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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Truck Makers Launch Zero-Emission Infrastructure Coalition

A coalition of truck manufacturers is launching a joint initiative to work with stakeholders to accelerate construction of charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024

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Business, Technology, Fuel

GM, Honda Hydrogen Fuel Cell JV Begins Commercial Production

A joint venture between General Motors and Honda began commercial production Jan. 25 of hydrogen fuel cells in Brownstown, Mich., aimed at the commercial vehicle market.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
January 29, 2024
Business, Safety, Fuel

Love’s Travel Stops Previews Expansion Plans for 2024

Love’s Travel Stops is rolling out a planned $1 billion expansion of its truck stop network this year with new and remodeled stores that expand the offerings available to truck drivers.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
January 29, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

Europe’s Diesel Supply Chain Threatened by High Freight Costs

A surge in shipping costs due to turmoil in the Red Sea is pressuring Europe’s diesel supply chain, contributing to a sharp jump in fuel prices.

Jack Wittels | Bloomberg News
January 26, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Biden Freezes Approvals of New Licenses for LNG Exporters

The Biden administration on Jan. 26 halted the approval of new licenses to export U.S. liquefied natural gas — a moratorium likely to disrupt plans for billions of dollars in projects.

January 26, 2024
Business, Fuel, Global Freight

Maersk Unveils World’s Biggest Methanol-Powered Containership

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S’s newest methanol-powered vessel will soon set sail from South Korea as the shipper seeks to reduce emissions in one of the world’s most-polluting industries.

Heejin Kim | Bloomberg News
January 26, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Daily Fuel Tanker Costs Eclipse $100,000 for Some in Red Sea

Some oil tanker earnings have soared above $100,000 a day as the disruption of shipments through the Red Sea persists.

Alex Longley | Bloomberg News
January 25, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel, Private

Hyzon Sends Four Hydrogen FCEV Trucks to PFG in California

Hyzon delivered four trucks to Performance Food Group’s Vistar facility in Fontana, Calif., the first deliveries of the hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle to its largest U.S. customer.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
January 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Daimler Truck to Explore Abu Dhabi’s Green Hydrogen Supply

Daimler Truck AG and Abu Dhabi agreed to explore the Gulf state’s supply of green hydrogen to power future fuel cell rigs in Europe.

Wilfried Eckl-Dorna | Bloomberg News
January 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Q4 Earnings Fall Short of Analyst Estimates

DETROIT — Tesla’s net income more than doubled last quarter thanks to a one-time tax benefit, but it warned of “notably lower” sales growth this year.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
January 24, 2024