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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, Fuel

Apollo Inks $1 Billion Deal With BP for Stake in Gas Link

Apollo Global Management agreed to pay BP Plc $1 billion for a stake in a key Caspian-region natural gas pipeline.

September 16, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Daimler Broadens Global Platform of Electric Vehicles, Services

The company introduced a dedicated brand for its global charging infrastructure initiatives and broadened the scope of its financial services business.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
September 15, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Automakers Urge EU to Delay Stricter Emissions Mandates

The European Union should use emergency regulation to delay its 2025 emissions targets for automakers, according to a draft proposition from the industry lobby seen by Bloomberg.

September 12, 2024
Government, Technology, Fuel

Auditing Report Calls EU’s Hydrogen Targets Unrealistic

The European Union is likely to miss its hydrogen targets due to unrealistic goals “driven by political will” and needs a strategic plan, a financial watchdog says. 

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Hurricane Francine Nears Louisiana as Category 2 Storm

MORGAN CITY, La. — Hurricane Francine barreled toward Louisiana on Sept. 11, strengthening to a Category 2 storm that could bring deadly storm surge to the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Jack Brook and Sara Cline | Associated Press
September 11, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

VW Urges EU to Rethink Emissions Targets Amid Job Cuts

Volkswagen Chairman Hans Dieter Pötsch said "politicians have given the industry targets without the necessary infrastructure being available."

September 11, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Brookfield Commits $1.1B to Infinium’s Low-Carbon Fuel Growth

Brookfield Asset Management is investing up to $1.1 billion in the low-carbon e-fuels startup Infinium.

Joe Ryan and Michelle Ma | Bloomberg News
September 10, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

US Oil Demand to Plateau This Year, EIA Says

U.S. oil demand growth is forecast to plateau this year, in the latest bearish indicator for the market, according to the Energy Information Administration.

Antonia Mufarech | Bloomberg News
September 10, 2024
Government, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

DOE Studying ‘Soft’ Costs to Deploy EV Charging

The U.S. Department of Energy is studying so-called soft costs of deploying EV charging infrastructure that sometimes are overlooked but can be higher than the basic buildout costs.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
September 10, 2024
Business, Fuel

World’s Top Oil Traders See Boom Years Fade

The world’s top commodity merchants are grappling with a tougher environment for trading oil as seismic market events of the past few years start to lose their impact.

September 10, 2024