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.
Matador Increases 2024 Oil Output Projection by 5%
Dallas-based Matador now plans to produce an average of 98,500 to 101,500 barrels of oil per day in 2024, a 5% increase from the company’s previous projection.
Birla Carbon to Open $1B Graphite Plant in South Carolina
The company will build a 435,000-square-foot facility in Orangeburg County to launch next-generation synthetic graphite production operations.
NACFE: Early Electric TRUs Show Promise; Struggle With Costs
The research, published Oct. 18, marked NACFE’s first analysis of alternatives available to fleets, with the introduction of all-electric TRUs in its early stages.
Hyundai Testing Novel Hydrogen Production
Hyundai’s plant in Georgia has been running its internal logistics operations using hydrogen and the automaker has been testing domestic production of the fuel using biogas from food scraps.
Diesel Price Drops 7.8¢ to $3.553
The national average diesel price fell 7.8 cents to $3.553 per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 21.
October 21, 2024Northvolt Close to $300M Deal to Address Cash Flow Issues
A combination of shareholders, lenders and customers are participating in the bridge funding, and the instruments vary among these groups, a source said.
EV Manufacturer Revoy Unveils Ryder as First Customer
Revoy revealed Ryder System as the first customer for the Bay Area startup’s electric vehicle, which converts a Class 8 diesel semi into a hybrid without any changes to the tractor.
LNG Tanker Glut Is Softening Blow for Consumers
Ships that carry LNG are being built faster than new supplies of the fuel can come to market, helping to lower transport costs and cushioning consumers from paying more for energy this winter.
PACT, Utilities Team Up to Speed ZEV Infrastructure Buildout
The memorandum of understanding sends a signal to the freight market that utilities are allies, Aravind Kailas told TT. “We can present a united front,” he said.
Supreme Court Greenlights EPA’s Power Plant Emission Rules
Opponents, including trade groups and companies in the power and mining industries, were seeking to halt the rules while a legal challenge goes forward at a federal appeals court.