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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.

Government, Business, Fuel

EPA Tweaks Emissions Rules Proposed for Cars, Light Trucks

The Biden administration on March 20 announced new emissions standards for automobiles and light- and medium-duty pickup trucks.

March 20, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Stellantis Agrees to California EV Rules It Long Opposed

Stellantis NV has agreed to strict rules to boost electric cars set by California and adopted by several other U.S. states that the carmaker has previously blasted.

March 19, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Electrifying Trucking: $1 Trillion Needed for Infrastructure

The trucking industry transitioning to full electrification would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investments, a new study revealed March 19.

March 19, 2024
Business, Fuel

BP Oil Refinery in Indiana Resumes Operations

WHITING, Ind. — BP’s sprawling oil refinery in northwest Indiana has resumed normal operations more than six weeks after a power outage prompted the energy giant to temporarily shut down.  

March 19, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Demand for Electric Power Takeoff Systems Is Growing

The power takeoff unit, a staple of thousands of vocational work trucks across dozens of industries, is on the verge of a makeover, as more operators are finding benefits in electric systems.

March 19, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Biden Drops Mileage Score for EVs in Bid to Spur Sales

The Biden administration is setting a new estimate of the fuel efficiency of electric vehicles meant to better reflect the real world and further drive sales of emission-free cars.

March 19, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Bumps Up 2.4¢ to $4.028 a Gallon

The national average diesel price gained 2.4 cents, the first increase in the past four weeks, to settle at $4.028 a gallon, according to EIA data released March 18.

March 18, 2024
Business, Fuel

Exxon Open to Dialogue With Chevron Over Guyana, CEO Says

Exxon Mobil is open to talking to Chevron about its proposed takeover of Hess as the oil giants spar over the deal’s implications for a massive offshore oil project in Guyana.

March 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

New York Offers $16 Million in Hydrogen Grants

New York has launched two grant programs totaling $16 million to pay for developing, testing and trial runs of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and industrial hydrogen energy projects.

March 18, 2024
Business, Fuel

Shell Plans to Divest 1,000 Retail Sites

Shell Plc plans to divest 500 retail sites annually over the next two years, responding to a growing demand for electric vehicle chargers.

March 18, 2024