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.
USDA Offers Up to $500 Million in Biofuel Grants
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that up to $500 million in federal funds are available to boost supplies of American-made biofuel.
Senate EPW Leaders Introduce Diesel Emissions Bill
Legislation that would reauthorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act through fiscal 2029 was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
Uber Freight: Empty Miles Likely Underreported
Uber Freight estimated that the trucking industry could be driving close to double the number of empty miles than initially estimated. The company released its findings in a report June 28.
Trans Mountain’s Rising Shipping Costs Draw Oil Producer Ire
Some of the largest oil producers in Canada are objecting to potentially rising costs and fees to ship their crude on the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline.
SAE International Plans to Standardize Tesla’s EV Chargers
A key U.S. automotive industry organization says it will set performance standards for Tesla’s electric vehicle charging cords in another move toward using the Tesla plug on all EVs.
Lordstown Motors Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Commercial electric vehicle startup Lordstown Motors Corp. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection nearly two months after it warned that it was in danger of failing.
Guangzhou Automobile Group Unveils Ammonia-Powered Engine
China’s Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. said it has developed the world’s first car engine that runs on ammonia, adding to new energy solutions that reduce carbon emissions.
Diesel Price Resumes Decline
Diesel prices slipped 1.4 cents a gallon after a one-week interruption to settle at a national average of $3.801, according to Energy Information Administration data released June 26.
As Fuel Taxes Plummet, States Weigh Charging by the Mile
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Evan Burroughs has spent eight years touting the virtues of an Oregon pilot program charging motorists by the distance their vehicle travels rather than the gas it guzzles.
Samsara Expands Connected Fleet Technology
AUSTIN, Texas — Samsara is expanding its connected fleet technology with new features designed to support more proactive driver coaching among the advancements.