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.
Diesel Price Dips Back Below $4 at $3.992 a Gallon
The national average diesel price dipped 2.3 cents to edge below $4 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 22.
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Rivian Cuts 1% of Workforce in Second Round of Layoffs
Electric vehicle upstart Rivian, which recently put on pause plans to build a Georgia factory, said in mid-April it is laying off more workers as it cuts costs to buttress its balance sheet.
EPA Allows Summer Sales of Higher-Ethanol E15 Gasoline
The Biden administration is using emergency powers to authorize widespread sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline this summer, following a strategy it employed the previous two years.
Tesla Co-Founder J.B. Straubel Built an EV Battery Colossus
Redwood Materials, started by Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel, is attempting to create a domestic loop using recycled critical metals for lithium-ion batteries.
A Weakening Diesel Market Is Becoming a Problem for Oil
The global diesel market is deteriorating, a concerning economic signal and food for thought for bullish oil traders.
US Has a Fast EV-Charging Station for Every 15 Gas Stations
Automakers may be pumping the brakes on EV production in the U.S., but charging challenges — traditionally a major hurdle to adoption — are vanishing at a rapid clip.
US Reimposes Oil Sanctions on Venezuela
MIAMI — The Biden administration on April 17 reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela.
US to Reimpose Venezuela Oil Ban Unless Maduro Acts Quickly
President Joe Biden’s administration intends to reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela if Nicolas Maduro’s regime does not take steps to honor an agreement to allow a fairer vote in elections.
Nissan Says It Will Make Next-Gen EV Batteries by 2029
YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan expects to mass produce electric vehicles powered by advanced next-generation batteries by early 2029, the company said April 16.
Macquarie: Biden Likely to Tap Oil Reserve for Summer Demand
The Biden administration will likely need to tap oil from the country’s emergency reserves to counter a spike in gasoline prices and amid inflation fears during the summer driving season.