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.
Hino Trucks, Toyota Group to Develop Class 8 Fuel Cell Truck
Hino Trucks and Toyota Motor North America agreed to develop a zero-emission Class 8 fuel cell electric truck for the North American market.
October 5, 2020Port of Rotterdam Pilot Uses AI Microgrid to Trade Renewables
The Port of Rotterdam is testing technology to manage and trade renewable energy consumption, finding the effort has already made a significant cost savings.
Most US Oil Job Losses in Pandemic to Remain, Report Says
Almost three-quarters of the pandemic-driven jobs losses in the U.S. petroleum and chemical sectors may not come back before the end of next year, according to Deloitte.
Q and A With Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy: ‘We Were Fortunate on Timing’
Thomas Healy was secretly arranging a deal to turn his Texas-based truck electrification startup into a publicly traded company when the coronavirus pandemic struck.
Tropical Storm Delta Forecast to Become Hurricane, Hit Louisiana
Tropical Storm Delta is forecast to become a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico later in the week of Oct. 5, clipping western Cuba and becoming the record 10th storm to hit the U.S. when it makes landfall between Louisiana and Florida by Oct. 9.
GM Considers Boosting Stake in Nikola in Reworked Deal
General Motors Co. is considering revisions to its deal with embattled Nikola Corp., according to people familiar with the discussions, and may seek a higher stake in the startup now that its valuation has fallen after allegations of deception.
Tesla Inches Near Annual Goal With Record Sales in Quarter
Tesla Inc. delivered a record number of cars worldwide in the third quarter, smashing analysts’ estimates and maintaining its dominance in electric-vehicle sales — making a difficult year-end sales goal slightly more attainable.
Locomation, Wilson Logistics Partner to Deploy Autonomous Technology
Locomation announced it will equip a minimum of 1,120 trucks operated by Wilson Logistics so pairs can be deployed in what the technology company calls an autonomous relay convoy — describing it as the first fleet purchase order for autonomous technology.
Biden Emphasizes Infrastructure Resilience, Electrification in Debate
Under his administration the highways of tomorrow would consist of thousands of charging stations for fleets of electric vehicles, former Vice President Joe Biden insisted during his first debate with incumbent President Donald Trump.
Knight-Swift Sets Goal to Cut Emissions in Half by 2035
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., North America’s largest truckload carrier, announced a goal to cut its carbon emissions in half by 2035.