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.
Bollinger Expands Lineup With Classes 4, 5 EVs
Bollinger Motors Inc. said Aug. 25 it will sell Class 4 and Class 5 electric commercial trucks in addition to the Class 3 vehicles it unveiled last year in a move the Oak Park, Mich.-based startup said would offer greater coverage to customers.
EPA Rebuffed Warnings Auto Emissions Plan Was Too Weak
White House and other administration officials told the Environmental Protection Agency that its industry-backed plan for tightening auto emissions limits was too lax, but the agency rebuffed those warnings and released the proposal with provisions that could lessen its bite.
Maersk Invests $1.4 Billion in Methanol-Powered Ships
A.P. Moller-Maersk has ordered eight new vessels, each costing $175 million, that can be propelled by cleanly made methanol instead of an oil-based fuel.
Chevron Expands RNG Push for Longhaul Trucks
Chevron Corp. and joint venture partner Brightmark, a waste solutions manager, will build an additional 10 facilities to produce dairy biomethane to fuel longhaul trucks.
TravelCenters of America Adds Franchise in Kansas
TravelCenters of America Inc. announced the opening of a TA Express travel center in Edgerton, Kan.
August 23, 2021Diesel Slides 3.2¢ to $3.324 a Gallon
The national average price for a gallon of diesel fell 3.2 cents to $3.324 in the biggest price drop in more than 15 months, according to Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 23.
Nikola Awarded DOE Grant to Research Hydrogen Refueling
Nikola Corp. announced the U.S. Department of Energy awarded it a grant of $2 million to advance research into autonomous refueling technologies for future hydrogen fueling stations.
August 23, 2021Fuel-Efficient Tech Available for Trucks Via Proposed Legislation
Legislation that would establish a program at the U.S. Department of Energy to assist the trucking industry with the adoption of fuel-efficient technologies recently was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Sensata Technologies Acquires Spear Power Systems
Sensata Technologies announced the acquisition of Spear Power Systems, which provides lithium-ion-based energy storage systems for land, sea and air applications.
August 23, 2021ADM, Marathon Partner on Renewable Diesel Venture
Marathon Petroleum Corp. and ADM announced plans to form a joint venture for the production of soybean oil to supply what they referred to as rapidly growing demand for renewable diesel fuel.
August 23, 2021