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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

Tesla’s Elon Musk, SEC Get More Time to Solve Spat Over Tweets

In a joint letter to U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan, Tesla Inc.’s top executive and the securities regulator said they haven’t been able to resolve a legal dispute over how Musk posts news about his electric-car company. The judge agreed and gave them until April 25.

April 19, 2019
Business, Fuel

Two Texas Oil Towns Among Metros With Fastest Population Growth

Two Texas economies are reaping the benefits from the oil boom in the Permian Basin with people “voting with their feet.”

Shelly Hagan | Bloomberg News
April 19, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Editorial

Editorial: Earth Day Salute to Cleaner Trucks

The launch of the Nikola Two tractor just days ahead of Earth Day — April 22 — was a fitting and, perhaps, deliberate gesture by the company to spotlight the trucking industry’s progress in improving its level of environmental responsibility.

April 17, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

Nikola Rolls Out Trucks for Zero-Emissions Future

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nikola Motor Co. CEO Trevor Milton, 28 months after unveiling a prototype Class 8 sleeper, presented to about 2,000 attendees and a global audience watching online two heavy-duty trucks and three other specialty vehicles he said are ready to spark a zero-emissions future.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
April 17, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Price Spurts 2.5¢ to $3.118

The U.S. average retail price of diesel climbed 2.5 cents to $3.118 a gallon, as crude oil dropped below $64 a barrel, the Department of Energy reported April 15.

Jim Stinson | Staff Reporter
April 15, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

Chevron Megadeal Highlights Revival of American Energy

For all the ink spilled over climate change and the global energy transition, the world’s biggest energy companies are focusing on where it all began: American oil.

April 15, 2019
Business, Fuel

Chevron to Buy Anadarko in $33 Billion Bet on Permian Oil, LNG

Chevron Corp. agreed to buy Anadarko Petroleum Corp. in a $33 billion deal that adds U.S. shale oil and African liquefied natural gas and puts it in the top ranks of the world’s largest energy companies.

April 12, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Senate Panel Advances Diesel Emissions Legislation

Legislation that aims to facilitate emissions reduction from diesel engines was easily approved April 10 by the committee that oversees surface transportation policy in the U.S. Senate.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 11, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

With an Eye on Trump, Refiners Tout IMO Clean Fuel Rule as US Win

U.S. oil refiners, in line for a windfall from new ship-fuel rules, are taking steps to lock in the change quickly, concerned it could fall victim to President Donald Trump’s re-election push.

Stephen Cunningham | Bloomberg News
April 11, 2019
Fuel

Biodiesel 101: Facts about the Fuel and its Benefits

What is biodiesel and how could it benefit you? Get straight answers on how biodiesel is made, its affect on fleet performance, how it reduces emissions, and the business advantages of using biodiesel blends to fuel your fleet.

April 11, 2019