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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.

Business, Fuel

Paccar Introduces Automated Transmissions

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Paccar has introduced a line of proprietary automated transmissions that the company says completes its integrated powertrain offerings.

August 22, 2017
Business, Fuel

Maersk Stands to Get Another $7.5 Billion for Energy Divestments

Now that its oil and gas unit has been sold, A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S is planning separate divestments for the three remaining bits of what used to be a combined energy division, with estimates valuing those businesses at $7.5 billion in total.

August 21, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Announces Variety of Routes, Trucks, Components Set for Run On Less

Run on Less, a first-of-its kind roadshow to demonstrate how trucks use technology to achieve fuel efficiency, is set to begin.

August 21, 2017
Business, Fuel

Diesel Slips 0.2¢ to $2.596 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dipped 0.2 cent to $2.596 as crude oil prices were flat from the week before and failed to clear $48 a barrel amid forecasts U.S. shale oil production will set a record in September, experts said.

August 21, 2017
Business, Fuel, Logistics

Some Gas With That Sandwich? Convenience Dominates Fuel Market

Motorists who once scoured American roadways for Exxon’s tiger or Texaco’s star now search for Buc-ee’s beaver or Wawa’s Canada goose. And millennials value the quality of food in their gas stations just as much as the price at the pump.

August 18, 2017
Business, Fuel

Ban on Toxic Acid May Test Californians’ Thirst for Cheap Fuel

Californians are used to paying more for gasoline, but that may be tested soon if a pair of Los Angeles-area refineries are forced to stop their use of a toxic chemical

August 18, 2017
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

DHL, Ford Unveil Jointly Made Electric Delivery Van

Deutsche Post DHL Group and automaker Ford have unveiled a jointly manufactured electric delivery van amid growing demand for emission-free utility vehicles.

August 16, 2017
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

How Elon Musk and Cheap Oil Doomed the Push for Natural Gas Vehicles

The idea was nothing short of revolutionary: Convert the nation’s millions of trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles to run on natural gas instead of gasoline and diesel.

August 15, 2017
Government, Fuel

Diesel Climbs 1.7¢ to $2.598 a Gallon for Seventh Consecutive Gain

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 1.7 cents to $2.598 in the seventh consecutive weekly rise for trucking's main fuel.

August 14, 2017
Business, Fuel

Waste Management Opens 100th CNG Fueling Station as Fleet Expands to 6,000 Trucks

Waste Management Inc. announced Oklahoma City as the location of its 100th compressed natural gas fueling station.

August 14, 2017