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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Nikola Pickup Had No Nikola Parts, GM Engineer Testifies

Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton wasn’t truthful when he claimed his company was responsible for most of the components in a planned pickup truck General Motors Co. was to build for the electric vehicle maker, a GM engineer testified.

Bob Van Voris and Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
September 22, 2022
Business, Fuel

Amtrak Aims for Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045

Amtrak plans to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the network by 2045, the rail company announced Sept. 22, marking the latest move to address its commitment to reduce carbon footprints.

Skylar Woodhouse | Bloomberg News
September 22, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

California Seeks to Ban Sales of Diesel Big Rigs by 2040

Saying they had a “moral obligation,” California regulators could soon ban the sale of diesel big rigs by 2040.

September 22, 2022
Business, Fuel

Circle K Owner Goes on Food Marketing Push

Circle K parent Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. only gets about half of its gross profit from fuel. That has CEO Brian Hannasch thinking about how to kickstart the company’s fresh food business, which represents just 11% of sales in its 9,000 North American stores.

Mathieu Dion | Bloomberg News
September 21, 2022
Business, Fuel

Gasoline’s 98-Day Slide Ends With Modest Price Hike

Retail gasoline prices in the U.S. have posted their first increase — albeit very modestly — after a 98-day streak of declines, suggesting consumers won’t get much more relief at the pump. Prices now stand at $3.681 a gallon, according to auto club AAA.

Ilena Peng | Bloomberg News
September 21, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Hertz to Order Up to 175,000 EVs From GM

The Hertz Corp. is planning to order up to 175,000 electric vehicles from General Motors Co. over the next five years for its rental fleet, the companies said Sept. 20.

Kalea Hall | The Detroit News
September 21, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Cummins Showcases Fuel Cell, Engine Innovations

HANOVER, Germany — Cummins CEO Jennifer Rumsey detailed a two-part strategy the company is following to achieve net-zero emissions from its product line built around zero-emission technologies and innovations to improve the performance of internal combustion engines.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
September 20, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Nikola Execs Threatened to Quit If Trevor Milton Didn’t Step Down

Three top Nikola Corp. executives threatened to resign in 2020 if the electric vehicle maker’s founder, Trevor Milton, didn’t step down as executive chairman, according to a filing in the federal fraud case against him.

September 20, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Fisker, Wallbox Partner on EV Charging Stations

Electric vehicle maker Fisker Inc. on Sept. 20 named electric vehicle and energy management solutions provider Wallbox its global partner for home EV charging solutions.

September 20, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Daum Stresses Green Technology, Collaboration

HANOVER, Germany — Daimler Truck CEO Martin Daum said his company is pursuing a clean-energy strategy built around electric and fuel cell technology, setting aside natural gas as a component of the plan.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
September 20, 2022