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.
State DOTs Explore Roadway Charging to Support Electric-Powered Vehicles
Magnetic concrete that charges electric vehicles as they drive over it could be coming to an Indiana roadway in the next few years.
Rising Battery Costs Hit Carmakers
Soaring commodity prices and supply chain bottlenecks threaten to push up the cost of batteries seen as crucial in the fight against climate change.
Diesel Dips 0.4¢ to $3.720 a Gallon
The national average price for diesel dipped four-tenths of a cent to $3.720 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 29.
November 29, 2021US Proceeding With Oil Reserves Release Despite Price Drop
The U.S. will proceed with its plan to release 50 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserves despite a new coronavirus variant triggering a sharp drop in crude prices.
Natural Gas Plunges 12% on Demand-Killing US Weather Outlook
Natural gas futures plummeted as much as 12% in the U.S. as forecasts shifted warmer through the middle of next month, allaying concern about tight domestic supplies amid a global shortage of the heating fuel.
BYD Deploys New Jersey's First Battery-Electric Refuse Trucks
Electric truck maker BYD Motors announced it will deliver five of its battery-electric refuse trucks to New Jersey, in what it said was the first such deployment in that state.
November 29, 2021Inflation Surges Globally With Rising Food, Fuel Prices
BUDAPEST, Hungary — From appliance stores in the United States to food markets in Hungary and gas stations in Poland, rising consumer prices fueled by high energy costs and supply chain disruptions are putting a pinch on households and businesses worldwide.
November 29, 2021Nissan Invests in Electric Vehicles, Battery Development
TOKYO — Nissan said Nov. 29 it is investing 2 trillion yen ($17.6 billion) over the next five years and developing a cheaper, more powerful battery to boost its electric vehicle lineup.
Milton Has Sold $284 Million of Nikola Stock Since Fraud Charges
Nikola Corp.’s founder sold his biggest batch of shares since the U.S. charged him with securities fraud, bringing the total he has disposed of since August to $284 million.
US Senate to Debate Social Infrastructure Build Back Better Budget
Senators returning to Capitol Hill after the Thanksgiving recess are scheduled to kick off debate on a nearly $2 trillion budget package that aims to promote severe-weather resilience and reduce congestion across mobility networks.