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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.

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475 Workers Detained in Hyundai Georgia Plant Raid

The raid focused on the battery plant construction site and agencies are investigating allegations of unlawful employment practices and other serious federal crimes.

September 5, 2025
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GM Scales Back Chevy Bolt EV Launch Amid Tax Credit Cuts

GM is bracing for the early expiration of $7,500 in consumer tax credits for the purchase of EVs added during the Biden administration that President Trump and the Republican Congress have cut.

September 4, 2025
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ConocoPhillips to Slash Up to 25% of Global Workforce

The majority of the oil giant’s job cuts, which are in the range of 20% to 25% of its roughly 13,000-strong workforce, will occur this year, the company said in an email Sept. 3.

September 3, 2025
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OPEC Adds 400,000 Barrels Daily in August Supply Hike

The extra barrels have so far only put modest downward pressure on crude prices, but threaten to unleash a major surplus in the coming months, according to the International Energy Agency.

September 3, 2025
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Tesla Sales Plunge Across Europe as EV Market Grows

Tesla’s worldwide vehicle deliveries fell 13% in the first half of the year, putting the company on course for its second consecutive annual decline.

September 3, 2025
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Volkswagen ID. Polo Revives Legacy Model in Electric Form

The manufacturer on Sept. 3 unveiled a camouflaged version of the ID. Polo, which is expected to be priced below €25,000 ($29,125) when it goes on sale next year.

September 3, 2025
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Diesel Prices May Climb Higher Into Harvest Season

Money managers turned the most bullish on diesel in four weeks after Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled openness to a rate cut last month.

September 2, 2025
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Truckers’ Input Sought on N.Y. Thruway Facility Upgrades

Information gathered will inform a Request for Proposals on facility upgrades that will open to vendors next year. The state’s current fuel contracts expire in 2027.

September 2, 2025
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Pinch Acquires Levinge in Oil Field Freight Merger

Houston-based Pinch is seeking to expand its flatbed less-than-truckload and truckload operations for oil and natural gas exploration and service companies with the deal.

August 29, 2025
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Oregon Could Join Hawaii in Mandating Per-Mile Fees for EVs

Hawaii was the first state to create a mandatory road usage charge program to make up for decreases in fuel tax revenue due to the growing number of electric, hybrid and fuel-efficient cars.

August 29, 2025