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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

Caltrans Turns to Recycled Bottles for Repaving Project

The California Department of Transportation is repaving a segment of a state highway using only recycled materials in a pilot project.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
August 11, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Secures Order From Republic Services for at Least 2,500 Vehicles

Nikola Corp. announced it received a minimum order for 2,500 heavy-duty electrified refuse trucks from Republic Services Inc. that could expand to 5,000 over the life of the agreement.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 10, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Hydrogen Cars a Step Closer in Sydney After Hyundai Supply Deal

Hydrogen-powered vehicles could soon be more common on the streets of Australia’s biggest city after Hyundai Motor Co. reached a supply deal for the zero-emission fuel with local producers.

James Thornhill | Bloomberg News
August 10, 2020
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Cummins Is Top Overall Supplier of Class 8 Engines in First Half of 2020

Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. supplied a leading 34.7% of the diesel engines used in the first half of 2020.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 6, 2020
Business, Fuel

Oil Seesaws With Demand Woes Offsetting Tighter Supply Picture

Oil swung between gains and losses as uncertainty over the prospect of a U.S. virus relief bill that could boost fuel consumption offset signals of tightening global supply.

Andres Guerra Luz | Bloomberg News
August 6, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Cadillac Set to Debut First All-Electric Vehicle

Cadillac is turning to its next chapter as an electric-vehicle brand with the debut of the 2022 Cadillac Lyriq crossover.

Kalea Hall | The Detroit News
August 6, 2020
Business, Fuel

Exxon Says 20% of Oil, Gas Reserves Threatened by Low Prices

ExxonMobil Corp. warned that low energy prices may wipe as much as one-fifth of its oil and natural gas reserves off the books.

August 5, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Global EV Charging Stations Top 1 Million

The electric vehicle industry has quietly hit one of its biggest milestones to date, as the number of public charging plugs around the world ticks above the 1 million mark.

Kyle Stock | Bloomberg News
August 5, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Posts Q2 Loss, Stays Focused on Growth Strategy

Just months after becoming a publicly traded company, Nikola Corp. reported that net losses widened versus year-ago levels as the company continues investing in the buildup toward the introduction of its electric trucks.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
August 5, 2020
Business, Fuel, Top 100

Wilks Brothers Swoop In With Competing Offer for Calfrac

Wilks Brothers has made a competing proposal to recapitalize struggling energy company Calfrac Well Services Ltd. and criticized management’s deal as favoring insiders.

Paula Sambo | Bloomberg News
August 4, 2020