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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.

Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Tops $75 a Barrel, Hitting 33-Month High

Oil rose to the highest price in more than 2 1/2 years as prospects of an imminent flood of crude exports from Iran and other major producers waned while the International Energy Agency warned of a deepening supply crunch.

Jill R. Shah | Bloomberg News
July 13, 2021
Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

‘Fragile’ Jet Fuel Supply Chain Could Ground Firefighting Aircraft

BOISE, Idaho — Airport officials facing jet fuel shortages are concerned they’ll have to wave off planes and helicopters that drop fire retardants during what could be a ferocious wildfire season, potentially endangering surrounding communities.

Keith Ridler | Associated Press
July 13, 2021
Business, Fuel

Electrify America to Double EV Charging Stations by 2025

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Electrify America, an electric vehicle charging network funded with money paid by Volkswagen as punishment for its emissions cheating scandal, said it plans to more than double its number of charging stations throughout the United States and Canada.

Matt Ott | Associated Press
July 13, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

EV Battery Maker SES Agrees to Go Public Via Ivanhoe SPAC

Battery maker SES Holdings Pte has agreed to go public by merging with Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp. in a deal that will value the combined company at about $3.6 billion.

Crystal Tse | Bloomberg News
July 13, 2021
Fuel

Average Price of Diesel Nudges Up to $3.338 a Gallon

The national average price for a gallon of diesel rose seven-tenths of a cent to $3.338 a gallon, the Energy Information Administration reported July 12.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
July 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

PFG, Dana Both Advance Sustainability Measures

A leading private carrier and a tier one supplier recently each announced additional sustainability goals.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 12, 2021
Business, Fuel

Neste Renewable Diesel First to Gain Industry Certification

Helsinki-based Neste Corp. announced its renewable diesel brand, Neste MY Renewable Diesel, is the first to receive the industry’s Top Tier Diesel Fuel certification for its quality and performance.

July 12, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

EU Plans Phaseout of Combustion Engine Era

The European Union is set to propose a switch to zero-emission vehicles and boost its renewable energy target in an unprecedented push to align its economy with more ambitious climate targets.

July 9, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Stellantis Says 98% of Models to Be Electric or Hybrid by 2025

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said that by 2025, 98% of its models in Europe and North America will have fully electric or plug-in gas-electric hybrid versions.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
July 9, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Virginia DOT Rolls Out EV Charging Location Information

The Virginia Department of Transportation on July 7 introduced a new feature to help drivers locate electric vehicle charging stations.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
July 8, 2021