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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.

GovernmentBusinessFuel

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy Announces $8.5 Million for Transit Projects

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy recently announced that $8.5 million would be divided among five transit-related projects across the state.

June 28, 2018
GovernmentFuelTCA

California Republicans See New Gas Tax as Rallying Point

Out-of-state money is pouring into a campaign to overturn California’s newly enacted gas taxes and vehicle registration fees as Republican donors see a rallying point to drive conservative voters to the polls in November.

June 28, 2018
GovernmentFuel

Heidi King Nomination for NHTSA Post Advances to Senate Floor

The Commerce Committee on June 27 approved by a slim margin the nomination of Heidi King to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, setting up consideration on the Senate floor.

June 27, 2018
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

ZF Showcases Hybrid Transmission, Electric Components

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — Equipment and technology supplier ZF showcased a hybrid-electric version of a heavy-duty automated transmission along with all-electric steering and power options that the company said will help commercial fleets meet growing global demand for cleaner operations and better fuel economy.

June 27, 2018
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

ZF Outlines Tech Strategy, Including Automated, Electric

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — The leader of global supplier ZF believes that commercial applications for automated technology could soon become a reality in certain controlled situations, but believes broader deployment in congested and high-traffic areas will take awhile.

June 26, 2018
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Proposal to Boost to Biofuel Quotas Spurs Scorn From Ethanol Producers

Ethanol producers and farm-state leaders blasted a Trump administration proposal that would force refiners to blend more biofuel into petroleum next year, arguing the modest planned increase is undercut by EPA waivers exempting refineries from the mandate

June 26, 2018
BusinessTechnologyFuel

BYD Trucks Receive Transport Canada Import Approval

BYD Canada, a unit of BYD Motors Inc., reported its zero-emissions, battery-electric trucks officially are available to import into Canada for sale and operation.

June 26, 2018
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Eaton to Invest $500 Million in New eMobility Business

Power management company Eaton Corp. announced plans to invest $500 million over the next five years in its new eMobility business to develop smart diagnostic technologies, intelligent power electronics and predictive monitoring for a range of electrified vehicles.

June 26, 2018
GovernmentFuel

California Gov. Jerry Brown Set to Fight Repeal of New Gas Tax

Californians will vote in November on a ballot proposition that would repeal a new gas tax and vehicle fees, saddling Gov. Jerry Brown with a final challenge to preserve a key part of his legacy before leaving office.

June 26, 2018
BusinessFuel

Diesel Slides 2.8¢ to $3.216 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fuel fell 2.8 cents to $3.216 a gallon, the fourth week in a row of declines, according to the weekly report from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration.

June 25, 2018