Fuel

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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.

Business, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Analysts Eyeing EV Slowdown Turn More Cautious on 2024

Wall Street’s outlook on Tesla Inc. is darkening rapidly, with at least two analysts turning more cautious on the electric vehicle maker in as many days.

Esha Dey | Bloomberg News
December 19, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Trucking Can Help Shape EV Future in EPRI Collaborative

Trucking companies are being encouraged by the Electric Power Research Institute to seek its help preparing for the electrification of heavy trucks.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 19, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Falls to Its Lowest Price Since Mid-July

Diesel prices shed nearly another dime in the eighth consecutive weekly decline of the national average, the Energy Information Administration reported Dec. 18.

December 18, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Two Carriers Pay Fines for California Pollution Violations

Two interstate companies operating heavy-duty truck fleets in California agreed to legal settlements with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 18, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Breaking News

Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Sentenced to Four Years

Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton was ordered to spend four years behind bars for lying to shareholders about the electric truck maker’s progress.

Chris Dolmetsch | Bloomberg News
December 18, 2023
Government, Fuel

Treasury Issues Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Rules

The Biden administration released long-awaited guidance on Dec. 15 around tax credits for aviation fuel that reduces emissions of greenhouse gases compared with fuel made from crude oil.

David Koenig | Associated Press
December 18, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

ATA Leaders See Shared Emissions Challenges With EU

American Trucking Associations CEO Chris Spear said European transportation leaders are facing regulatory challenges similar to those confronting U.S. fleets.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
December 14, 2023
Government, Fuel

US Readies Guidance on Sustainable Jet Fuel Tax Policy

The Biden administration as early as Dec. 15 will release policy guidance that will help determine the economic viability of producing lower-emitting jet fuel from corn and other crops.

December 13, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

BP Asks Regulators to Aid in Venture Global LNG Cargoes Feud

BP asked U.S. energy regulators to intervene in its fight with Venture Global LNG over liquefied natural gas cargoes, escalating a feud that’s roiled the market for the super-chilled fuel.

Ruth Liao | Bloomberg News
December 12, 2023
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Falls Below $4 for First Time Since July

The national average diesel price dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly five months after shedding 10.5 cents to $3.987, according to the Energy Information Administration.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
December 11, 2023