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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, Fuel, Logistics

DOT Grant Program Focuses on Commercial Ports

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced grants for ports and supply chain corridors as part of the White House’s strategy for advancing a zero-emission freight landscape.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 24, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Traton Maintains Battery-Electric Decarbonization Focus

Navistar parent company Traton is standing firm in its belief that battery-electric trucks are the best alternative for trucking fleets looking to decarbonize their operations.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
April 24, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

ATRI Study Touts Renewable Diesel’s Benefits

There are operational and environmental gains to be realized for fleets that favor renewable diesel fuel over battery-electric vehicles, according to a new ATRI study.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
April 23, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Dips Back Below $4 at $3.992 a Gallon

The national average diesel price dipped 2.3 cents to edge below $4 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 22.

April 22, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Rivian Cuts 1% of Workforce in Second Round of Layoffs

Electric vehicle upstart Rivian, which recently put on pause plans to build a Georgia factory, said in mid-April it is laying off more workers as it cuts costs to buttress its balance sheet.

J. Scott Trubey | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
April 19, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

EPA Allows Summer Sales of Higher-Ethanol E15 Gasoline

The Biden administration is using emergency powers to authorize widespread sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline this summer, following a strategy it employed the previous two years.

April 19, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Tesla Co-Founder J.B. Straubel Built an EV Battery Colossus

Redwood Materials, started by Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel, is attempting to create a domestic loop using recycled critical metals for lithium-ion batteries.

Tom Randall | Bloomberg News
April 19, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

A Weakening Diesel Market Is Becoming a Problem for Oil

The global diesel market is deteriorating, a concerning economic signal and food for thought for bullish oil traders.

April 18, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

US Has a Fast EV-Charging Station for Every 15 Gas Stations

Automakers may be pumping the brakes on EV production in the U.S., but charging challenges — traditionally a major hurdle to adoption — are vanishing at a rapid clip.

Kyle Stock | Bloomberg News
April 18, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

US Reimposes Oil Sanctions on Venezuela

MIAMI — The Biden administration on April 17 reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela.

April 18, 2024