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.
Peak Internal Combustion Engine May Already Be Years in the Past
The world hit a transport milestone in 2017, though most people wouldn’t have noticed it at the time.
Keystone Pipeline Canceled After Biden Had Blocked Permit
BILLINGS, Mont. — The sponsor of the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline said June 9 it is pulling the plug on the contentious project after Canadian officials failed to persuade President Joe Biden to reverse his cancellation of its permit on the day he took office.
Lawmakers Chide Colonial Pipeline for Weak Cybersecurity
U.S. lawmakers criticized Colonial Pipeline Co.’s cybersecurity practices as the company’s CEO faced his second day of questioning on Capitol Hill.
June 9, 2021DHL System Helps Shippers Balance Costs and Sustainability
DHL Supply Chain has developed a program that is designed to help shippers select carriers that are aligned with their environmental goals.
Commercial Classes 3-8 Trucks Cutting GHG Emissions
Some 49% of all Classes 3-8 commercial vehicles, or nearly 5.5 million trucks, are using advanced diesel engine technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study.
Nations Set to Discuss Reducing Global Shipping CO2 Emissions
John Kerry wants to accelerate the decarbonization of the global shipping industry, which spews more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year than France and the U.K. combined.
Lordstown Motors Reveals Cash Crisis
Lordstown Motors Inc., an electric-vehicle startup that recently went public, said it may not have the cash to get its debut pickup truck to market — and might not last as a company in the next 12 months if it can’t raise more capital.
Colonial Pipeline CEO Defends Cyberattack Response
The chief executive officer of the pipeline company hit by a ransomware attack last month apologized to a U.S. Senate panel for the incident that paralyzed the East Coast’s flow of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, while defending his company’s response and offering tips for future hacking victims.
June 8, 2021Automakers Face a Threat to EV Sales: Slow Charging Times
DETROIT — If the auto industry is to succeed in its bet that electric vehicles will soon dominate the roads, it will need to overcome a big reason why many people are still avoiding them: fear of running out of juice between Point A and Point B.
Tesla Heavy Trucking Exec Jerome Guillen Departs
Tesla Inc. has parted ways with Jerome Guillen, a 10-year veteran who most recently served as president of heavy trucking and was one of four top executives running the company, including Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk.
June 7, 2021