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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, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla’s Wall Street Fans Turn Squeamish as EV Turmoil Mounts

Tesla Inc.’s support among Wall Street bulls is weakening with the lowest percentage of analysts since April 2021 recommending that investors buy the stock.

Esha Dey | Bloomberg News
March 8, 2024

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Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Rivian Puts Georgia Factory Plans on Pause

Rivian Automotive is pausing plans to build a new multibillion-dollar factory in Georgia, an abrupt reversal aimed at cutting costs while the company prepares to launch a cheaper electric vehicle.

Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg News
March 7, 2024
Business, Fuel

Exxon Move May Delay Chevron-Hess Merger

Hess Corp. signaled its $53 billion agreement to be bought by Chevron Corp. may be delayed after ExxonMobil filed for arbitration to preserve its rights to a massive oil discovery off Guyana.

Joe Ryan | Bloomberg News
March 7, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

25 States File Suit to Block EPA Rule on Soot Pollution

WASHINGTON — A new EPA rule that sets tougher standards for deadly soot pollution faced a barrage of legal challenges March 6, as 25 Republican-led states filed lawsuits seeking to block it.

Matthew Daly | Associated Press
March 6, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Schumer Calls on FTC to Probe Wave of Oil Company Mergers

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on the Federal Trade Commission to open a full investigation into a wave of acquisitions in the oil and gas industry, arguing that the consolidation threatens competition and could lead to higher prices.

March 6, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Cox Automotive Says Market Conditions Are Ideal for Fleets

NEW ORLEANS — The commercial vehicle market is expected to grow thanks to a supportive economy as certain technologies are adopted within the heavy-duty market, according to research.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 6, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

GM Collaborates to Produce Medium-Duty Hydrogen FCEV Trucks

General Motors' hydrogen fuel cell business is working on a $65 million pilot program for hydrogen-based work site products centered around medium-duty, fuel-cell powered trucks.

Kalea Hall | The Detroit News
March 6, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Uber Partners With Revel to Expand Charging Network

Uber struck a partnership with EV ride-hailing startup Revel Transit to make charging stations in New York more accessible as it inches toward making all trips zero-emission by 2030.

Natalie Lung | Bloomberg News
March 6, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Hexagon Agility Plans January Expansion to Meet X15N Demand

NEW ORLEANS — Hexagon Agility plans to expand its manufacturing capacity next year to meet expected demand for Cummins’ upcoming X15N natural gas fueled engine, an executive said March 4.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
March 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Cummins Details Revamped X15 Engine Lineup

Cummins Inc. executives recently detailed the plans for the company’s updated X15 engine platform, including how the so-called HELM fuel-agnostic architecture got its name.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
March 5, 2024