Fuel

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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

Fuel Flash: 2021 4th Quarter Report: Oil, Diesel, Gas Price Trends 

Oil prices have crept back into the $70s, wholesale prices continued to fall, but not much has changed with demand and supply. As we get into 2022 and the winter weather, prices will reach back into the $80s.

February 1, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

First US Mile of Wireless EV Charging Road Coming to Detroit

DETROIT — The first mile of a wireless electric vehicle charging public road in the United States will be built in the Motor City.

Sheri McWhirter | mlive.com
February 1, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Biden’s EV Plan Faces Jam From Cultural Divide

President Joe Biden wants electric vehicles to account for 50% of new car sales by 2030. But to meet that target he may have to sell the cars to a skeptical demographic: Donald Trump voters.

Gregory Korte | Bloomberg News
February 1, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Top 100

Werner to Validate Cummins 15-Liter Natural Gas, Hydrogen Engines

Werner Enterprises and Cummins Inc. announced Werner will begin validation and integration of Cummins’ recently announced 15-liter natural gas and 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines in its vehicles.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 1, 2022
Government, Fuel

$4 a Gallon in Range as Diesel Climbs 6.6¢ to $3.846

The national average price for diesel maintained its upward trajectory, climbing 6.6 cents to $3.846 gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 31.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
January 31, 2022
Business, Fuel

Exxon Restructures Divisions, Packs Up for Houston

NEW YORK — Exxon Mobil is restructuring its business into three divisions and moving its headquarters 250 miles south from Irving, Texas, to its campus north of Houston.

January 31, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Earthstone to Buy Permian Oil Producer Bighorn for $860 Million

Earthstone Energy Inc. agreed to buy closely held oil and gas producer Bighorn Permian Resources for $860 million.

Christine Buurma | Bloomberg News
January 31, 2022
Business, Fuel

Chevron Profit Falls Short of Forecasts Despite Oil’s Rally

Chevron Corp. posted disappointing profits after slumping values for some long-held fields hurt the oil giant’s ability to take full advantage of surging energy prices.

Kevin Crowley | Bloomberg News
January 28, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Five Questions With Kerry Stritt, VP of Fleet Services for Southeastern Freight Lines

A professional answers our questions about challenge and innovations in his department.

January 28, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Trailer GHG Ruling Muted by California Rules, Industry's Direction

A D.C. court of appeals ruling exempts trailers from federal greenhouse gas and fuel-­efficiency rules, but California mandates will create the same technology standards for many fleets, while others are adopting the technology because of the economic case for it.

Steve Brawner | Contributing Writer
January 28, 2022