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.
Amid Disruptions, Midwestern States Issue Regulatory Relief for Fuel Haulers
Supply chain challenges have prompted multiple states in the Midwest to extend regulatory relief to truckers who haul fuel.
Miles-Based User Fee Among Options Outlined in Pa. Report
A recent report from Pennsylvania’s Transportation Revenue Options Commission shows a mileage-based user fee could serve as a viable option for long-term transportation funding.
Tropical Storm Fred Makes Landfall on Florida’s Panhandle
Tropical Storm Fred crashed ashore on the Florida panhandle with powerful winds, becoming the fourth system of the 2021 hurricane season to strike the U.S.
Plan Would Save Truckers 33% in Pennsylvania Taxes
It’s only an idea for now, but Pennsylvania’s proposed switch from a fuel tax to a miles-driven fee to help generate more money for transportation could be a boon for the trucking industry.
NACFE Expands Outreach Into Mexico
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced it is expanding its efforts into Mexico.
August 16, 2021Opal Fuels to Supply RNG, Build Stations, for City Furniture
Opal Fuels, a producer and distributor of renewable natural gas for heavy-duty truck fleets, announced a contract with City Furniture to build three RNG fueling stations and supply the company with 7.75 million gasoline gallon equivalent of RNG over the terms of the agreement.
August 16, 2021Are Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles a Realistic Path to Clean Energy?
Manufacturers of large trucks and commercial vehicles are beginning to embrace hydrogen fuel cell technologies as a way forward.
Tesla Hopes to Start Production at Berlin Factory in October
BERLIN — Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk said Aug. 13 that he hopes to start producing cars at its new factory outside Berlin in October.
August 13, 2021Hyliion Reports Net Loss in Q2
Electrified powertrain systems developer Hyliion Corp. reported a net loss and no revenue in the second quarter but ended the period with $617 million total available liquidity to fund ongoing product development.
Biden Team Seeks Ways to Address Rising Energy Prices
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration is moving at home and abroad to try to address concerns about rising energy prices slowing the nation’s recovery from the pandemic-induced recession.