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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, Logistics

Nonprofit to Buy Up to 500 Battery-Electric Drayage Trucks

The first customers are set to be carriers operating at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach 鈥 the largest two ports in the U.S. by import volume.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

EPA Clean Ports Grants Pay for Hydrogen Equipment, Planning

Port facilities across six states will receive millions of dollars in federal funding for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles and fueling and charging infrastructure through EPA grants.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC Cuts Global Oil Demand Growth Forecasts Again

OPEC cut its oil demand growth forecasts for this year and next for a fourth consecutive month as it belatedly recognized a slowdown in top consumer China.

November 12, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

EPA to Charge First 鈥楳ethane Fee鈥 for Oil and Gas Companies

WASHINGTON 鈥 Oil and natural gas companies for the first time will have to pay a federal fee if they emit dangerous methane above certain levels under a rule by the Biden administration.

November 12, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

FRA Awards $96.5M to Hydrogen Rail Projects in Three States

Under terms of the grant program, FRA will pay no more than 80% of a project鈥檚 cost, with a minimum 20% match that can include in-kind contributions.

November 8, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Toyota Criticizes US Push for Rapid EV Adoption

鈥淭he whole EV ecosystem is ahead of the consumer,鈥 Toyota North America COO Jack Hollis said, pointing to tailpipe emission rules from the EPA and California.

November 8, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, TCA

TxDOT Campaign to End Traffic Deaths Focuses on Permian Basin

ODESSA 鈥 The Texas Department of Transportation announced a statewide public campaign to end fatalities on Texas roadways.

November 8, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Public-Private Partnerships Propel Hydrogen Infrastructure

With help from the U.S. Department of Energy, the hydrogen industry and truck makers are working to develop a hydrogen refueling infrastructure that can support fleet operations.

November 8, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Rivian Sticks to Q4 Profit Goal Despite Production Setback

The company is on track to meet the closely watched target thanks to a higher mix of premium models boosting revenue per vehicle sold and sales of regulatory credits.

November 7, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire, Private, Global Freight

Nikola Leads Field in Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV Deployment

Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles may be envisioned as the future workhorse of a decarbonized longhaul freight sector, but their development has proceeded at a measured pace.

November 7, 2024