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.
Nikola CEO Girsky’s Duties Expand as CFO Departs
Nikola Corp. CEO Steve Girsky’s workload is set to increase further Dec. 4 with the departure of the truck maker's chief financial officer.
Winterization Process Requires Preparation, Training
From treacherous road conditions to freezing temperatures, even the most conscientious drivers need to exert caution on the roads during the winter.
Schneider’s Freightliner eCascadias Reach 1 Million-Mile Mark
Freightliner eCascadia battery-electric trucks operated by Schneider reached 1 million zero-emission miles carrying customer freight, the carrier said
Rolls-Royce Sours on Electric Planes, Needs Time for Hydrogen
Rolls-Royce Holdings backed away from electric aircraft and said conventional propulsion will remain the mainstay in coming years as hydrogen takes time to mature as an alternative.
Stuck Australian Gas Tanker May Spur Global LNG Price Rise
A loaded liquefied natural gas tanker is stuck at an export terminal in Australia and will disrupt some shipments, adding to supply concerns ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter.
Diesel Price Drops 6.3¢ a Gallon to $4.146
The national average diesel price tumbled 6.3 cents in its fifth straight decline to hit $4.146 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 27.
Gas Prices Now Below $3 in 14 States
Gasoline prices have fallen for 60 consecutive days, letting American drivers pass on savings at the pump to consumer retailers during the U.S. economy’s all-important holiday season.
Oil Shows Signs of Softening Before OPEC+ Meeting
Ahead of the OPEC+ meeting on Nov. 30, there are indications oil supply is running ahead of demand, highlighting the challenge facing the cartel as it prepares to set output policy for 2024.
Terraline to Carry Out Prototype Class 8 Truck Tests in Q1
A prototype of a battery-electric Class 8 truck with an expected range of 500 miles is set to begin its first pilot tests in Florida in the first quarter of 2024, according to vehicle developer Terraline Inc.
Reyes Coca-Cola to Deploy 20 eCascadias in California
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling will deploy 20 Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors, said Daimler Truck North America, the truck manufacturer’s parent company.