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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.

Perspective, Business, Government, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Opinion: Fuel-Economy Rules and Used-Truck Pricing

By now, you’re well aware of President Obama’s announcement that he will direct the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to set the next — i.e., the post-2018 — round of medium- and heavy-truck fuel economy and emissions standards.

April 7, 2014
Government, Business, Fuel

Ontario Orders 3% Biodiesel Mandate

Starting April 1, the provincial government in Ontario is requiring that trucking’s main fuel sold there be at least 3% biodiesel.

April 1, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Declines 1.3¢ to $3.975 a Gallon

Diesel fell for a third straight week, declining 1.3 cents to $3.975 per gallon, the Department of Energy reported March 31.

April 1, 2014
Business, Fuel

Clean Energy Opens Two LNG Highway Stations

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. said it has begun fueling UPS Inc.’s liquefied natural gas heavy-duty truck fleet at its America’s Natural Gas Highway stations in Amarillo, Texas, and Oklahoma City.

April 1, 2014
Special Coverage, Business, Fuel

Love’s to Expand Heavy-Duty CNG Network

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Love’s Travel Stops plans to add 11 more compressed natural gas fueling stations to its national heavy-duty truck network, company officials said here.

March 28, 2014
Government, Business, Fuel

ATA Pressing Congress on Renewing Natural-Gas Tax Credit

American Trucking Associations is pressing Congress to renew the tax credit for natural gas and propane, saying the credit encouraged people and businesses to switch to the alternative fuels.

March 27, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Declines 1.5¢ to $3.988 a Gallon

Diesel fell for the third time in four weeks, dipping 1.5 cents to $3.988 per gallon, the Department of Energy reported.

March 24, 2014
Business, Fuel

US Diesel Average Slides 1.8¢ to $4.003

The retail diesel average slid 1.8 cents last week to $4.003 a gallon but stayed over $4 for the fourth consecutive week, the U.S. Department of Energy reported.

March 24, 2014
Business, Fuel

Quality Carriers Expands With Houston Terminal

Quality Carriers Inc. said it has expanded its operations by adding a new terminal in the Houston market, due to an expanding natural gas market.

March 21, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Slides 1.8¢ to $4.003 a Gallon; Gasoline Continues to Climb

Diesel fell for the second time in three weeks, dipping 1.8 cents to $4.003 per gallon, the Department of Energy reported.

March 18, 2014