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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, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Tesla Semi Crash, Fire Mark NTSB’s First EV Truck Case

In its first accident probe of an electric-battery heavy truck, NTSB is examining the Aug. 19 crash of a 2024 Tesla Semi that burned to the ground after it veered off the road and struck a tree.

December 30, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

US Natural Gas Prices Surge 20% on Colder Forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures soared as the weather outlook for January shifted colder, raising demand prospects for the fuel used in heating and power generation.

December 30, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Startups Seek Customers, Funds to Advance Class 8 Ambitions

Startups require access to considerable funding on the road to manufacturing, and even more to remain afloat once production begins, especially for OEMs of alt-power trucks in 2024.

December 27, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

2025: The Trump Era Returns

In late January, Donald Trump will formally return to the Oval Office as the 47th president. Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill already have detailed a legislative outlook.

December 27, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

New York to Charge Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Effects

ALBANY, N.Y. — Large fossil fuel companies would have to pay fees to help New York fight the effects of climate change under a bill signed Dec. 26 by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

December 27, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

US Oil Exports to China Dwindle as Demand Wanes

U.S. crude exports to China plunged by almost half this year as shifts in the nation’s economy weighed on demand and it bought more barrels from other countries including Russia and Iran.

December 27, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Dips 1.8¢ to $3.476 a Gallon

U.S. diesel prices dipped this week, reflecting a national average decline of 1.8 cents per gallon to $3.476, according to the Energy Information Administration’s Dec. 23 report.

December 23, 2024
Business, Fuel

LNG Exporter Venture Global Files for IPO

Venture Global Inc., one of the biggest suppliers of liquefied natural gas in the U.S., filed for what could be one of the largest initial public offerings of 2025.

December 20, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Hyzon to Begin Layoffs in February Without More Funds, Buyer

Hyzon expects to start laying off U.S. employees in February if the hydrogen fuel cell electric truck maker cannot raise more funds or find a buyer, the company said Dec. 20.

December 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

China Races to Ship Batteries to US Before Tax Changes

Shipments of lithium-ion batteries to the U.S. jumped by 27% to $1.9 billion in November from a year earlier. The export tax rebate for batteries was cut to 9% from 13%.

December 20, 2024