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.
Diesel Drops 3.1¢ to $2.348; Oil in Sharp Decline
The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 3.1 cents to $2.348, the Department of Energy said, amid high fuel inventories plus falling crude oil prices that are approaching a bear market.
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Daimler Challenges Tesla With Its Own Electric-Truck Pledge
Daimler subsidiary Mercedes-Benz outlined plans to start selling an electric heavy-duty truck in about five years, a week after Tesla Motors Inc.’s initial sketch on battery-powered commercial vehicles failed to impress investors.
Diesel Drops 2.3¢ to $2.379 a Gallon
The U.S. average diesel retail price declined 2.3 cents to $2.379, the Department of Energy reported.
July 25, 2016Global Oil Market 'Severely Oversupplied' With Gasoline, Analysts Say
The global oil market is "severely oversupplied" with gasoline — with stocks at a five-year high — serving as a blow to crude prices from next month, reckon Morgan Stanley analysts led by Adam Longson.
Alt-Fuel Infrastructure Build-Out Paves Way For Trucks Powered by Natural Gas, DME
Growing corridors of natural-gas fueling stations, together with a scattering of other ways to power heavy-duty trucks, make up an expanding infrastructure providing alternatives to traditional diesel.
Shell Rotella Unveils New Engine Oil Lineup
WASHINGTON — Shell Rotella has unveiled its new lineup of lubricating oils, products designed to maintain the hotter-burning diesel engines coming in January 2017 and beyond.
Oil Drops to Two-Month Low Amid Ample US Supply, Rising Dollar
Oil dropped to the lowest close in more than two months as the United States heads to the end of the summer-driving season with ample inventories.
Shell Rotella Rolls Out New Engine Oils
WASHINGTON — Manufacturer Shell Rotella rolled out its new lineup of lubricating oils designed to maintain the hotter-burning diesel engines coming in January 2017 and beyond.
Teletrac Navman Launches New Unified Telematics Platform
Fleet-tracking companies Teletrac Inc. and Navman Wireless announced a new telematics platform that combines their two product lines into one offering for customers.
July 19, 2016Diesel Drops 1.2¢ to $2.402
The U.S. average diesel retail price slipped 1.2 cents to $2.402 as inventories of crude oil and refined products remain high, the Department of Energy reported.
July 18, 2016