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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.

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Pump Prices Tumble 20% in Key Swing States Ahead of Election

Days before a neck-and-neck presidential race, pump prices 鈥 one of the most salient data points consumers use to gauge inflation 鈥 are tumbling in key swing states.

November 1, 2024
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EPA Grants 4 States $248.9M for I-95 EV Truck Charging Sites

EPA is paying $248.9 million to develop 24 electric truck charging sites for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles along the Interstate 95 freight corridor in four East Coast states.

October 31, 2024
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Colonial Pipeline Weighs Bids for Potential $10B Sale

The Alpharetta, Ga.-based company is working with advisers as it seeks to gauge interest from potential buyers, according to sources who asked not to be named.

October 29, 2024
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Soybean Demand Drops as US Biofuel Tax Credit Stalls

Agriculture giants including Cargill Inc. and Bunge Global SA are slowing their buying of soybeans because of uncertainty over U.S. biofuels policy.

October 29, 2024
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Oil Prices Fall on Weak Global Demand

Global oil prices are falling sharply after a retaliatory strike by Israel over the weekend targeted Iranian military sites rather than its energy infrastructure as had been feared.

October 29, 2024
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Diesel Price Nudges Up 2垄 to $3.573 a Gallon

The U.S. average diesel price edged up 2 cents, reaching $3.573 per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 28.

October 28, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Ford鈥檚 Profit Outlook Falls Short as EV Demand Slows

Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes this year will be about $10 billion, down from a previous outlook for as much as $12 billion, the company said Oct. 28.

October 28, 2024
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Voltera Adds Two California Truck Charging Locations

鈥淪ecuring these two sites in California is a significant step forward in our mission to support the electrification of commercial fleets,鈥 said Sylvia Hendron.

October 28, 2024
BusinessFuel

As Crude Fades, Big Oil Must Borrow to Pay Investors

Weaker crude prices and refining margins are likely forcing four of the five supermajor oil companies to borrow money to fund $15 billion in share buybacks for the most recent quarter.

October 28, 2024
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Tesla Targets Full Semi Production by End of 2026

Tesla expects production of its Semi Class 8 tractor to accelerate to full throttle by the end of 2026, according to a senior executive, as the automaker offers more details about the vehicle.

October 25, 2024