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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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Eco-Driving Techniques Can Reduce Crashes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Researchers are finding that carriers whose drivers use fuel-efficient driving techniques can not only reduce emissions and fuel consumption, but also reduce crashes.

October 13, 2024
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US Expands Sanctions on Iran Oil Sector Over Israel Attack

The U.S. announced new sanctions on Iran’s oil and petrochemicals sectors in response to the country’s Oct. 1 ballistic-missile attack on Israel.

October 13, 2024
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Fuel Shortage Hampers Hurricane Milton Cleanup in Florida

CORTEZ, Fla. — Floridians recovering from Hurricane Milton spent much of Oct. 12 searching for gas as a fuel shortage gripped the state.

October 13, 2024
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Economy Repeats as ATRI’s Top Industry Issue for 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For the second year in a row, the state of the nation’s economy was the top-ranked industry issue that led the ATRI 2024 list of Top Industry Concerns.

October 12, 2024
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Mexico Aims for Locally Made EVs to Rival Imports

Sheinbaum, a former energy researcher who made the small car part of her pledges in her Oct. 1 inauguration address, said the goal is for all components to be made locally.

October 11, 2024
BusinessFuel

EIA Cuts Diesel Price Forecast Despite Harvest Season Uptick

Forecasts for trucking’s main fuel, which alongside heating oil is part of the distillate portion of the crude barrel, softened over the past month even as retail prices edged higher.

October 10, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Verne’s Cryo-Compressed Hydrogen Tech Nears Pilot Phase

San Francisco-based Verne plans to offer truck makers the option of cryo-compressed hydrogen storage to achieve the same range as a diesel tractor.

October 10, 2024
GovernmentFuel

IRS, Several States Grant Fuel Tax Relief After Hurricane Helene

The IRS and several states have issued temporary fuel tax waivers stemming from Hurricane Helene to help businesses provide disaster relief services and assist in recovery efforts.

October 10, 2024
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Emissions Tampering Costs Auto Parts Firm $10M in Fines

On Sept. 10, Rudy’s Performance Parts Inc. and its owner, Aaron Rudolf, were sentenced in federal court in Washington, D.C., for conspiring to violate the Clean Air Act.

October 9, 2024
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GM Eyes Affordable Electric Pickup With 350-Mile Range

The Detroit-based automaker is working to secure a North American supply of lithium iron phosphate batteries, according to its vice president of battery strategy.

October 8, 2024