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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.

BusinessFuel

Clean Energy Offers $1 Fuel for Trucks With New CWI Engine

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has introduced Zero Now, a fueling solution that combines what it calls the world’s cleanest engine technology with the cleanest fuel at a price of $1 per gallon for one year for a limited number of trucks.

April 9, 2018
GovernmentBusinessFuelTCA

SoCal Regulators See Chance to Rein in Freight Pollution

Over and over in their decadeslong war on smog, Southern California regulators have failed to use a powerful tool against ports, warehouses and other freight and logistics hubs that are magnets for air pollution.

April 5, 2018
GovernmentTechnologyFuelAutonomous

ATRI Announces Top 2018 Research Priorities

Planning cities to better accommodate trucks is one area of study the American Transportation Research Institute will delve into further this year, according to a press release issued by the organization April 2. ATRI’s board of directors recently approved the 2018 top research priorities identified by the institute’s Research Advisory Committee.

April 4, 2018
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Eco Flaps, RealWheels, IMI Join to Market MPG Smart Pack

Three marketers of truck wheel accessories that reduce fuel consumption and vehicle wear and tear have joined to offer their products in a package called the MPG Smart Pack.

March 30, 2018
GovernmentBusinessFuel

California’s Ready to Retaliate if Trump Cuts Vehicle Emission Rules, Sources Say

As the Trump administration begins to dismantle Barack Obama’s ambitious auto efficiency regulations, California is said to be poised to retaliate by doing something that automakers have feared: de-coupling the state’s rules with those set in Washington.

March 27, 2018
Fuel

Diesel Jumps 3.8¢ to $3.010 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 3.8 cents to $3.010 as the potential for conflict in the Middle East rose, lifting the price of crude above $65. It was the first increase in the average price of diesel after six consecutive declines that saw the price per gallon drop by 11.4 cents since Feb. 5.

March 26, 2018
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Love’s Mobile App Speeds Fuel Payment

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores added features to the Love’s Connect mobile app that allows professional drivers in the gas pump lane to select a payment account, choose a pump and activate it to start fueling.

March 26, 2018
BusinessFuel

Warren Buffett Reveals He Paid $2.786 Billion for Stake in Pilot Flying J

Warren Buffett said his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. made only one “sensible” stand-alone acquisition last year, and it didn’t do much for his growing pile of cash.

March 20, 2018
Fuel

Diesel Dips 0.4¢ to $2.972; Oil Settles at $63 a Barrel

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 0.4 cent to $2.972 as energy production in the U.S. remained strong and the price of crude oil stalled near $62 a barrel.

March 19, 2018