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.
Tesla Rumor Mill Misfires, Exasperates Even Elon Musk
Steel Dynamics, a Fort Wayne, Ind.-based steel producer, has gotten all sorts of attention lately from Tesla fans and followers. This has been entirely unfounded, and is one of several examples of the narrative around the Elon Musk-led company getting ahead of reality recently.
Oil Hits Seven-Year High as IEA Turns Bullish on Outlook
Oil climbed to the highest mark since October 2014 as the International Energy Agency said the market looked tighter than previously thought, with demand proving resilient to omicron.
NACFE Urges Medium-Duty Electrification
If your fleet uses vans and step vans, medium-duty box trucks, terminal tractors or heavy-duty regional haul tractors, then now is the time to think of them as viable options for electrification, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency stressed in its recent initial report from its three-week Run On Less-Electric demonstration in September.
TRB to Finalize ‘Critical Issues’ Report
WASHINGTON — Executives with the Transportation Research Board are readying a guiding document outlining issues deemed critical across modes of transportation, the group’s leadership recently announced during TRB’s annual meeting.
Automakers Realize They Need to Develop EV Charging Networks
Electric vehicle makers are beginning to recognize that charging is so critical to their mission of selling vehicles that they can’t afford not to get involved in building and operating charging networks.
Nikola Signs Battery Deal With Proterra for Electric Big Rigs
Nikola Corp. announced a long-term supply agreement with Proterra Inc. for battery technology, giving the electric big-rig maker a second source for the critical components.
Chinese EVs Find Niche Making Shorthaul Deliveries in Japan
Logistics companies in Japan, striving to cut costs and make the most out of the pandemic-inspired online shopping boom, are finding an unlikely white knight in Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, whose vans make last-mile deliveries not only cheaper, but cleaner as well.
Milton Wants to Inspect Nikola Vehicles Feds Say He Lied About
Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton claims federal prosecutors refused access to the company’s vehicles and equipment he says are crucial to his defense against fraud charges.
VTNA Slates Production on Enhanced VNR Electric for Q2
Volvo Trucks North America announced production of the enhanced Volvo VNR Electric model will begin in the second quarter.
January 14, 2022Volvo Receives Recognition for Clean Air Technology
Volvo Group North America won an award for its clean air technology efforts, the company announced last month.
January 14, 2022