Fuel News

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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, Technology, Fuel

Senate Commerce Panel Chief Roger Wicker Critical of Green New Deal

Add Sen. Roger Wicker to the list of senior Republicans coming out against Democrats’ ambitious progressive environmental policy manifesto referred to as the Green New Deal.

March 5, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Improving Infrastructure Can Cut Fuel Costs, Aid Environment, ATRI Study Finds

Just 12% of the nation’s interstate road system is causing 89% of the trucking industry’s congestion problems, and repairs to the key choke points that cause delays could reap benefits in fuel consumption and emissions reductions, the American Transportation Research Institute said.

March 5, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

NACFE Report Covers Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Charging infrastructure has been identified as one of the largest unknowns and sources of anxiety for fleets considering near-term adoption of battery-electric vehicles, according to the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.

March 5, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises 2.8¢ for Third Consecutive Weekly Gain

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 2.8 cents to $3.076 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy, as crude prices inched higher.

March 4, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Proposes Fuel Tax Hike for Infrastructure Plan

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has proposed a 10-cent increase to the state’s fuel tax as part of her Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan to generate money for transportation projects.

March 4, 2019
Business, Fuel

Canadian Oil Industry Takes Fresh Hit With Key Pipeline Delay

Canada’s already beaten-down oil industry is facing a fresh setback as regulatory issues bog down another key pipeline project.

March 4, 2019
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Congressional Democrats Press for Climate Resilience in Infrastructure Policy

Democrats on the transportation authorizing committees are angling to incorporate climate resilience provisions into infrastructure policy legislation they plan to craft sometime this year, despite unwavering opposition from top Republicans.

February 28, 2019
Government, Technology, Fuel

CARB Continues Quest for an Electric Medium-, Heavy-Truck Future

California environmental regulators are working on a plan to speed up the deployment of electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks operating on the state’s streets and highways.

February 28, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Senate Confirms Andrew Wheeler for Top EPA Post

The country’s environmental regulatory agency has a new boss.

February 28, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Agencies Bicker Over Ethanol as Higher Fuel Use Looms

President Donald Trump’s pledge to his rural agricultural base to allow year-round sales of higher blends of ethanol spurred differing opinions between key federal agencies Feb. 27.

February 28, 2019