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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, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Tesla Cuts Prices for Second Time This Year

Tesla Inc. marked down all of its vehicles again in the U.S. after price tweaks throughout the first quarter yielded an incremental sales gain.

April 7, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Biden to Propose Toughest-Ever Rules on Car Pollution

The Biden administration is on track to propose the toughest-ever U.S. curbs on car pollution, while stopping short of an electric vehicle mandate or ban on gas-powered models.

Jennifer A. Dlouhy | Bloomberg News
April 6, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Private

Walmart to Expand EV Charging Network to Thousands of Stores

Walmart Inc. plans to add thousands of electric vehicle charging stations by 2030 to make it easier for motorists to pivot away from cars powered by fossil fuels.

Brendan Case | Bloomberg News
April 6, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

F-150 Lightning Is Ford’s Only EV to Get Full Tax Credit

Ford Motor Co. expects only its F-150 Lightning pickup to qualify for a full tax credit under a new law designed to spur adoption of battery-powered models.

April 6, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Europe’s EV Push Nearly Faltered Over Fringe Fuels

It sounds inconceivable that Europe’s plan for electric vehicles almost went awry because of an expensive technology that’s virtually unavailable, but that’s exactly what happened.

Stefan Nicola | Bloomberg News
April 6, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Tripled Austin Workforce to More Than 12,000 in 2022

Tesla Inc.’s sprawling manufacturing hub in Austin, Texas, more than tripled its employee ranks last year, the company told county officials.

Dana Hull | Bloomberg News
April 5, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Says Trucking’s Future Is With Hydrogen

NACFE said as the trucking industry moves toward zero-emission vehicles, its research finds that hydrogen-powered trucks are the best option to reach those long-term goals.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
April 5, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

New Ram EV Pickup Rev Can Go Up to 500 Miles on a Charge

DETROIT — An electric Ram pickup truck with up to 500 miles of range per charge is among the new vehicles being introduced April 5 at the New York International Auto Show.

April 5, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

GM Passes Ford in Q1 EV Sales, Still Trails Tesla

DETROIT — General Motors rode strong first-quarter sales of the Chevrolet Bolt to bump crosstown rival Ford out of second place in the U.S. electric vehicle sales race.

April 4, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Ford Sales Up 10.1% in Q1

Ford Motor Co.’s sales rose 10.1% year-over-year in the first quarter, lifting the Blue Oval to the best-selling brand — but not manufacturer — in the country for the January-March period.

Jordyn Grzelewski | The Detroit News
April 4, 2023