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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

American Natural Gas Acquisitions Expand Fueling Network

Alternative fuel distributor American Natural Gas added 18 compressed natural gas fueling stations in eight states to its network through the separate acquisitions of Constellation CNG and Questar Fueling Co.

December 29, 2016
Business, Fuel

Orange EV Says Its Terminal Trucks Are Eligible for Vouchers

Orange EV said after three new approvals, all of its electric terminal trucks are now eligible for California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project intended to provide large point-of-sale discounts for qualified technologies that improve air quality.

December 29, 2016
Business, Fuel

Oil Trades Near 17-Month High Before Planned OPEC Supply Cuts

Oil traded near the highest since July last year amid optimism OPEC and 11 other producing nations will cut output as promised, helping eliminate a global supply glut.

December 28, 2016
Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Rises to Yearly High, Up 1.3¢ to $2.54

The U.S. average retail price of diesel jumped 1.3 cents to $2.54 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy, as the price of oil rose past $52 a barrel as plans to cut production gelled.

December 27, 2016
Business, Fuel

Oil Extends Gains as Industry Report Shows US Stockpile Drop

Oil extended its advance as industry data showed U.S. crude stockpiles declined last week.

December 21, 2016
Business, Fuel

Diesel Average at Highest Price in 2016, Up 3.4¢ to $2.527

The U.S. average retail price of diesel jumped 3.4 cents to $2.527 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy, as the price of oil hovered near $52 a barrel.

December 19, 2016
Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Jumps 1.3¢ to $2.493 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 1.3 cents to $2.493 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy, as the price of crude oil reached its highest level in about 17 months as producers added to earlier announced production cuts.

December 12, 2016
Business, Fuel

Nikola Hydrogen-Electric Design Called Trucking ‘Game Changer’

SALT LAKE CITY — Preparations are underway for the 2020 delivery of Nikola One, the hydrogen-electric Class 8 produced by Nikola Motor Co.

December 12, 2016
Fuel

Diesel Tops Year-Ago Price for First Time Since 2014

The great slide in diesel prices has ended. After 124 consecutive weeks of diesel falling compared with its year-ago level, the U.S. retail average price is higher than it was 52 weeks ago for the first time since July 2014.

December 12, 2016
Business, Fuel

Debut of Hydrogen-Electric Truck Launches Milton’s Vision to Revolutionize Industry

In launching the Nikola One with a splashy Hollywood-type production in front of a live audience in Salt Lake City, Trevor Milton has let it be known that building a hydrogen-electric, zero emissions, over-the-road Class 8 truck is just part of his plan to revolutionize the trucking industry.

December 12, 2016