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.
Daimler Shows Off Electric-Powered Fuso eCanter
ATLANTA — Daimler Trucks North America expanded the powertrain offerings of its medium-duty Fuso cabovers with the introduction of an electric-powered version of its Fuso Canter truck, and a gasoline option for its FE-Series model.
Diesel Dips 0.3 Cent to $2.788 a Gallon
The U.S. average retail diesel price fell 0.3 cent a gallon to $2.788, the Department of Energy reported Sept. 25.
Volvo, Mack Looking to Boost Sales in 2018 With New Highway Tractors
ATLANTA — Volvo Trucks North America is preparing for expected heavy-duty sales growth in 2018, and two trucks introduced earlier this year, the new VNR and the remodeled VNL, will be its main warhorses.
Empire Petroleum Extends Network
Empire Petroleum Partners purchases 70 Corner Store convenience store properties and fuel stations in six states from Circle K Stores Inc. and CST Brands Inc.
September 25, 2017Daimler Trucks Outlines Vision for Electric Vehicles, Platooning, Connectivity
ATLANTA — Daimler Trucks North America outlined its vision for electric trucks and platooning and showcased its latest advances in active safety and connectivity in the first press conference held by a truck manufacturer here at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show.
Safety, Productivity to Improve With Proliferation of Autonomous Trucks, Executives Say
ATLANTA — Advancements in the technology facilitating autonomous trucks will enhance safety and productivity across the freight sector, two executives helping to drive the issue said at the Connected Fleets USA conference Sept. 25.
Cummins Outlines Products, Research to Address Changes Disrupting Trucking
ATLANTA — Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. is prepared to have the right products for customers at the right time in order to respond to three key forces disrupting the trucking industry: energy diversity, connectivity and automation, executives said.
Tenneco Pursues Waste Heat Recovery for Trucks
ATLANTA — Vehicle supplier Tenneco Inc. wants to help bring waste heat recovery systems to heavy-duty trucking even though it is not an immediate possibility.
NACFE Test Gets 10.1 MPG Despite Harvey, Irma Challenges
ATLANTA — After 50,107 miles driven over 99 driver-days, including battles with Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, seven drivers from seven trucking companies gathered for a victory lap to celebrate 10.1 miles per gallon.
Oil Jumps After US Gasoline Stockpiles Plunge to 22-Month Low
Oil advanced to the highest level since May after U.S. gasoline stockpiles plunged to a 22-month low and exports of crude and fuels surged.