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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

Fleetmaster Express Celebrates Launch of Two Volvo VNR Electric Trucks

Fleetmaster Express marked the launch of the first two Volvo VNR Electric trucks in its fleet with a ceremony in Arlington, Texas , the company announced May 26. 

May 31, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, For-Hire

Trailer Manufacturers, Suppliers Aim to Help Fleets Curb Fuel Costs

Fleets and shippers have found that monitoring trailer performance plays an important role in achieving optimal fuel savings.

Jack Ferry | Special to Transport Topics
May 31, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

State Lawmakers Take Steps to Advance Hydrogen Fuel

State legislators across the nation are working to create new laws to promote the development and use of hydrogen energy.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 27, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

States Make Plays to Become Federal Hydrogen Fuel Hubs

Like Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas, other states across the nation are scrambling to become hydrogen hubs in the hopes of securing some of the $9.5 billion in federal funds for clean hydrogen initiatives.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 27, 2022
Business, Fuel

Rivian Manufacturing Chief to Depart in Management Shuffle

Rivian Automotive Inc. is shuffling its executive ranks in an effort to help the Amazon.com Inc.-backed company overcome growing pains.

May 27, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

White House Eyes Restarting Idle Refineries

The Biden administration is reaching out to the oil industry to inquire about restarting shuttered refineries, as the White House scrambles to address record-high gasoline prices that are setting off political alarm bells ahead of the midterm elections.

May 26, 2022
Business, Fuel

More Memorial Day Travel Expected, Despite High Gas Prices

To drive, or not to drive? This Memorial Day weekend, with surging gas prices that are redefining pain at the pump, that is the question for many Americans as a new COVID-19 surge also spreads across the country.

May 26, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Slips 4.2¢ to $5.571 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel dipped for the second week in a row, down this week by 4.2 cents to $5.571 a gallon from $5.613, the Energy Information Administration reported May 23.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
May 26, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Senate Committee Advances Fuel Markets Bill

Legislation designed to enhance market transparency and direct the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud or manipulation linked to inflating gasoline prices was approved by a Senate panel.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 26, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Spiking Gas and Food Costs Weigh on Biden Biofuel Plans

Surging gasoline and food costs are weighing on the Biden administration as it prepares to set mandates for the use of renewable fuels.

May 26, 2022