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.
Orange EV Places First Electric Terminal Truck in Missouri
Orange EV announced Terminal Consolidation Co. deployed an Orange EV T-Series battery-electric terminal truck to move shipping containers at TCC’s Kansas City, Mo., operation.
May 8, 2020Oil Slips With Glut Concerns, Reversing Saudi Price Hike Boost
Oil fell in a day of wild price swings as investors weighed supply-and-demand fundamentals against Saudi Arabia’s global price hike.
How Switching Fuels Can Grow Your Business
As sustainability becomes more important to regulators and your customers, your fuel may be one of the simplest ways to meet their demands — and yours. In this webinar with Renewable Energy Group, learn how biodiesel and a blend of renewable diesel and biodiesel cut emissions while providing the performance fleets need.
May 7, 2020Tanker Truck Industry Faces Challenges as Fuel, Milk Deliveries Decline
Tank truck carriers have been among the trucking industry’s hardest-hit segments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oil Jumps After Saudi Arabia Raises Prices to Boost Recovery
Oil surged after Saudi Arabia raised prices for its crude globally.
Oil Slides With Glut Concerns Eclipsing Demand Recovery
Oil declined as data showing rebounding demand wasn’t enough to offset ballooning inventories.
IMF: World Needs Two-Decade, $20 Trillion Investment
The International Monetary Fund sees the world needing public investment of more than $20 trillion in the next two decades as nations spend on initiatives including improved healthcare systems, infrastructure and green technology.
CARB Updates Proposal to Speed California’s Transition to Zero-Emission Vehicles
California environmental regulators have issued an accelerated plan to mandate that truck manufacturers transition a portion of their sales from heavy diesel trucks to electric zero-emission vehicles beginning in 2024.
Oil Extends Recovery on Optimism Supply Cuts Will Trim Glut
Oil’s recovery from last month’s epic plunge accelerated as production cuts start to whittle down a supply glut and more economies ease their coronavirus lockdowns.
TA Reports Net Loss, Revenue Dip in Q1
TravelCenters of America reported a net loss and lower revenue in the first quarter as operations were limited by the novel coronavirus pandemic and unseasonably mild weather.