Fuel

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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, Equipment, Fuel

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, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil 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.

Olivia Raimonde | Bloomberg News
May 7, 2020
Business, Fuel

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, 2020
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Tanker 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.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
May 7, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Jumps After Saudi Arabia Raises Prices to Boost Recovery

Oil surged after Saudi Arabia raised prices for its crude globally.

Alex Longley | Bloomberg News
May 7, 2020
Business, Fuel

Oil Slides With Glut Concerns Eclipsing Demand Recovery

Oil declined as data showing rebounding demand wasn’t enough to offset ballooning inventories.

Olivia Raimonde | Bloomberg News
May 6, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

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.

Eric Martin | Bloomberg News
May 6, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

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.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 5, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

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.

May 5, 2020
Business, Fuel

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.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
May 5, 2020