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.
Truck Maker Hyzon Raises Funds for Working Capital
Hyzon Motors is set to bolster its working capital through an equity sale, the latest move in the hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck maker’s ongoing restructuring, it said July 19.
Clean Fuels Alliance America to Sue EPA
Clean Fuels Alliance America told the EPA that it will sue over the agency’s delay in establishing 2026 biofuel volumes in its Renewable Fuel Standard program.
Mercedes-Benz to Install EV Chargers at 100 Starbucks
Starbucks and Mercedes-Benz announced a partnership July 17 to install high-power electric vehicle chargers at 100 Starbucks stores across the U.S.
Senate Transportation Leaders Tout Trump at RNC
Republican members of the Senate panel on freight affairs pledged their support to former President Donald Trump during the party’s national convention ahead of the fall election.
Alternative Powertrain Might Unlock US EV Market
An alternative vehicle powertrain called an EREV that’s booming in China might hold the answer to encouraging Americans to adopt electric cars and trucks.
Sodium-Ion Battery Startup Peak Sparks Lithium Alternative
Startup Peak Energy received $55 million in funding to scale up production of sodium-ion batteries that the company is positioning as an alternative to lithium-ion technology.
Diesel Price Sheds 3.9¢ to Settle at $3.826 a Gallon
The national average diesel price dropped 3.9 cents to $3.826 a gallon, its first decline after four straight gains, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 15.
July 15, 2024Electric TRUs, Diesel Hybrids Pave Path for Reefer Transport
As its technology advances, the omnipresent transport refrigeration unit remains the workhorse of the refrigerated transportation market with room to grow.
Perspective: The US Needs Lithium Independence
The race for lithium, the lifeblood of modern batteries, is on. Spurred by the adoption of electric vehicles, the use of lithium has extended to the trucking industry.
World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Ferry to Run in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO — The world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial passenger ferry will start operating on San Francisco Bay as part of plans to phase out diesel-powered vessels.