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.
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, 2019Dependable 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.
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.
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.
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, 2019Diesel 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.
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.
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, 2019BYD 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, 2019Cummins 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