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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

Oil Drops for Third Day Before OPEC+ Reviews Easing Output Cuts

Oil fell below $42 a barrel in New York as OPEC+ gathered to assess its supply deal, with countries struggling to contain the virus that has hurt economies and fuel demand globally.

Alex Longley | Bloomberg News
August 17, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Agency OKs $27M to Boost Zero-Emission Vehicles in California

California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District has approved the first installment of $27 million in a program that ultimately will provide up to $90 million to replace higher-polluting Class 8 trucks and port drayage trucks with zero-emission vehicles.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
August 17, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Navistar Locates NEXT eMobility Unit in Michigan

Navistar announced its NEXT eMobility business unit will be located in a new facility in Rochester Hills, Mich.

August 14, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

US Seizes Four Iranian Tankers Carrying Fuel to Venezuela

The U.S. seized four tankers carrying Iranian gasoline bound for Venezuela in an unprecedented move by the Trump administration that carries the potential to destabilize global oil shipments if Iran retaliates.

August 14, 2020
Business, Fuel

Oil Set to Eke Out Weekly Gain With Virus Fears Capping Prices

Oil is poised to post a second straight weekly gain, buoyed by an improving global economic picture and rising U.S. gasoline demand.

Andres Guerra Luz | Bloomberg News
August 14, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel

ExxonMobil to Distribute Renewable Diesel

ExxonMobil announced an agreement with Global Clean Energy Holdings to purchase 2.5 million barrels of renewable diesel per year for five years.

August 14, 2020
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Portion of Anheuser-Busch Fleet to Use Renewable Natural Gas

Anheuser-Busch is transitioning more than 180 Class 8 trucks, representing 30% of its dedicated fleet, to renewable natural gas.

August 14, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Senate Passes Pipelines Policy Bill

The Senate this month passed a bipartisan bill that would reauthorize the agency overseeing pipeline safety across the country.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 14, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Valvoline Launches Second Iteration of Multifuel Engine Oil

Valvoline Inc. launched the second iteration of its heavy-duty engine oil first released in 2018 — Valvoline Premium Blue One Solution Gen2.

August 14, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics, Top 50, Top 100

J.B. Hunt Progresses Toward Sustainability Goals

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has issued a report that provides a window into the company’s current energy usage and outlines a series of corporatewide sustainability goals it has adopted.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 13, 2020