEC in 2020.

July 11, 2019
Business, Fuel

QuikQ Gains Investments From Love鈥檚, TA

QuikQ, a provider of fuel payment solutions, announced Love鈥檚 Travel Stops and TravelCenters of America each has invested in the company, with TA providing about $20 million. The Love鈥檚 amount was not disclosed.

July 10, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

EPA: Day Cabs Can Qualify for SmartWay Designation

Day cabs 鈥 especially those with a high roof and pulling a box trailer 鈥 can qualify for SmartWay designation that signifies the equipment significantly lowers fuel use and reduces air pollution, the Environmental Protection Agency said.

July 10, 2019
Business, Safety, Fuel

Tropical Storm Barry in Gulf of Mexico Barrels Toward Louisiana

Oil and natural gas producers in the Gulf of Mexico began evacuating workers and shutting in output as a storm gathers strength off the coast of Florida.

July 10, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Canadian Oil Firms Offer to Ship by Rail if Output Limits Ease

Canada鈥檚 oil-sands producers are offering to commit to shipping a certain amount of their crude by rail in return for the Alberta government raising its production limits.

July 9, 2019