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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.

Business, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Suspects ‘Foul Play’ in Fire at Phoenix Headquarters

Nikola Corp. suspects “foul play” after an early-morning fire broke out at its Phoenix headquarters that affected several of its electric big rigs.

June 23, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

ATA’s Spear: Emission Mandates Must Follow Realistic Timelines

WASHINGTON — ATA President Chris Spear said trucking supports clean air initiatives but warned against efforts to compel businesses to use emerging vehicle technology before it's ready.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
June 22, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

ATRI: Cost of Operating a Truck Soared in 2022

Rising wages for drivers is a key factor that helped drive up the cost of operating a truck by 21.3% in 2022, according to a study by the American Transportation Research Institute.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
June 22, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

EPA Final Biofuel Volume Rule Slammed by Ag Interests

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and others said the Environmental Protection Agency's final rule establishing biofuel volumes in its Renewable Fuel Standard program fail to reflect reality.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 22, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel

Tesla Projected to Remain No. 1 EV Seller Through 2026

Tesla Inc. is poised to remain the top seller of electric vehicles in the U.S. through at least 2026, according to a new report.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
June 21, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

International SuperTruck II Reaches 16 MPG

Navistar’s International SuperTruck II reached a fuel efficiency of 16 miles per gallon and a 170% improvement in freight efficiency compared with a 2009 baseline, the company said June 20.

June 21, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Canola Producers Look to Expand Output for Biofuels

U.S. canola producers are seeking to expand their output since the EPA recently OK’d the plant oil be included among acceptable biofuels in its green energy renewable fuel standard program.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 21, 2023
Government, Fuel

Diesel Prices Rise for First Time in Two Months

Diesel prices bumped up 2.1 cents to a national average of $3.815 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data on June 19.

June 20, 2023
Business, Fuel, Logistics

NTTC Appoints Herb Evans as Chairman

National Tank Truck Carriers has appointed Herb Evans as its chairman, the association announced June 12.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 20, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Biden Vetoes GOP-Led Truck Emissions Rule Rollback

President Joe Biden vetoed a proposal to roll back federal emission standards associated with heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 20, 2023