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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鈥檚 fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

EV Demand Could Drop 27% Without Tax Credit

Still, because EVs account for a small percentage of new car sales, removing the credit would have little impact on gasoline demand.

November 19, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Kansas Hydrogen Hunt Seen Fueling New Energy Revolution

A new Gold Rush is taking shape on a quiet stretch of Kansas prairie. There, a clutch of startups backed by the likes of Bill Gates are searching below the surface for hydrogen.

November 19, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Trump Targets Auto Mileage Rules He Blasted as 鈥楨V Mandate'

The incoming Trump administration is looking to slash fuel-efficiency requirements for new cars and light trucks as part of plans to unwind Biden policies he has blasted as an 鈥淓V mandate."

November 19, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Florida Man Facing Federal Prison Time for Biofuel Fraud

A Florida man is facing up to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and filing false claims after overstating biodiesel credits that were reported to the IRS and EPA.

November 19, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Voltera Raises $50 Million to Boost Expansion Plans

Voltera also raised $100 million in debt financing in August. The funds will also be used for building out the company鈥檚 planned network of charging sites.

November 19, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Glut Set to Thwart Trump鈥檚 Call to 鈥楩rack, Frack, Frack鈥

President-elect Donald Trump鈥檚 vows to 鈥渇rack, frack, frack鈥 are about to collide with a global crude glut that鈥檚 set to, finally, temper record shale production.

November 19, 2024
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Drops 3垄 to $3.491 a Gallon

The national average diesel price dropped 3 cents to $3.491 a gallon in its third straight decline, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 18.

November 18, 2024
BusinessFuel

US Refineries See Seasonal Highs Ahead of Holiday Travel

U.S. Gulf Coast refineries are operating at their highest capacity for this time of year since 1992 as they capitalize on strong fuel demand from Mexico and Brazil.

November 18, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Gas Prices Below $3 a Gallon in Time for Thanksgiving

U.S. average gasoline prices are set to fall below $3 a gallon, just in time for Thanksgiving, when holiday travel is expected to climb back to pre-pandemic levels.

November 18, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Biden to Stand Fast on LNG-Permit Halt, Energy Chief Signals

The Biden administration won鈥檛 decide on any natural gas-export permits before the presidential term ends in late January, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm signaled.

November 15, 2024