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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.

BusinessTechnologyFuel

Voltera Raises $50 Million to Boost Expansion Plans

Voltera also raised $100 million in debt financing in August. The funds will also be used for building out the company鈥檚 planned network of charging sites.

November 19, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Glut Set to Thwart Trump鈥檚 Call to 鈥楩rack, Frack, Frack鈥

President-elect Donald Trump鈥檚 vows to 鈥渇rack, frack, frack鈥 are about to collide with a global crude glut that鈥檚 set to, finally, temper record shale production.

November 19, 2024
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Drops 3垄 to $3.491 a Gallon

The national average diesel price dropped 3 cents to $3.491 a gallon in its third straight decline, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 18.

November 18, 2024
BusinessFuel

US Refineries See Seasonal Highs Ahead of Holiday Travel

U.S. Gulf Coast refineries are operating at their highest capacity for this time of year since 1992 as they capitalize on strong fuel demand from Mexico and Brazil.

November 18, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Gas Prices Below $3 a Gallon in Time for Thanksgiving

U.S. average gasoline prices are set to fall below $3 a gallon, just in time for Thanksgiving, when holiday travel is expected to climb back to pre-pandemic levels.

November 18, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Biden to Stand Fast on LNG-Permit Halt, Energy Chief Signals

The Biden administration won鈥檛 decide on any natural gas-export permits before the presidential term ends in late January, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm signaled.

November 15, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Tesla, Rivian Drop on Report Trump Wants to End EV Credit

U.S. auto stocks and Asian battery makers fell after Reuters reported President-elect Donald Trump plans to eliminate a key consumer tax credit aimed at boosting electric-vehicle adoption.

November 14, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Truck Maker Nikola Trims 135 Staff in Cost-Cutting Move

Truck maker Nikola recently reduced staffing levels as it seeks to control costs.

November 14, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

CARB Rules Seen as Hindrance to Obtaining New Diesel Vehicles

Zero-emission vehicle sales in California over the past two years have been better than anticipated, but the transition to EVs has left some dealers challenged to obtain new diesel trucks.

November 14, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Five States Seek CARB Delays When Regs Take Effect in 2025

Truckers and legislators in half of the 10 states that automatically adopted California鈥檚 Advanced Clean Trucks regulation are trying to put the brakes on before the 2025 rules take effect.

November 14, 2024