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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.

Fuel, Business, Government

Michigan OKs Fuel Tax Increase in $1.2 Billion Infrastructure Plan

After making little progress for months in producing a bipartisan highway bill, both chambers of the Michigan Legislature passed two bills not long before midnight Nov. 3 that eventually will deliver $1.2 billion for the state’s roads.

November 9, 2015
Business, Fuel, Government, Autonomous

3Q Intermodal Freight Growth Slows to 3.4%; Fuel Prices, Capacity Stunt Domestic Business

Growth in truck-rail freight slowed to 3.4% in the third quarter, the Intermodal Association of North America reported, as domestic growth was stunted by truckers taking advantage of favorable fuel prices and capacity.

November 9, 2015
Business, Fuel

US Diesel Average Declines 1.3¢ to $2.485; Price Is $1.138 a Gallon Below Year Ago

The U.S. average retail diesel price fell 1.3 cents a gallon to $2.485, the third consecutive weekly decline, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 2.

November 9, 2015
Government, Business, Fuel

Obama Rejects Keystone Pipeline in Win for Environmentalists

President Obama rejected TransCanada Corp.’s bid to build the Keystone XL pipeline, ending seven years of debate over an infrastructure project that swelled into one of the most contentious environmental issues of his presidency.

, , November 6, 2015
Business, Fuel

Trilogy’s CNG Fuel Technology Sold to Worthington Industries

Worthington Industries said it has acquired Trilogy Engineered Solutions’ compressed natural gas fuel technology for heavy-duty trucks. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

November 4, 2015
Business, Fuel

National Diesel Average Falls 1.3¢ to $2.485

The average price of diesel fuel in the United States declined 1.3 cents a gallon to $2.485, the third consecutive weekly decline, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 2.

November 3, 2015
Business, Fuel

BP Says Technology Can Keep Oil and Gas Abundant, Affordable

Technology can be used to increase the world’s proven oil and gas reserves by two-thirds — almost double the amount needed to meet demand through 2050 — keeping energy supplies plentiful and affordable, according to BP.

November 3, 2015
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Rep. Earl Blumenauer Aims to Raise Fuel Tax by 15 Cents

As the House of Representatives begins to consider long-term transportation legislation, Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) plans to offer an amendment to the $325 billion bill that would raise the federal fuel tax by 15 cents a gallon.

November 2, 2015
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Rhode Island Trucking Association Offers Alternative to Gov. Raimondo’s Plan

When Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo announced her transportation plan based on truck tolling Oct. 8, Rhode Island Trucking Association President Chris Maxwell called RhodeWorks “ridiculous.â€

October 28, 2015
Business, Fuel

National Diesel Average Declines for Second Consecutive Week

The average price of diesel fuel in the United States declined 3.3 cents a gallon to $2.498, the second consecutive weekly decline, the Department of Energy reported Oct. 26.

October 27, 2015