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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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Fuel Groups Warn of Price Hikes Without Tax Credit Certainty

More than 30 trade groups across the energy, farming and transport sectors say a lack of U.S. government guidance on tax credits is putting Americans at risk of higher fuel prices.

November 13, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Volkswagen Boosts Bet on Rivian鈥檚 EV Tech by $800 Million

Volkswagen and Rivian聽named leaders for their multibillion-dollar joint venture and showcased a prototype electric vehicle, signaling their commitment even as global EV demand softens.

November 12, 2024
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Diesel Price Dips 1.5垄 to $3.521

Diesel prices across the U.S. averaged $3.521 per gallon for the week ending Nov. 11, a 1.5-cent decline from the previous week, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

November 12, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

Nonprofit to Buy Up to 500 Battery-Electric Drayage Trucks

The first customers are set to be carriers operating at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach 鈥 the largest two ports in the U.S. by import volume.

November 12, 2024
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EPA Clean Ports Grants Pay for Hydrogen Equipment, Planning

Port facilities across six states will receive millions of dollars in federal funding for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles and fueling and charging infrastructure through EPA grants.

November 12, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

OPEC Cuts Global Oil Demand Growth Forecasts Again

OPEC cut its oil demand growth forecasts for this year and next for a fourth consecutive month as it belatedly recognized a slowdown in top consumer China.

November 12, 2024
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EPA to Charge First 鈥楳ethane Fee鈥 for Oil and Gas Companies

WASHINGTON 鈥 Oil and natural gas companies for the first time will have to pay a federal fee if they emit dangerous methane above certain levels under a rule by the Biden administration.

November 12, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

FRA Awards $96.5M to Hydrogen Rail Projects in Three States

Under terms of the grant program, FRA will pay no more than 80% of a project鈥檚 cost, with a minimum 20% match that can include in-kind contributions.

November 8, 2024
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Toyota Criticizes US Push for Rapid EV Adoption

鈥淭he whole EV ecosystem is ahead of the consumer,鈥 Toyota North America COO Jack Hollis said, pointing to tailpipe emission rules from the EPA and California.

November 8, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelTCA

TxDOT Campaign to End Traffic Deaths Focuses on Permian Basin

ODESSA 鈥 The Texas Department of Transportation announced a statewide public campaign to end fatalities on Texas roadways.

November 8, 2024