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.
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, 2022Diesel Markets Are Soaring All Over the World
Diesel markets are jumping everywhere, a positive indicator for oil prices more widely.
January 14, 2022Makers of Electric Pickups Target Work Truck Crowd
Automakers are targeting the job site with electric pickup trucks.
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.
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.
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, 2022Tesla 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.
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.
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.
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.