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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, Technology, Fuel

Xos Sends Out BEVs to Help Feed Those in Need

Employees at electric truck maker Xos decided something was equally vital as strong financial metrics: performing acts of generosity within the community.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 23, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

ATA Leadership, Global Trucking Officials Meet to Discuss Key Issues

Transportation leaders from around the globe discussed shared challenges during the first in-person meeting in two years of the International Road Transport Union, with supply chain snarls, a shortage of drivers and environmental issues at the top of the agenda.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
November 23, 2021
Government, Fuel

US to Release 50 Million Barrels of Oil to Ease Energy Costs

President Joe Biden on Nov. 23 ordered 50 million barrels of oil released from the nation’s strategic reserve to help bring down energy costs, in coordination with other major energy consuming nations, including China, India and the United Kingdom.

Josh Boak and Colleen Long | Associated Press
November 23, 2021
Government, Fuel

US Poised to Release Oil From Reserve With Other Nations

President Joe Biden is preparing to announce a release of oil from the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve in concert with several other countries as soon as Nov. 23, according to people familiar with the plan.

November 22, 2021
Government, Fuel

Diesel Dips for First Time Since September

The national average price for a gallon of diesel reversed course as it dropped for the first time in more than two months, falling 1 cent to $3.724 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 22.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 22, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

Florida Gov. DeSantis Wants Six-Month State Gas Tax Halt Next Year

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Nov. 22 he wants to zero out the state’s gas tax for six months and deliver $1 billion of tax relief at the pump so Florida residents can deal with rising costs that are eating into their household budgets.

David Bauerlein | The Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville, Fla.)
November 22, 2021
Business, Fuel

Energy Crunch Drives Carbon to Record as Europe Burns Coal

Europe is growing increasingly reliant on coal to keep the lights on as the weather turns cold, sending the cost of polluting to a record.

November 22, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

Lordstown Motors Poised for Tax Exemptions Under Ohio Bill

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio House passed a bipartisan bill that would give Lordstown Motors a four-year sales tax exemption on engines, transmissions, batteries, brakes and other components that are unique to the production of electric vehicles.

Laura Hancock | cleveland.com
November 19, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Merchants Fleet Expands Order of BrightDrop EVs

DETROIT — BrightDrop, a General Motors Co. startup making electric delivery vehicles, said Nov. 18 that Merchants Fleet is planning to expand its purchase order to receive a total of 18,000 BrightDrop EVs.

Kalea Hall | The Detroit News
November 19, 2021
Business, Safety, Fuel

Texas, Midwest at Risk of Blackouts if Winter Brings Deep Freeze

Power grids from Texas to the Midwest are at risk of blackouts if a prolonged deep freeze sets in this winter, regulators warned Nov. 18.

November 18, 2021