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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

Diesel Slips 3.1¢ to $3.105 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 3.1 cents to $3.105 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported June 10. Concern over a growing oil surplus kept crude prices around $53 a barrel.

June 10, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

White House Rejects Carmaker Plea to Revisit California Emissions Regulation

The White House is rejecting a bid from domestic and foreign automakers to restart talks with California over vehicle emissions regulations.

June 7, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel, Top 100

Walmart’s EV Stations Let You Plug In While You Shop

Electric vehicle owners will have a new reason to visit Walmart as they travel across America: Not only can they stock up on snacks and drinks but they can get electric charges.

June 7, 2019
Business, Fuel, TCA

Not a PR Stunt: GM Still Hopes to Sell Lordstown Plant to Workhorse

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said June 5 that the company still hopes to sell its Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant to Workhorse Group, an electric-vehicle start-up, although questions have been raised about that company’s financial wherewithal.

June 6, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Cost of Diesel Likely to Go Up Once Tariffs Begin to Hit Mexico

President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 5% tariff on Mexican products June 10 unless he is satisfied the Mexican government has done enough to slow the surge of immigrants into the United States is likely to raise the price of diesel.

June 6, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Congress’ ‘Problem Solvers’ Tackle Infrastructure Policy

Although President Donald Trump and Congressional Democrats hit the pause button on infrastructure policy discussions earlier this year, a bipartisan group of policymakers opted to press ahead with a plan of action of its own.

June 6, 2019
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Lion, BEV Launch Electric Refuse Truck

The Lion Electric Co. and Boivin Évolution unveiled what they called the world’s first Class 8 refuse truck with a powertrain and automated collection hopper that are 100% electric.

June 5, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Experts Say Washington Needs to Treat Infrastructure Funding as 'Exigent Crisis'

There is ample room for creativity in developing solutions to fix the nation’s transportation infrastructure, but elected officials must overcome their differences and work together if they hope to succeed, experts said.

June 4, 2019
Business, Fuel

Diesel Drops 1.5¢ to $3.136; Oil Close to Bear Market Price

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 1.5 cents to $3.136 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported. Crude oil plunged to $53 a barrel and flirted with a bear market as the tensions surrounding international trade mounted.

June 3, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Industry Poised to Attack as EPA Boosts Ethanol in Fuels

Oil industry foes are preparing to go to court to fight the Environmental Protection Agency regulation issued May 31 that allows year-round sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline nationwide.

May 31, 2019