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.
Driving Green Trucks Ahead at the Right Speed
It is troubling that the government is pushing the regulation of fleet electrification in a way that could slow down rather than accelerate electric adoption by truck customers.
Nikola Short Sellers Take a Hit on EV Maker’s Recent Rally
Nikola Corp. shares have nearly doubled this week in a rally that’s eating into paper profits for traders betting against the EV maker and setting them up for a short squeeze.
Grid Planning Must Accommodate Electric Trucks
Electrification of longhaul trucking in the U.S., and globally, will require power-grid operators and regulators to change their planning processes.
Relay Inks Digital Fuel Payment Deal With Pilot
Relay Payments’ digitized diesel payment platform is set to be available at Pilot Co.’s more than 800 truck stops, the companies said June 14.
June 16, 2023Nikola Needs New Leadership, Says Trevor Milton
Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton called for leadership change at the electric truck maker and urged shareholders to vote against upcoming company-backed proposals.
Intermodal Players Lead on ESG Scores
Trucking and logistics companies with a focus on intermodal operations have been leading on environmental, social and corporate governance scoring in the transportation space.
Cost, Chargers, Range Are Challenges for Electrification
Trucking stakeholders have warned the Environmental Protection Agency of obstacles to aggressive plans that government agencies have set for rollout of electric vehicle technology.
Trump Hints He Would Pull Plug on EV Tax Credits, Incentives
While Georgia sits at the center of a surge in electric vehicle manufacturing, former President Donald Trump took aim at the state’s fastest-growing industry in a speech there.
EVs Lose Range When Carrying Added Weight, AAA Test Shows
Electric vehicles lose a significant amount of range when loaded with heavy cargo, according to a new AAA study released June 13.
Diesel Prices Dip to Average of $3.794
Diesel prices nudged slightly lower, dipping three-tenths of a cent to a national average of $3.794 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released June 12.