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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, Fuel, Logistics

Judge Orders BNSF to Pay Washington Tribe Nearly $400 Million

SEATTLE — BNSF Railway must pay nearly $400 million to a Native American tribe in Washington state, a federal judge ordered after finding that the company trespassed across the tribe’s reservation.

Gene Johnson | Associated Press
June 18, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Climbs to $3.735 After First Gain in 10 Weeks

The national average diesel price reversed course and swung up 7.7 cents to $3.735, ending nine straight declines, according to Energy Information Administration data released June 17.

June 17, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Eaton, BAE Systems Partner on E-Powertrain Offerings

MARSHALL, Mich. — Eaton and BAE Systems, through an expanded partnership, provided a demonstration of their powertrains and charging solutions for medium-duty electric vehicles.

Amanda Smith-Teutsch | Special to Transport Topics
June 17, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

The $25,000 Electric Car Is Coming to US Soon

With signs of slowing growth in the premium EV market, manufacturers have been working on a pivot from luxury to practicality. The $25,000 economy electric car is the industry’s new target.

Tom Randall | Bloomberg News
June 17, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

IEA: China’s Binge on US Fuel Is Biggest Oil Demand Driver

Chinese purchases of a relatively niche type of fuel from the U.S. have been the single biggest contributor to global oil demand growth in recent years, the International Energy Agency said.

Alex Longley | Bloomberg News
June 14, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Senators Ramp Up EV Pushback

Republicans in the Senate are taking aim at the Biden administration’s promotion of EVs, and Democrats are calling out the administration for a lack of progress on charging infrastructure.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 13, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Washington State’s Adoption of CARB Rules Upheld by Judge

A Washington judge has tossed out an effort by two Republican lawmakers to prevent the state from adopting California’s zero-emission regulations without legislative approval.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 13, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel

ETruck Sees Hybrid-Converted Semis Arriving by End of 2024

ETruck Transportation expects to begin producing powertrains that turn Class 8 diesel trucks into hybrid battery-electric vehicles by the end of 2024, according to a senior executive.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
June 13, 2024
Business, Fuel

Honda Launches Long-Awaited Electric Van Starting at $15,550

Honda will launch its long-awaited electric van in October, starting at $15,550, as it pushes forward with its decarbonization goals despite a slowdown in electric vehicle sales.

Supriya Singh | Bloomberg News
June 12, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

States Challenge California on Emissions Legal Activism

Alabama is leading a 19-state coalition suing five states in the Supreme Court for pursuing what the group calls “ruinous liability and coercive remedies” in legal actions against energy companies.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 11, 2024