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.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Takes Control of Twitter
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter and ousted the CEO, chief financial officer and the company’s top lawyer, two people familiar with the deal said Oct. 27.
October 28, 2022EU to Ban New Combustion Engine Cars as of 2035
The European Union reached a deal to effectively ban new combustion engine cars from 2035, a move that will reshape transportation and mark a significant step on the path to reduce carbon emissions.
Pump Prices Along the East Coast Are Rising on Gasoline Shortage
Gasoline shortages rippling across the East Coast are driving up pump prices from New York to Maine, potentially frustrating the Biden administration’s effort to rein in energy costs ahead of the election.
Wyoming Group: Most Local Refineries Sell Fuel Elsewhere
Most of Wyoming’s output of diesel, renewable diesel and biodiesel is sent to other states rather than being used locally.
The US Is Exporting Record Oil and Fuel Even as East Coast Faces Shortages
The U.S. exported a record amount of crude and fuel in mid-October, even as the East Coast grapples with shortages of both diesel and gasoline.
Peterbilt Debuts SuperTruck II Concept at MCE
SAN DIEGO — Peterbilt Motors Co. unveiled its SuperTruck II high-efficiency concept vehicle for the first time in the exhibit hall at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
Panel Discusses the Future of Zero-Emission Trucks
SAN DIEGO — Cooperation among stakeholders will be necessary to help propel trucking industry adoption of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, experts said.
Volvo Unveils Total Cost of Ownership Tool for Electric Trucks
SAN DIEGO — Volvo Trucks North America introduced a tool to help motor carriers examine the financial considerations of adopting zero-emission vehicles.
Diesel Bumps Up 0.2¢ to $5.341 a Gallon
The national average price of diesel remained essentially flat, nudging up two-tenths of a cent to reach $5.341 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 24.
Hyzon Demonstrates Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Truck
SAN DIEGO — Hyzon Motors offered on-road demonstrations of its hydrogen fuel cell electric tractor here at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition, giving attendees a hands-on experience with its zero-emission technology.