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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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Brent Crude Tumbles Below $75 a Barrel, Erasing 2024 Gains

Brent erased its 2024 gains as concerns about demand in the world’s two biggest economies overshadow heightened geopolitical risks.

September 3, 2024
BusinessFuel

Increase your fleet’s fuel economy with the right lubricants

With our recommendation of Mobil Delvac™ Extreme FE 10W-30, GP Transco was able to achieve up to a 1% gain in fuel economy—saving them hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. Find out how.

September 1, 2024
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60 Seconds: US Oil Dominance Hinges on Quiet Corner in NM

About 100 miles east of UFO-capital Roswell, a dusty corner of New Mexico with more cattle than people is quietly buttressing the U.S.’s world #oil dominance. 

August 30, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

Port of Bellingham to Install Electrical Plugs for Vessels

The Port of Bellingham received a $2.8 million grant from the state of Washington for the electrification of shore power at the shipping terminal.

August 30, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Biden Awards $62 Million to Help Speed Hydrogen Adoption

The Biden administration will award $62 million to accelerate development of the nation’s nascent hydrogen industry, seen as key for decarbonizing steel, cement and heavy transportation.

August 30, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Sustainable Transportation: A Comprehensive Overview

Explore sustainable transportation in freight and logistics: key practices, challenges and innovations driving eco-friendly supply chains and urban delivery.

August 30, 2024
BusinessFuel

Shell Set to Cut 20% of Jobs in Some Oil and Gas Divisions

Shell is set to cut around 20% of its workforce in some oil and gas exploration and development divisions as CEO Wael Sawan works to boost efficiency and profitability.

August 29, 2024
BusinessFuel

J.D. Power Cuts 2024 EV Sales Forecast in US by More Than 3%

As mainstream car buyers continue to shun electric vehicles, automotive researcher J.D. Power said Aug. 28 that battery-powered models will account for just 9% of sales in the U.S. this year.

August 28, 2024
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CARB’s Biofuel Changes Raise Concern

American agriculture groups are decrying California’s planned 20% cap on U.S.-made canola- and soy-based biodiesel and renewable diesel that could tip the market toward foreign sources.

August 28, 2024
BusinessFuel

Exxon Seeks to Sell Conventional Permian Assets for $1B

Exxon Mobil Corp. is looking to sell a package of conventional oil assets in the Permian Basin as the company focuses on growing shale production.

August 27, 2024