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.
Truck OEMs’ Battery Cell Group Hires Ford Exec Kearns as CEO
Kel Kearns is slated to be the CEO at the commercial vehicle battery cell manufacturing joint venture set up by Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Trucks & Buses U.S. Holding and Paccar Inc.
GOP Seeks Probe of Plug Power’s $1.7 Billion in US Backing
Sen. John Barrasso is asking a government watchdog to investigate nearly $1.7 billion in financing offered last month to hydrogen company Plug Power Inc.
June 5, 2024Poll: Many Americans Still Shying Away From EVs
WASHINGTON — Many Americans still aren’t sold on going electric for their next car purchase. High prices and a lack of charging stations are major sticking points, a new poll shows.
Mercedes and Stellantis Press Pause on EV Battery Factories
Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz are pausing work on two electric vehicle battery plants and may pivot to manufacturing lower-cost cells in light of slowing demand for still-expensive EVs.
Diesel, Gas Prices to Rise July 1 in Five States
Routine fuel tax increases take effect July 1 in California, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Virginia, while an effort to boost fuel taxes and fees on EVs is causing controversy in New Jersey.
Diesel Price Dips 3.2¢ a Gallon to $3.726
The national average diesel price extended its downward movement, shedding 3.2 cents a gallon to $3.726, according to Energy Information Administration data released June 3.
June 3, 2024OPEC+ Extends Supply Cuts Amid Slack Prices
FRANKFURT, Germany — Saudi Arabia and allied oil producing countries on June 2 extended output cuts through next year, a move aimed at supporting slack prices.
Mobil Delvac™ oils give race car haulers winning edge
A change to Mobil Delvac™ Extreme FE 10W-30 FA-4 diesel engine oil made the team’s car haulers more efficient, needing only one oil change during race season and saving nearly 900 gallons of diesel fuel.
June 1, 2024US Diesel Demand Hits 26-Year Seasonal Low in March
U.S. diesel demand plummeted to its lowest seasonal level in 26 years in March, driven by slowing economic growth.
Sources: Hertz Is Exploring Options for Raising Financing
Hertz Global Holdings is exploring options to raise financing weeks after the company’s new CEO pledged to get it back on track following a failed bet on electric vehicles, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
May 30, 2024