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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, Logistics, Autonomous

Volvo Says Electric, Autonomous Programs Key to Growth

Volvo Group is looking to expand its autonomous and electric truck programs to build market share in its key U.S. market and drive revenue and profits higher, top executives said recently.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 5, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Gasoline Market Is Starting to Cool Down

It’s been a tailwind for oil prices for most of this year, but the previously booming U.S. gasoline market is showing a few signs of cooling off.

Alex Longley and Chunzi Xu | Bloomberg News
July 5, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel

Tesla Pauses Plant Production

A German plant reportedly will take a break this month, in addition to two model lines in Shanghai, Bloomberg reported.

Craig Trudell | Bloomberg News
July 5, 2022
Business, Fuel

5 tips to recruit and retain top technician diesel talent

The growing shortage of technicians serving the trucking industry is a critical problem for fleet maintenance managers. But you can keep your fleet on the road and retain great talent with these tips from George Arrants and the ASE Foundation. Download the tip sheet here.

July 1, 2022
Business, Fuel

5 tips to recruit and retain top technician diesel talent

The growing shortage of technicians serving the trucking industry is a critical problem for fleet maintenance managers. But you can keep your fleet on the road and retain great talent with these tips from George Arrants and the ASE Foundation. Download the tip sheet here.

July 1, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

EIA Diesel Prices Still in Limbo Going Into Third Week

The U.S. Energy Information Administration is delaying its weekly release of national diesel prices for a third week in a row due to network issues, it announced June 30.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
July 1, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Hydrogen’s Uniqueness Calls for Extra Safety Measures

Safety measures are being developed to deal with the special properties of hydrogen as the pace quickens to bring heavy-duty fuel-cell trucks to market.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 30, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Refueling Milestone to Bring Fuel-Cell Hydrogen Trucks Closer to Reality

Federal researchers hope in July to reach a key milestone to refuel heavy-duty fuel-cell hydrogen trucks in 10 minutes, paving the way to prototype hardware and protocols for fueling stations.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 30, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire

Hyliion, Cummins Collaborate on Hypertruck ERX

Hyliion Inc. announced it is collaborating with Cummins Inc. to bring Hyliion’s natural gas extended range powertrain to North American trucking on schedule.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
June 30, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

US Will Face High Gas Prices ‘as Long as It Takes,’ Biden Says

President Joe Biden said Americans will have to stomach high gas prices “as long as it takes” to beat back Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

June 30, 2022