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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, Technology, Fuel

UNFI Refits With Electric TRUs in Southern California

The wholesaler United Natural Foods Inc. announced it is adding 53 all-electric transport refrigerated trailer units to its fleet located at the company’s Riverside, Calif., distribution center.

June 11, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Port of Los Angeles, Partners Launch Zero-Emission Project

The Port of Los Angeles and its partners announced the debut of five new hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles and the grand opening of two hydrogen fueling stations as they move to pollution-free goods movement.

June 11, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

KeepTruckin Launches AI Tool Aimed at Fuel Usage

KeepTruckin launched a solution to help fleets save money on fuel and operate more efficiently, the company announced June 9.

June 11, 2021
Government, Technology, Fuel

ATA Unveils Climate and Clean Energy Advisory Committee

American Trucking Associations announced June 10 the formation of its Climate and Clean Energy Advisory Committee.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
June 11, 2021
Business, Fuel

Global Oil Demand to Hit Pre-Virus Level Next Year, IEA Says

Global oil demand will recover to pre-pandemic levels late next year, the International Energy Agency predicted, urging OPEC and its allies to keep markets balanced by tapping their plentiful spare production capacity.

Grant Smith | Bloomberg News
June 11, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Gas-Tax Indexing to Fund Infrastructure Gains Senate Momentum

Republican and Democratic senators said June 10 they were open to considering the first change in the national gasoline tax since 1993 to help fund a bipartisan infrastructure spending package they plan to propose to President Joe Biden.

June 10, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

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.

Nathaniel Bullard | Bloomberg News
June 10, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

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.

Matthew Brown | Associated Press
June 9, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

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, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Top 50

DHL 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.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 9, 2021