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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, Equipment, Fuel

Why Ford Chose Tesla for EV Partnership: It’s the Plug

Hours before Tesla Inc. and Ford Motor Co. announced their surprise charging partnership, Ford’s chief executive officer offered his take as to why the U.S. has been so slow to adopt electric vehicles.

Keith Naughton | Bloomberg News
May 30, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Midwest Governors Urge EPA to Revise Biodiesel Volumes

Three Midwest governors urged the Environmental Protection Agency to revise its biodiesel volumes to encourage lower-cost fuel, support farmers and help decarbonize transportation.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 26, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel

Foxconn’s Dispute With Lordstown Shows Souring EV Sentiment

Foxconn hasn’t made good on its pledge to acquire enough Lordstown shares to build an 18.3% stake in the company, and now a dispute threatens to sink the electric vehicle startup.

David Welch | Bloomberg News
May 26, 2023
Business, Fuel

Nikola’s Plunging Stock Value Risks Nasdaq Delisting

Nikola Corp. tumbled May 25 after Nasdaq Inc. notified the company that it isn’t in compliance with the minimum bid requirements to remain listed on the exchange.

Angel Adegbesan | Bloomberg News
May 25, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

The EV Squeeze: How the US and Europe Compare

MILAN — European governments have historically been more aggressive than the United States in regulating fuel consumption. That is about to change.

Henry Payne | The Detroit News
May 24, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Veto Expected After Congress Rescinds EPA Emissions Rule

A proposal to roll back federal emission standards associated with heavy-duty commercial vehicles advanced to President Joe Biden, who has vowed to veto the legislation.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 24, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Lytx: Idling Time Dropped by 16% in 2022

Fleets around the world experienced a 16% year-over-year decline in idling time in 2022, according to customer data from video telematics company Lytx.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
May 24, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Boeing CEO Warns of Prolonged Supply Chain Constraints

Boeing Co. cautioned that the aerospace industry could suffer from supply disruptions for more than half a decade, delaying deliveries to airlines and hampering the rebound from COVID-19.

May 23, 2023
Government, Fuel

Diesel Prices Slip Another 1.4¢ to $3.883 a Gallon

Diesel prices took a modest dip, falling 1.4 cents to reach $3.883 a gallon on average, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 22.

May 22, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

Minnesota’s $1.3B Transportation Deal Includes Gas Tax Hike

Minnesota lawmakers on May 21 sent the governor a $1.3 billion deal that would index the gas tax to inflation and bolster the state's extensive transportation network.

May 22, 2023