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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, 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

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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
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

EPA, DOE Offer $9.4 Million Grant to Develop New Biofuels

A new partnership has been formed between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy to release $9.4 million in grants to develop future advanced biofuels.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Biden Administration Expected to Soften Emissions Rules

The Biden administration is expected to soften proposed regulations meant to sharply curb vehicle emissions and promote EVs, two sources familiar with the situation told The Detroit News.

Grant Schwab | The Detroit News
March 5, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Global Freight

Houthi Missile Damages MSC Containership in Gulf of Aden

Houthi militants attacked and damaged a Swiss-owned container vessel on March 4 in the Gulf of Aden, as the Iran-backed group continues to roil shipping in the region.

March 5, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Dips Closer to $4 Mark With 3.6¢ Decline

The national average diesel price took another step closer to the $4 mark with a 3.6-cent decline to reach $4.022 a gallon, per Energy Information Administration data released March 4.

March 4, 2024