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.
Maersk Tankers Bet Billions on Ammonia Fuel Carriers
Some of the biggest names in shipping are betting billions on tankers to transport a type of ammonia that’s scarcely being produced today, wagering it will become integral to decarbonization.
July 15, 2024Biden Faces Frustration From US Farmers Over Biofuel Policy
President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign has had a tough week. Lingering in the background is a boom he touted for American farmers that hasn’t panned out.
July 12, 20245 Questions: Kenneth Eggen, Wolf River Express
Thirty-five-year industry veteran Kenneth Eggen oversees "cradle to grave" management of Wolf River Express' vehicle assets as the company's chief operating officer.
July 12, 2024Hexagon Agility and Brudeli Green Mobility to Deliver NZEVs
LAS VEGAS — Hexagon Agility and Brudeli announced a collaboration and unveiled the Brudeli Powerhybrid, the first near-zero-emission vehicle that complies with California’s ACT and ACF rules.
FTC Delays Chevron-Hess Decision to After Exxon Arbitration
The FTC plans to delay its decision whether to block Chevron.’s $53 billion takeover of Hess until after an arbitration case with Exxon Mobil is settled, Bloomberg reports.
Global Oil Demand Growth Slows Further as China Cools
Global oil demand growth slowed to its weakest in more than a year last quarter as the post-pandemic rebound in China fades, the International Energy Agency said.
Vitol, SK Settle California Fuel Rigging Probe for $50M
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the state reached a settlement with Vitol and SK Energy Americas after it alleged the firms acted together to manipulate local gasoline markets.
OPEC Data Shows Oil-Cut Laggards Still Exceeding Limits
Key OPEC+ nations Iraq, Kazakhstan and Russia continue to pump above output limits intended to shore up global oil prices, the group’s data showed.
Report Finds Opportunities, Obstacles for Electric Vehicles
The trucking industry is seeing more opportunities to deploy electric vehicles despite obstacles that still must be overcome, according to a July 9 report by NACFE and RMI.
Diesel Price Rises 5.2¢ to $3.865
The national average diesel price rose 5.2 cents to $3.865 in its fourth consecutive increase, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 8.
July 8, 2024