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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.

Business, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire

Penske Forms EV Infrastructure Advisory JV With Mitsui Unit

LAS VEGAS — Penske Transportation Solutions and ForeFront Power are teaming up for an electric vehicle infrastructure advisory joint venture to be known as Penske Energy, the partners said May 21.

May 28, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Energy Transfer to Buy Permian Operator WTG for $3.3 Billion

U.S. pipeline giant Energy Transfer LP has reached a deal to buy WTG Midstream through a deal valued at about $3.25 billion.

May 28, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

ZM to Bring Zero-Emission Work Trucks to North America

LAS VEGAS — ZM Trucks outlined its plans to enter the North American commercial vehicle market with a portfolio of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks.

May 24, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Pilot’s Wright: Companies Must Lead Sustainability Movement

LAS VEGAS — To provide a better understanding of the drive for innovation of alternative fuels and electrification, Pilot CEO Adam Wright told a story of his family vacation at a water park.

May 24, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC+ Expected to Extend Supply Cuts

OPEC+ will hold next month’s policy meeting online rather than in person, while several delegates said they expected the group to extend its current supply cuts into the second half of the year.

May 24, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Accelera Launches Next-Gen Hydrogen, Electric Solutions

LAS VEGAS — Accelera by Cummins launched its next generation of decarbonizing technologies at Advanced Clean Transportation Expo 2024.

May 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

WattEV CEO Challenges Truck Makers on Megawatt Charging

LAS VEGAS — WattEV CEO Salim Youssefzadeh issued a challenge to Class 8 truck makers at Advanced Clean Transportation Expo 2024.

May 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Truck Maker Execs Hopeful on BETs Despite Slow Adoption

LAS VEGAS — Battery-electric truck adoption rates surprised to the downside over the past five years, a panel of executives from America’s truck manufacturers said at ACT Expo 2024.

May 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Kenworth Reveals SuperTruck 2 Concept at ACT Expo

LAS VEGAS — Kenworth Truck Co. showcased its SuperTruck 2 high-efficiency concept tractor for the first time this week at Advanced Clean Transportation Expo 2024.

May 23, 2024
Business, Fuel

John Hess Calls Investors to Back Chevron Deal Before Vote

John Hess is talking to directly with shareholders in a last-ditch effort to ensure enough support for a $53 billion takeover by Chevron Corp., according to people familiar with the matter.

May 23, 2024