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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, Fuel

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, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

EU 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.

John Ainger | Bloomberg News
October 27, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

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.

October 27, 2022
Business, Fuel

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.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
October 27, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

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.

October 26, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

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.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 25, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

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.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 24, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

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.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2022
Government, Fuel

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.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel

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.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 24, 2022