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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 2019Officials 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, 2019Cummins, 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.
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.
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.