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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, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

DOE Provides $128 Million for Electrified Truck Development

The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is providing funding to five original equipment manufacturers as part of its SuperTruck 3 initiative.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 5, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Shipping Firms Seek Investments in Technology to Cut Emissions

GLASGOW, Scotland — Major shipping companies on Nov. 5 called for governments to put more money into researching and developing cleaner technologies to help the industry reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

November 5, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC+ Rejects Biden’s Plea for Bigger Oil-Supply Increase

OPEC and its allies will stick to their slow pace of oil-production increases, disregarding President Joe Biden’s demand to go faster.

November 4, 2021
Business, Equipment, Fuel

TravelCenters of America Posts Higher Net Income, Revenue in Q3

TravelCenters of America Inc. saw net income and revenue climb in the third quarter amid strength in nearly all business lines.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 2, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

US Says Oil, Gas Sales Damage Climate — But Won’t Stop Them

The Biden administration is planning to sell oil and gas leases on huge tracts of public land in the U.S. West, despite the Interior Department’s conclusion that doing so could cost society billions of dollars in climate change impacts.

Matthew Brown | Associated Press
November 2, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Cummins Posts Q3 Income, Revenue Gains

Cummins Inc. reported strong medium- and heavy-duty engine sales amid global growth, despite moderating demand in China, led to increased net income and revenue in the fiscal third quarter.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 2, 2021
Business, Fuel

Marathon Petroleum Weighs the Sale of Alaska Refinery

Marathon Petroleum Corp. is weighing a sale of its Kenai refinery in Alaska as the U.S.’ largest independent crude processor seeks to further streamline operations.

November 2, 2021
Business, Fuel

BP Says Oil Demand Is Back Above 100 Million Barrels a Day

As world leaders discuss the fight against climate change, global oil demand has bounced back above the key level of 100 million barrels a day last seen before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to BP Plc.

Javier Blas and Laura Hurst | Bloomberg News
November 2, 2021
Government, Fuel

Diesel Nudges Up 1.4¢ to $3.727 a Gallon

The national average price for diesel rose 1.4 cents to $3.727 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 1.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 1, 2021
Business, Fuel

Fleet Sustainability: Using Biodiesel to Drive Success

The growth of the sustainability movement is changing the fleet industry. Read this white paper to learn how biodiesel is helping fleets lower their emissions while providing the performance and ROI they need.

November 1, 2021