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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.

BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Ford鈥檚 Profit Outlook Falls Short as EV Demand Slows

Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes this year will be about $10 billion, down from a previous outlook for as much as $12 billion, the company said Oct. 28.

October 28, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Voltera Adds Two California Truck Charging Locations

鈥淪ecuring these two sites in California is a significant step forward in our mission to support the electrification of commercial fleets,鈥 said Sylvia Hendron.

October 28, 2024
BusinessFuel

As Crude Fades, Big Oil Must Borrow to Pay Investors

Weaker crude prices and refining margins are likely forcing four of the five supermajor oil companies to borrow money to fund $15 billion in share buybacks for the most recent quarter.

October 28, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Tesla Targets Full Semi Production by End of 2026

Tesla expects production of its Semi Class 8 tractor to accelerate to full throttle by the end of 2026, according to a senior executive, as the automaker offers more details about the vehicle.

October 25, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Biden Greenlights Lithium Mine in Race to Secure Supply

Ioneer Ltd.鈥檚 Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada has received its federal permit from the Bureau of Land Management, according to a company statement Oct. 24.

October 24, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

GM Sees Timing Issue as Canada Reduces EV Rebates

鈥淛ust as mandates and regulations start to bite, the timing is not necessarily lining up very well, in that the purchase incentive support comes off,鈥 GM Canada's president said.聽

October 24, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Tesla Stock Rises After Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates

The company on Oct. 23 reported adjusted earnings of 72 cents per share for the quarter, above the average analyst estimate.

October 23, 2024
BusinessTechnologySafetyFuelAutonomous

Tesla鈥檚 Shrinking Margins Put Pressure on Upcoming Earnings

Shares of the Elon Musk-led company have fallen 12% this year through Oct. 22, while all of its Big Tech peers have advanced.

October 23, 2024
BusinessFuel

Matador Increases 2024 Oil Output Projection by 5%

Dallas-based Matador now plans to produce an average of 98,500 to 101,500 barrels of oil per day in 2024, a 5% increase from the company鈥檚 previous projection.

October 23, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Birla Carbon to Open $1B Graphite Plant in South Carolina

The company will build a 435,000-square-foot facility in Orangeburg County to launch next-generation synthetic graphite production operations.

October 23, 2024