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.
Battery Maker Clarios Expands Low-Voltage Systems
Global battery supplier Clarios is expanding its engineering capabilities and developing new technologies to meet the shifting power demands of modern vehicles.
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Saudi Arabia, Russia Plan to Extend Oil Cut Through Year-End
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed Sept. 5 to extend their voluntary oil production cuts through the end of this year.
Chevron Buys Land for Possible New Facility Outside Houston
Chevron Corp. bought a plot of land the size of almost 60 football fields just outside of Houston in preparation for what could become a new research-and-development campus.
Think Tank Urges DOT to Begin National VMT Fee Pilot
A Washington think tank is encouraging the federal government to proceed with a legislatively mandated national pilot program to explore the viability of a vehicle-miles-traveled fee.
Florida Starts to Recover as Idalia Rain Hits North Carolina
Florida has started to dig out from the aftermath of Idalia, which weakened to a tropical storm even as it brought heavy rain across Georgia and the Carolinas.
Composite Use Cuts International SuperTruck II Mass by 60%
Navistar’s International SuperTruck II achieved a 60% reduction in weight compared with the baseline model due to a composite cab and trailer box, TPI Composites said.
Trucking Urges Zero-Emission Approach That Goes Beyond EVs
Alternatives for reducing emissions that go beyond a federal regulatory push to expand use of battery-electric trucks exist for both near- and longer-term applications, experts said.
Five States Issue Emergency Commercial Vehicle Orders
Florida and four other states issued emergency waivers for commercial motor vehicles that remain in effect for varying periods up to a month to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.
Diesel Price Climbs to $4.475 a Gallon
Diesel prices lurched forward another 8.6 cents a gallon to reach $4.475 for the national average, according to data from the Energy Information Administration released Aug. 28.
August 28, 2023Florida Faces Fuel Squeeze as Barge Traffic Falls
Florida is facing a potential squeeze on fuel supplies as shipments into the state slow just as demand is rising from consumers preparing for the threat of a major hurricane.