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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, Fuel

Trump Taps Perry Deputy Dan Brouillette to Replace Him at Energy Department

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he is nominating a deputy to Energy Secretary Rick Perry to replace him in the top job at the Energy Department.

October 18, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Autonomous, Top 100

Dependable Supply Chain Services Adds Two Orange EV Tractors to Increase Sustainability

ONTARIO, Calif. — Dependable Supply Chain Services has deployed two electric terminal trucks from Orange EV at its facility here.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
October 18, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Farmers Blame Trump for Biofuels Rule They View as Betrayal

DES MOINES, Iowa — Agriculture commodity groups and some farmers expressed frustration and anger Oct. 16 with a rule released by the Environmental Protection Agency that they said fails to uphold a promise President Donald Trump made 12 days ago to fulfill the intent of an ethanol law passed by Congress.

David Pitt | Associated Press
October 17, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Volvo to Cut Carbon Footprint in Bid to Sell Electric SUVs

Volvo is tying the launch of its first all-electric vehicle — the XC40 Recharge crossover — to a broader plan for shrinking the carbon footprint of its models by 40% through 2025.

Gabrielle Coppola | Bloomberg News
October 16, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

China Beats US 8-1 When It Comes to Charging Electric Cars

There are almost as many places to charge your electric vehicle in Beijing as there are in the entire United States.

October 16, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Ticks Up 0.4¢ to $3.051 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose by 0.4 cent to $3.051 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Oct. 15, breaking a three-week decline.

Jim Stinson | Staff Reporter
October 15, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

EPA Proposes Biofuel Quota Plan to Offset Refinery Waivers

The Environmental Protection Agency proposed changes in the way it sets annual percentages spelling out how much renewable fuel refiners must blend into gasoline and diesel.

October 15, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Automated Reloads Program Reduces Emissions, Convoy Says

Convoy’s recently launched automated reloads program is yielding a 45% decrease in the carbon dioxide emissions created by empty miles in freight, according to the digital freight network.

October 15, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

BYD Places Yard Tractors With PepsiCo

BYD Motors Inc. announced three of its 8Y battery-electric yard trucks will be deployed by PepsiCo Inc.’s Modesto Frito-Lay facility as part of a state project designed to showcase economically and environmentally sustainable warehousing and distribution technology.

October 15, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

Cummins Taps Amy Adams for New VP Post With Hydrogen Focus

Cummins Inc. selected Amy Adams to the newly created position of vice president of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies.

October 15, 2019