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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, Fuel

No Hurricane Has Hit US Energy Markets Like Ida Has

Just over 20% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas production is back online after Hurricane Ida battered southeast Louisiana, marking an even slower comeback than in the wake of Katrina.

September 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Clean Technology Mix for Fleets Is Coming, Upstart Companies Say

LONG BEACH, Calif. — The uncertain residual value of emerging zero-emission trucks is a concern of prospective buyers. But Craig Knight, CEO of fuel cell technology provider Hyzon Motors Inc., is offering reassurance to his customers.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
September 8, 2021
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Maersk Joins Buffett to Invest in Startup Promising Green Fuel

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S has agreed to buy a minority stake in a green-fuel startup backed by Warren Buffett, as the world’s largest container line latches on to new technologies to decarbonize its fleet.

Christian Wienberg | Bloomberg News
September 8, 2021
Government, Fuel

Diesel Rises 3.4¢ to $3.373 a Gallon

The national average price for diesel climbed 3.4 cents to $3.373 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data for the week ending Sept. 6.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
September 7, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

VTNA Plant to Be Supplied Using VNR Electric Trucks

LONG BEACH, Calif. — The Volvo VNR Electric, Volvo Trucks North America’s first commercially available battery-electric Class 8 vehicle, will be deployed on local logistics routes servicing the company’s New River Valley truck assembly operations in Dublin, Va., by the end of 2021, the company announced.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
September 7, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Shell, Meritor Make Case for Lower Emissions

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Shell and Meritor Inc. have withstood abrupt changes in an evolving transportation industry because of their ability to adapt to new technologies.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
September 7, 2021
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Orange EV Yard Trucks Surpass 3 Million Miles of Usage

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Orange EV announced several milestones achieved for its yard trucks: 3 million miles of usage, 1 million hours of operation, and an average uptime of 97% for trucks built since 2018 and 99% for trucks built since 2020.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
September 7, 2021
Equipment, Safety, Fuel

BYD Introduces Two New Electric Truck Models

LONG BEACH, Calif. — BYD North America announced two battery-electric heavy-duty trucks, the Gen3 8TT and 6F, featuring cabs styled by Wolfgang Josef Egger, the renowned former Audi chief designer.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
September 7, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Run on Less — Electric Now on the Road

LONG BEACH, Calif. — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency, in partnership with RMI, provided an update on Run on Less — Electric, a three-week real-world demonstration with 13 vehicles performing zero-emission goods movement, during ACT Expo.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
September 7, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Hyliion Updates Hybrid eX Powertrain

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Hyliion Holdings Corp. announced an updated version of its Hybrid eX powertrain and is expected to begin shipping units in the latter part of 2021.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
September 7, 2021