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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.

BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

VW Unveils Electric Minibus to Take On Uber in App-Based Rides

Volkswagen AG’s Moia division unveiled a six-seater, battery-powered minibus to enter the market of app-based ride hailing and car-pooling, taking on the likes of Uber Technologies Inc.

December 5, 2017
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Dips 0.4¢ to $2.922 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dipped 0.4 cent to $2.922 a gallon as oil prices also slipped as domestic and foreign producers squared off over how to manage production.

December 4, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuelLogistics

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Dec. 4: New Jersey Drive

The dilapidated stretch of Interstate 95, or the Turnpike, along Newark’s metropolitan region in beautiful New Jersey needs to be repaired soon, and raising federal taxes on fuel is the way to go about it, Rep. Donald Payne Jr. said amid Congress’ debate on tax policy. A look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

December 4, 2017
BusinessFuelTCA

Fraud Scheme Fueled by Fight for Gallons, Former Pilot Flying J Executives Testify

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Of the $92 million Pilot Flying J’s board of directors has admitted its employees defrauded trucking companies, as little as 20% went directly into the pockets of those confessed conspirators, testimony has shown.

December 4, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

ACT Seeks Participants in Study of Electric Vehicle Market

ACT Research Co. is developing a multiclient study to define a vision of the United States and Canada market potential for electric medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles stretching into the year 2035.

December 1, 2017
BusinessFuelLogisticsTCA

Defense to Key Witness in Pilot Flying J Fraud Trial: Isn’t Cheating ‘Dumb’ Business Move?

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — In a bid to discredit a key government witness in the ongoing Pilot Flying J fraud trial, a defense attorney on Nov. 30 offered up a question about any scheme to defraud customers.

December 1, 2017
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

BP’s New Existential Question: How to Advertise to a Machine

The anticipated proliferation of driverless cars will bring a brand new problem for the world’s biggest oil companies -- how to advertise to a machine.

November 30, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Electric Vehicles Could Displace 8 Million Barrels of Oil Per Day by 2040

An energy transition is underway. Solar and wind are being added in ever-greater numbers. Electric vehicles are becoming more commonplace. Meanwhile, policy makers are grappling with the right mix of policies to pay for it all.

November 29, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

There’s Now a Vessel That Produces Zero Pollution

Cie. Maritime Belge SA has built the first commercial ship that runs on hydrogen and produces zero pollution, taking the world a step closer to cargo without emissions.

November 29, 2017