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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, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Paccar Reports Strong Q4 Revenue, Income

Paccar Inc. beat market expectations for fourth-quarter earnings Jan. 24, aided by strong demand for its trucks from customers looking to replace older, outdated vehicles.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
January 25, 2023

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Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

CARB Proposes Exemptions for Transitions to Electric Trucks

The California Air Resources Board is making plans to modify its proposed Advanced Clean Fleets regulation to address possible electric charging infrastructure delays and unavailability of models of zero-emission trucks.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
January 25, 2023
Government, Fuel

Diesel Reverses Course, Rises 8¢ to $4.604 a Gallon

The national average price for diesel reversed its trend and climbed 8 cents to $4.604 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data for the week ending Jan. 23.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
January 24, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Proposed Update to Renewable Fuel Standard Could Benefit EV Makers

The good news for EV automakers and charging network operators is that changes to an 18-year-old U.S. program that has driven adoption of ethanol and biodiesel is getting a makeover for the electric vehicle age.

Ryan Fisher | Bloomberg News
January 24, 2023
Government, Fuel

GOP Energy Bills Will Raise Gas Prices, White House Says

U.S. gasoline prices are back on the agenda in Washington as both political parties go on the offensive.

January 24, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

With Electric on the Way, Truck Makers Continue to Update Diesel Models

While truck manufacturers make advances in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell technology, they also are making fuel efficiency and aerodynamic improvements to their diesel offerings that will form the backbone of the trucking industry for years to come.

Steve Brawner | Contributing Writer
January 20, 2023
Government, Fuel

Diesel Drops 2.5¢ to $4.524 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel dipped 2.5 cents to $4.524 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data for the week ending Jan. 16.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
January 17, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Can Heavy Electric Trucks Be Deployed Industrywide by 2045?

WASHINGTON — Successful electrification of heavy trucks will require motor carriers to coordinate driver rest periods with charging their trucks, a potential obstacle that could increase carrier operational costs and result in delivery delays.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
January 13, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics, Autonomous

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January 12, 2023
Government, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Truck Freight Routes Could Be Hydrogen Fueling Station Backbone

WASHINGTON — California fuel cell advocates are urging a national strategy to replace diesel-powered heavy trucks at major U.S. ports and link future regional hydrogen hubs to create a fueling infrastructure.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 11, 2023