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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

NACFE: Early Electric TRUs Show Promise; Struggle With Costs

The research, published Oct. 18, marked NACFE鈥檚 first analysis of alternatives available to fleets, with the introduction of all-electric TRUs in its early stages.

October 23, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Hyundai Testing Novel Hydrogen Production

Hyundai鈥檚 plant in Georgia has been running its internal logistics operations using hydrogen and the automaker has been testing domestic production of the fuel using biogas from food scraps.

October 23, 2024
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Drops 7.8垄 to $3.553

The national average diesel price fell 7.8 cents to $3.553 per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 21.

October 21, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Northvolt Close to $300M Deal to Address Cash Flow Issues

A combination of shareholders, lenders and customers are participating in the bridge funding, and the instruments vary among these groups, a source said.

October 17, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

EV Manufacturer Revoy Unveils Ryder as First Customer

Revoy revealed Ryder System as the first customer for the Bay Area startup鈥檚 electric vehicle, which converts a Class 8 diesel semi into a hybrid without any changes to the tractor.

October 17, 2024
BusinessFuel

LNG Tanker Glut Is Softening Blow for Consumers

Ships that carry LNG are being built faster than new supplies of the fuel can come to market, helping to lower transport costs and cushioning consumers from paying more for energy this winter.

October 17, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

PACT, Utilities Team Up to Speed ZEV Infrastructure Buildout

The memorandum of understanding sends a signal to the freight market that utilities are allies, Aravind Kailas told TT. 鈥淲e can present a united front,鈥 he said.

October 17, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Supreme Court Greenlights EPA鈥檚 Power Plant Emission Rules

Opponents, including trade groups and companies in the power and mining industries, were seeking to halt the rules while a legal challenge goes forward at a federal appeals court.

October 16, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Volvo Trucks Pushes Ahead With Electric Truck Goals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve reaffirmed Oct. 13 his commitment to lowering emissions with electric trucks even amid a slowing market.

October 15, 2024
BusinessFuel

Diesel Rises for Fourth Straight Week With 4.7-Cent Gain

The national average diesel price increased 4.7 cents to $3.631 per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 15.聽

October 15, 2024