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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

7-Eleven Targets 500 Locations for Diesel Network Expansion

7-Eleven announced a major expansion to its diesel refueling network Aug. 8, aiming to increase the number of locations available to professional drivers.

August 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Reports Q2 Shortfall but FCEV Sales Grow

Nikola Corp. reported a 103% revenue increase but wider losses in the second quarter as electric vehicle sales gained momentum, the company announced Aug. 9.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Private

Pipeline Firms in Talks With Data Centers About Gas Supply

Energy Transfer and Williams Cos. are talking to data center operators about building pipelines directly to their facilities to fuel on-site power plants as the centers prepare for a boom in AI.

Elizabeth Elkin | Bloomberg News
August 8, 2024
Business, Fuel

Occidental Raises Production on CrownRock Acquisition

Occidental Petroleum Corp. raised its production and capital spending plans for this year after closing its $10.8 billion acquisition of CrownRock LP earlier this month.

Kevin Crowley | Bloomberg News
August 8, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

EPA Probes Biodiesel Supply Chains as Fraud Concerns Mount

The Biden administration is following the paper trails of some biodiesel producers amid heightened concern the fuels are at times being made with deceptive ingredients, violating federal law.

August 7, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Senate Republicans Ramp Up EV Resistance

Before leaving Washington for a six-week summer break, senior Senate Republicans again pushed back on the White House’s electric vehicle agenda.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 7, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Lack of Standard Training for EV Techs Perpetuates Shortage

There’s an aggressive push for more electric vehicle chargers and technicians to work on them, but a problem remains: There’s no nationwide standard for training those technicians.

Allison Wei and Kalea Hall | The Detroit News
August 7, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Rivian Holds to Annual Production Goal Unchanged Since 2023

Rivian maintained its full-year vehicle production target and profit-making goal, a sign the electric vehicle maker is filling orders on schedule after retooling its assembly lines.

Kara Carlson and Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
August 6, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Slips 1.3¢ to $3.755

Diesel’s national average price has decreased for the past four weeks, totaling 11 cents.

August 5, 2024
Business, Fuel

Lucid Gains After EV Maker Secures $1.5 Billion Lifeline

Lucid Group will get a cash infusion of as much as $1.5 billion from an affiliate of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the second time this year the EV maker has received much-needed funding.

Kara Carlson | Bloomberg News
August 5, 2024