Fuel
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.
Groups Urge Cautious Approach With EPA NOx Proposal
Transportation groups expressed general support for the goal of reducing nitrogen oxides emissions in comments filed with federal regulators regarding a proposal to set stricter NOx limits for trucks, but cautioned against an overly aggressive approach that could be harmful to motor carriers’ operations and ability to serve the public.
House Passes Fuel Price Gouging Bill
Legislation that aims to expand federal provisions against price gouging in the marketplace for gasoline and other fuels passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 19.
Spot Market Normalization Signals Uncertain Future
The spot market has been declining, but with rates and volumes still above historic norms it’s unclear where it will stabilize.
Gas Price Records Mount as Travel Nears Pre-COVID Norms
Gasoline prices in the U.S. have hit fresh peaks for the past 10 days, the longest run of consecutive records just as travel is expected to approach levels seen before the pandemic, according to auto club AAA.
Diesel’s Surge, Scarcity Creates Issues for Farmers
Farmers from Iowa to Ukraine are grappling with surging diesel prices and an unsteady supply, forcing them to spend unprecedented sums on fuel in a chaotic market and raising concerns about the autumn harvest.
Diesel’s High Cost Due to Refining Capacity Shortage, Exports, Experts Say
With record-high diesel and gasoline prices across the country, oil industry analysts told Transport Topics the runaway energy market isn’t being caused exclusively by higher crude prices or the U.S. economy driving demand for petroleum products.
California to Join $8 Billion Hydrogen Hub Race
California will seek some of the $8 billion President Joe Biden set aside for building hydrogen production hubs, joining a crowded race among states angling for the money.
Supply Chain Woes Threaten Electric Grid
A vast swath of North America from the Great Lakes to the West Coast is at risk of blackouts this summer as heat, drought, shuttered power plants and supply chain woes strain the electric grid, according to a report.
May 18, 2022Europe’s Push to Cut Russian Gas Faces Race Against Winter
While Europeans bask in the warmth of spring, governments are in a race against winter.
May 18, 2022UK Startup Wants to Build Batteries for Boats
U.K. battery company Britishvolt Ltd. received an investment from shipping firm Scorpio Group as it looks to develop technologies to help decarbonize the maritime sector.