Fuel
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.
Europe, US Push for Oil Funding Curbs Deal to Outlast Trump
The EU, US and other countries are hammering out a plan to throttle tens of billions of dollars of financial support for foreign oil and gas projects before Donald Trump moves into the White House.
Exxon Signs Deal to Supply Lithium to Battery Maker LG Chem
Exxon has signed a preliminary agreement to provide battery metal lithium to an LG Chem plant in the U.S., strengthening the oil major’s role in the domestic critical minerals supply chain.
EV Demand Could Drop 27% Without Tax Credit
Still, because EVs account for a small percentage of new car sales, removing the credit would have little impact on gasoline demand.
Kansas Hydrogen Hunt Seen Fueling New Energy Revolution
A new Gold Rush is taking shape on a quiet stretch of Kansas prairie. There, a clutch of startups backed by the likes of Bill Gates are searching below the surface for hydrogen.
Trump Targets Auto Mileage Rules He Blasted as ‘EV Mandate'
The incoming Trump administration is looking to slash fuel-efficiency requirements for new cars and light trucks as part of plans to unwind Biden policies he has blasted as an “EV mandate."
Florida Man Facing Federal Prison Time for Biofuel Fraud
A Florida man is facing up to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and filing false claims after overstating biodiesel credits that were reported to the IRS and EPA.
Voltera Raises $50 Million to Boost Expansion Plans
Voltera also raised $100 million in debt financing in August. The funds will also be used for building out the company’s planned network of charging sites.
Oil Glut Set to Thwart Trump’s Call to ‘Frack, Frack, Frack’
President-elect Donald Trump’s vows to “frack, frack, frack” are about to collide with a global crude glut that’s set to, finally, temper record shale production.
November 19, 2024Diesel Price Drops 3¢ to $3.491 a Gallon
The national average diesel price dropped 3 cents to $3.491 a gallon in its third straight decline, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 18.
November 18, 2024US Refineries See Seasonal Highs Ahead of Holiday Travel
U.S. Gulf Coast refineries are operating at their highest capacity for this time of year since 1992 as they capitalize on strong fuel demand from Mexico and Brazil.