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.
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.
Diesel Price Drops Another 8.5¢ a Gallon to Reach $4.209
The national average diesel price extended its pronounced decline, falling 8.5 cents to reach $4.209 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 20.
California Gas Prices Dip Below $5 for First Time Since July
California pump prices fell below $5 a gallon for the first time since July, following national levels lower but still the highest in the country.
Illinois Governor Seeking $1 Billion EPA Clean Energy Bid
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is going after every federal dollar to turn the state into a hub for new technologies, intensifying a battle among states for trillions in federal funds.
Lawyers Argue Trevor Milton Shouldn’t Face Prison for Fraud
NEW YORK — Lawyers for Trevor Milton, the founder of truck maker Nikola Corp., say he should not face incarceration.
N.D. Opens Soybean Processing Plant for Renewable Diesel Oil
North Dakota’s renewable diesel industry took a giant leap forward as the state opened its first fully dedicated soybean-crushing plant that will make biofuel oil.
The Link Between Fuel Efficiency & Safety
Program Aired: November 16, 2 p.m. ET A new, multi-year trucking study has documented how fuel-efficient driving significantly lowers the risk of accidents and critical safety events. Tune into this webinar to hear the dramatic results and learn how one trucking fleet is becoming even safer and more efficient using the ISAAC Coach system.
November 16, 2023Volvo Workshop Prepares Fleet Partners for CARB Regulations
Now is the time for fleets to meet the challenge of complying with next year’s CARB regulations, a panelist said during a virtual Volvo Trucks regulatory workshop.
Diesel Price Drops 7.2¢ a Gallon to Reach $4.294
The average diesel price posted its third straight substantial decline, falling 7.2 cents to hit $4.294 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 13.
Georgia Diesel, Gas Tax Suspension Extended Through Nov. 29
Diesel and gasoline prices in Georgia continue to be free of state excise taxes through Nov. 29 after Gov. Brian Kemp re-extended for the second time a state of emergency executive order.