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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, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Increased Connectivity Is Driving Innovation and Automation

HANOVER, Germany — New vehicle architectures and connectivity are enabling data sharing, value-added services and new solutions for fleets and equipment manufacturers.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
September 26, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

US Risks Missing Emissions Goals Due to Natural Gas Reliance

America’s struggle to curb its emissions from natural gas threatens to undermine the Biden administration’s goal of having 100% carbon-free power generation by 2035.

Tope Alake | Bloomberg News
September 25, 2024
Business, Fuel

How Patriot Transport Tackles Fleet Downtime Amid Challenges

Chicago-based Patriot Transport set out to cut maintenance costs, extend oil drain intervals, and preserve equipment life—all while adhering to manufacturer warranties. This white paper provides timely insights into their approach, offering valuable lessons for fleet managers navigating the demands of the trucking industry.

September 24, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC Doubles Down on Oil Growth Despite Climate Goals

OPEC doubled down on forecasts that global oil demand will keep growing to the middle of the century, an outlier view that scientists say would lead to climate catastrophe.

Grant Smith | Bloomberg News
September 24, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

US, Canada to Negotiate Boundary to Oil-Rich Arctic Seabed

The U.S. and Canada have agreed to begin negotiations over claims to an Arctic seabed that may be rich in oil and is of growing strategic importance as Russia and China ramp up their presence.

Laura Dhillon Kane | Bloomberg News
September 24, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Ammonia-Powered Tugboat Shows How to Cut Shipping Emissions

KINGSTON, N.Y. — A tugboat powered by ammonia eased away from the shipyard dock and sailed for the first time to show how the maritime industry can slash carbon dioxide emissions.

September 24, 2024
Business, Fuel

Diesel Prices Inch Up Across US After 10-Week Decline

Despite this minor uptick, diesel remains significantly cheaper than a year ago.

September 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, For-Hire

J.B. Hunt First to Test RNG-Fueled Peterbilt 579-X15N

Multiple motor carriers have lined up to participate in a test of a single Peterbilt tractor powered by a Cummins engine fueled by renewable natural gas.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
September 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Clarios Pilots AI-Enhanced Battery Monitoring for Fleets

Clarios is introducing technology that predicts battery health, informing drivers, fleet managers and maintenance teams of a battery’s status.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
September 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Low-Voltage Power Demands Are Driving New Battery Solutions

In addition to requiring increased power, today’s trucks need redundancy in the electronic architecture to ensure critical safety systems aren’t disrupted.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
September 23, 2024