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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.

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Toyota Offers Hints of Its Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck

Toyota聽is exploring a 鈥渟emi-trailer truck application鈥 of hydrogen fuel cell technology.

November 29, 2016
Fuel

Diesel Average Dips 0.1垄 to $2.420

The U.S. average retail price of diesel slid 0.1 cent to $2.420 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy, as crude prices reflected the uncertainty global production would be slowed.

November 28, 2016
BusinessFuelGovernmentEquipmentAutonomous

Big Drop in Class 8 Registrations Signals End of Truck-Buying Spree

A sharp decline in registrations of new trucks is taking the air out of what has been a remarkably robust period of growth in the size of the nation鈥檚 Class 8 fleet.

November 28, 2016
BusinessFuel

Diesel Falls 2.2垄 to $2.421 as Crude Rises

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 2.2 cents a gallon to $2.421, the Department of Energy said Nov. 21, as crude oil prices crept higher.

November 28, 2016
BusinessFuel

Diesel Falls 2.2垄 to $2.421

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 2.2 cents to $2.421 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy, as crude oil prices crept higher.

November 21, 2016
BusinessFuel

Oil-Field Transportation Sector Requires Specialized Trucks, Versatile Drivers

Trucks used in oil and gas fields are a breed apart from highway trucks, and the drivers who operate them need additional skills beyond those required of over-the-road truckers, executives in this sector said.

November 21, 2016
BusinessFuel

Diesel Drops 2.7垄 to $2.443; Gasoline Falls 4.9垄 to $2.184

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 2.7 cents a gallon to $2.443, according to the Nov. 14 survey by the Department of Energy, while crude oil prices continued their slide since the presidential election.

November 21, 2016
GovernmentFuelBusiness

Speaker Ryan Urges Obama Administration to Stop Rulemaking

Before leaving town for Thanksgiving, House Speaker Paul Ryan reaffirmed his stance that federal regulators relax their rulemaking until the start of President-elect Donald Trump鈥檚 administration.

November 17, 2016
GovernmentFuelBusiness

N.J. Bond Rating Downgraded After Fuel Tax Hike

New Jersey鈥檚 bond rating was downgraded from 鈥淎鈥 to 鈥淎-鈥 on Nov. 14 by S&P Global Ratings in the wake of the state鈥檚 massive fuel tax hike that became law last month.

November 16, 2016
BusinessFuel

Awash in Gasoline, US Refiners Export Fuel at Record Pace

Gasoline exports have risen above imports for three consecutive weeks as recurring pipeline outages and higher production levels by refiners caused Gulf Coast inventories to grow.

November 15, 2016