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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

US Carmakers Hit Record Gas Mileage, but Below Fuel Standard

U.S. automakers achieved a record average of 26 miles per gallon for vehicles made in the 2022 model year, but still fell short of current fuel standards, according to EPA data on Dec. 20.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
December 21, 2023

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Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Battery-Electric Truck Growth Underwhelms in 2023

Progress in 2023 for battery-electric trucks was slower than expected, with demand underwhelming and improvements needed for the underlying infrastructure, some OEM executives say.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
December 20, 2023
Business, Fuel, Logistics, Autonomous

Greenlane, Uber Freight Join in Electric Truck Charging Push

Greenlane plans to use Uber Freight data alongside its own findings in building its proposed public electric and hydrogen commercial vehicle charging network, the joint venture said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
December 20, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

LNG Shipping Rates Dip on Lower Demand Despite Red Sea Chaos

It’s getting cheaper — at least for now — to rent a liquefied natural gas tanker despite turmoil in the Red Sea that is forcing some vessels to take longer and more costly routes.

Anna Shiryaevskaya | Bloomberg News
December 20, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

ATRI: California’s Zero-Emission Goal Comes at High Cost

California’s race to have near-total-zero-emission passenger vehicles and heavy trucks will result in a greater need for electricity at higher prices, an ATRI report says.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 19, 2023
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