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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

Trump EPA Pledges Biofuel Boost to Calm Corn-State Criticism

The Trump administration is taking action to boost U.S. demand for corn-based ethanol and soybean-based biodiesel, as the president seeks to temper criticism from farmers and Midwest politicians before next year’s election.

October 4, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Anheuser-Busch to Deploy 21 BYD Electric Trucks

Beverage company Anheuser-Busch announced it will deploy 21 Class 8 battery-electric trucks in its California fleet as part of a state project to showcase economically and environmentally sustainable warehousing and distribution technology.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 4, 2019
Business, Fuel

BP’s New CEO Needs to Steer Company Through World Wary of Oil

In a world that’s increasingly wary of fossil fuels, BP’s newly appointed CEO Bernard Looney will have to prove the company can keep up with the times.

Kelly Giblom | Bloomberg News
October 4, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

In Search of Bipartisanship, Congressional Leaders Point to Transportation Bill

The ongoing impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump in the U.S. House of Representatives threatens to halt the legislative agenda for the rest of the year and possibly longer, but a comprehensive transportation policy bill is still on the table as the issue remains one of the few vestiges of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 3, 2019
Business, Fuel

Coal State Pennsylvania Is Joining Carbon Market

Pennsylvania, the heart of the U.S. shale-gas boom and one of the biggest coal-producing states, is joining a carbon market.

Christopher Martin | Bloomberg News
October 3, 2019
Fuel

Reduce Your Fleet’s Fuel Consumption

In this MiX Telematics white paper, we discuss the large impact of fuel costs on fleets, how to measure fuel consumption, the factors that influence fuel consumption and 7 ways you can easily reduce fuel costs.

October 3, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Officials Agree on Plan to Boost Ethanol, Biodiesel

The Trump administration has agreed to a new plan for boosting renewable fuels and offsetting waivers exempting oil refineries from mandates to use them, according to three people familiar with the matter who asked for anonymity before a formal announcement.

October 1, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

Cummins, Hyundai Agree to Examine Fuel Cells Together

Hyundai Motor Co. and Cummins Inc. said in a joint statement that they have agreed to evaluate opportunities to develop and commercialize electric and fuel cell powertrains.

Jim Stinson | Staff Reporter
October 1, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Falls 1.5¢ to $3.066 a Gallon; Oil Slides to $54.27

The U.S. average retail price of diesel slipped 1.5 cents to $3.066 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Sept. 30.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
September 30, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

TTSI Replaces Trucks With Near-Zero-Emission Models

Total Transportation Services Inc., a Southern California drayage company, will replace its entire diesel trucking fleet with near-zero emission natural-gas trucks.

Jim Stinson | Staff Reporter
September 30, 2019