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.
Diesel Average Rises to Yearly High, Up 1.3¢ to $2.54
The U.S. average retail price of diesel jumped 1.3 cents to $2.54 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy, as the price of oil rose past $52 a barrel as plans to cut production gelled.
December 27, 2016Oil Extends Gains as Industry Report Shows US Stockpile Drop
Oil extended its advance as industry data showed U.S. crude stockpiles declined last week.
Diesel Average at Highest Price in 2016, Up 3.4¢ to $2.527
The U.S. average retail price of diesel jumped 3.4 cents to $2.527 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy, as the price of oil hovered near $52 a barrel.
December 19, 2016Diesel Average Jumps 1.3¢ to $2.493 a Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 1.3 cents to $2.493 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy, as the price of crude oil reached its highest level in about 17 months as producers added to earlier announced production cuts.
December 12, 2016Nikola Hydrogen-Electric Design Called Trucking ‘Game Changer’
SALT LAKE CITY — Preparations are underway for the 2020 delivery of Nikola One, the hydrogen-electric Class 8 produced by Nikola Motor Co.
Diesel Tops Year-Ago Price for First Time Since 2014
The great slide in diesel prices has ended. After 124 consecutive weeks of diesel falling compared with its year-ago level, the U.S. retail average price is higher than it was 52 weeks ago for the first time since July 2014.
Debut of Hydrogen-Electric Truck Launches Milton’s Vision to Revolutionize Industry
In launching the Nikola One with a splashy Hollywood-type production in front of a live audience in Salt Lake City, Trevor Milton has let it be known that building a hydrogen-electric, zero emissions, over-the-road Class 8 truck is just part of his plan to revolutionize the trucking industry.
Fuel Cells Can Reduce Cost of Maintenance, Nikola Says
Among the advantages Nikola Motor Co. touted when it unveiled the industry’s first Class 8 electric truck running on a hydrogen fuel cell and battery pack was the ability to significantly reduce fleet maintenance expenses.
U.S. Xpress Anticipates Placing Multimillion Dollar Orders for Nikola Electric Trucks
Truckload carrier U.S. Xpress Inc. formally announced its plans Dec. 8 to be an early adopter of the recently unveiled zero-emission, hydrogen-electric Class 8 Nikola One truck from Nikola Motor Co.
December 9, 2016US Xpress Looks to the Future With Nikola Electric Trucks
Chattanooga, Tennessee’s biggest trucking carrier is going electric, at least with some of its fleet, in the next three to five years.