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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, Fuel

Petition Asks for EPA to Test Cars Like Heavy-Duty Trucks

An environmental group is seeking to have every model of car and light trucks sold in the United States undergo on-the-road emissions tests, adding to calls for more aggressive efforts after revelations that Volkswagen AG rigged its vehicles to fool laboratory-based screening.

Jeff Plungis | Bloomberg News
October 1, 2015
Business, Fuel

Oil Caps Weakest Quarter Since 2009 as Global Glut Seen Growing

Oil slipped, capping the lowest quarterly average price since the start of 2009 as U.S. crude inventories climbed.

Mark Shenk | Bloomberg News
October 1, 2015
Business, Fuel

National Diesel Average Drops 1.7¢ to $2.476 a Gallon

The average price of diesel fuel in the United States declined 1.7 cents a gallon to $2.476, the Department of Energy reported Sept. 28.

September 28, 2015
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

TT Archives: EPA Fines Engine Makers

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Volkswagen cheated on air-pollution rules for its diesel cars with a defeat device, reminiscent of 1998 when heavy-duty truck manufacturers were doing the same thing.

September 28, 2015
Business, Government, Safety, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

EPA Official Says GHG Final Rule on Track to Be Published During 2nd Quarter of 2016

ORLANDO, Fla. — An Environmental Protection Agency official said the federal government remains on track to issue a final rule during the second quarter of 2016 that will further tighten the trucking industry’s greenhouse-gas emissions.

Neil Abt | Editorial Director
September 28, 2015
Business, Fuel, Government

Diesel Price Declines 2.4¢ to $2.493, Lowest Level in More Than Six Years

The average price of diesel fuel in the United States fell 2.4 cents a gallon to $2.493, the lowest level since June 2009, according to the Department of Energy.

Kevin Eaton | Online Reporter
September 28, 2015
Business, Fuel

Why Shippers Are Turning to LNG-Powered Vessels

When Tote Inc., a shipper that operates between the United States and the Caribbean, launched its latest containership last month, the 760-foot craft carried a certain distinction: It’s only the second of the massive vessels worldwide fueled by liquefied natural gas.

Christine Buurma | Bloomberg News
September 25, 2015
Business, Fuel

China Sitting on an Ocean of Diesel Fuel

Add diesel to the commodities flooding global markets from China.

September 24, 2015
Business, Fuel, Technology, Government

Volkswagen Scandal Harkens Back to Truck Engine Makers’ 1998 Battle With EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Volkswagen cheated on air-pollution rules for its diesel cars with a defeat device, reminiscent of 1998 when heavy-duty truck manufacturers were doing the same thing.

September 22, 2015
Government, Fuel, Business

Georgia Truck Association, Carriers Sue Over Local Fuel Sales Tax

The Georgia Motor Truck Association and three carriers have filed a class action lawsuit against the state Department of Revenue alleging that a new law allowing cities and counties to impose a 1% per-gallon fuel sales tax is unconstitutional.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
September 22, 2015