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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.

Business, Technology, Fuel

Tesla鈥檚 Priestley to EV Fleets: Now Is the Time to Scale

LAS VEGAS 鈥 In a rare trade show appearance for the company, the head of Tesla鈥檚 heavy-duty truck program stressed that electric truck technology is ready for prime time.

May 21, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Drops 5.9垄 to Hit $3.789 a Gallon

The national average diesel price continued to slide, shedding 5.9 cents to reach $3.789 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 20.

May 20, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Fuel Cell Maker Symbio Unveils Class 8 FCEV Demonstrator

Hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Symbio, backed by three auto industry heavyweights, unwrapped a Class 8 tractor equipped with its powertrain.

May 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Coalition Seeks Information on New Biofuel Tax Credit System

A coalition of biofuel proponents and agricultural groups is asking Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for guidance about a Clean Fuels Production Credit based on carbon intensity scores.

May 17, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

More Iowa Biodiesel to Flow From $14 Million State Grants

More renewable fuel from Iowa producers could soon be flowing thanks to a funding increase from the state.

May 17, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Clean Energy Fuels to Build Nine RNG Production Facilities

Clean Energy Fuels is teaming up with Maas Energy Works to build nine renewable natural gas production facilities at dairy farms across seven states, the companies said May 14.

May 17, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, For-Hire

Kenworth to Start Production of T680s, T880s With X15N in Q3

Kenworth plans to begin production of its Class 8 T680 tractor and T880 vocational truck with Cummins鈥 X15N natural gas engine in the third quarter of 2024, it said May 15.

May 17, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Five Key Considerations for Fleet Electrification

Many steps come before, during and after electric vehicle procurement, and that success is dependent on fleet owners doing things differently 鈥 and more quickly 鈥 than their peers.

May 17, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Honda Takes Wraps Off Class 8 Hydrogen FCEV Concept Truck

LAS VEGAS 鈥 Honda unveiled a concept Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.

May 17, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Long Beach 鈥楾ri-Gen鈥 Ops Start for Toyota Vehicle Facility

Civic officials and business executives on May 2 celebrated the opening of 鈥淭ri-gen,鈥 an energy generation project at the Port of Long Beach.

May 15, 2024