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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.

Business, Fuel

Oil Drilling Recovery Unlikely This Year, Baker Hughes Says

Baker Hughes Co. lowered its expectations for U.S. shale activity, saying an anticipated recovery in oil drilling is no longer likely this year.

David Wethe | Bloomberg News
July 26, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Targets Biden Administration’s EV Agenda at RNC

A rollback of policies that former President Donald Trump believes unfairly target fossil fuel-powered vehicles would be among the central priorities he'd tackle if re-elected this fall.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 25, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Ruling Paves Way to Restart Work on Exxon’s Texas LNG Plant

A bankruptcy judge on July 24 approved a settlement that will allow other companies to finish work on an Exxon gas export project in Texas.

Ruth Liao and Alex Wolf | Bloomberg News
July 24, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous, Top 100

Atlas Energy to Deploy Self-Driving Trucks for Fracking Sand

Atlas Energy plans to deploy self-driving trucks developed by Kodiak Robotics for delivery of fracking sand to Permian Basin oil and natural gas wells in Texas beginning in early 2025.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
July 24, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla's Second-Quarter Profit Falls 45% to $1.48 Billion

DETROIT — Tesla’s second-quarter net income fell 45% compared with a year ago as the company’s global electric vehicle sales tumbled despite price cuts and low-interest financing.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
July 23, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Sheds 4.7¢ to $3.779 a Gallon

The national average diesel price dipped 4.7 cents to $3.779 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 22.

July 22, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

American Farmers’ Next Hot Commodity Is Canola for Biofuels

A growing number of energy and agriculture firms have been boosting spending in an effort to plant and crush more canola, an oilseed that could play a big role in the renewable fuel markets.

Kim Chipman | Bloomberg News
July 22, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Shipping Gets Dirtier as Houthi Attacks Fuel Longer Voyages

Shipping’s carbon emissions climbed by 23 million tons in the first half of this year, partly as vessels took longer routes to avoid attacks in the Red Sea.

Jack Wittels | Bloomberg News
July 22, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

EPA Awards $4.3B to Pollution Reduction Projects in 30 States

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $4.3 billion in grants to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution.

Matthew Daly | Associated Press
July 22, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Stellantis Forks Out $190 Million in US Fuel Economy Fines

Stellantis NV paid $190 million in civil penalties in the first half of 2024 for failing to meet U.S. fuel efficiency standards, filings with regulators showed.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
July 19, 2024