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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, Technology, Fuel

Nikola BEV Qualifies for CARB Voucher Incentives

Nikola Corp. announced its Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle is eligible for the hybrid and zero-emission truck and bus voucher (HVIP) incentives from the California Air Resources Board.

January 14, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Markets Are Soaring All Over the World

Diesel markets are jumping everywhere, a positive indicator for oil prices more widely.

January 14, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Makers of Electric Pickups Target Work Truck Crowd

Automakers are targeting the job site with electric pickup trucks.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
January 14, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Kenworth Sees Electric Truck Interest Grow Rapidly

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Paccar is pushing quickly into electric trucks, planning models that range from delivery box trucks to Class 8 tractors, including a hydrogen fuel cell version mated to an electric drivetrain.

Jerry Hirsch | Contributing Writer
January 13, 2022
Government, Fuel

Diesel Climbs 4.4¢ to $3.657 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel shot up 4.4 cents to $3.657 a gallon after seven consecutive declines, according to Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 10.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
January 13, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Georgia County Lands Two EV Development Projects

Newton County, Ga., has landed two major electric vehicle development projects that potentially could provide thousands of jobs in the fast-growing suburb east of Atlanta.

January 12, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Strikes Deal for Nickel for Batteries to Ensure Supply

Tesla Inc. agreed to purchase nickel supplies from miner Talon Metals Corp. as an expected surge in demand spurs automakers to secure access to battery metals and other electric car parts.

Joe Deaux | Bloomberg News
January 11, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC+ Supply Hikes Enough to Prevent Market Overheat, Oman Says

OPEC and its allies don’t want crude prices to climb to $100 a barrel, and are reviving production quickly enough to prevent global markets from “overheating,” Oman’s oil minister said.

January 11, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

DTNA to Unveil SuperTruck II Concept This Year

Daimler Trucks North America offered an early peek into the engineering and design work behind its SuperTruck II concept vehicle, which the manufacturer plans to unveil later this year.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
January 11, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

GM Aligns With California on Emission Rules

General Motors said it will recognize California’s authority to set vehicle emission standards under the Clean Air Act.

Jamie L. LaReau | Detroit Free Press
January 10, 2022