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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鈥檚 fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

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Better Power Solutions: Eliminate Idling & Extend Battery Life

Program Aired: October 16, 2 p.m. ET聽Discover how new power solutions are helping Class 8 fleets eliminate idling, extend battery life, and reduce costly maintenance. This webinar explores lithium-powered systems that deliver reliable hotel load support, improve driver comfort, and unlock significant fuel and service savings鈥攁ll while ensuring dependable performance across demanding operating conditions.

October 16, 2025
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EPA to Proceed With 2027 NOx Rules Timeline

鈥淲e are encouraged by several proposed adjustments that should help lower costs and ease implementation,鈥 ATA Vice President of Energy and Environmental Affairs Patrick Kelly said.

November 19, 2025
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China's Shift From Diesel Trucks Changes Global Fuel Demand

Electric trucks now outsell LNG models in China, so its demand for fossil fuels could fall, and "in other countries, it might never take off,鈥 according to an analyst.

November 19, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Analyst Says Machinery Maker Caterpillar Isn't AI Darling

Caterpillar was always an unlikely winner in the AI craze. It makes the bulk of its money selling the equipment like yellow earth movers that has made it a stalwart of American industry.

November 18, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Toyota Lays Out $912M Plan to Boost US Hybrid Production

Factories in West Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and Missouri will see 252 new jobs as a result of the initiative, the world鈥檚 biggest carmaker said in a statement.聽

November 18, 2025
BusinessFuel

Atlantic LNG Freight Rates Surge to Highest Since Early 2024

The spot rate to hire an LNG vessel for delivery from the U.S. to Europe jumped 19% to $98,250 per day, the highest since January 2024. Costs to hire a tanker in the Pacific Ocean also jumped 15%.

November 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

Daimler Truck鈥檚 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tractor Takes Next Step

Testing of Daimler Truck鈥檚 prototype Mercedes-Benz GenH2 truck is set to enter a new phase with a second group of carriers, the parent company of Freightliner and Western Star said.

November 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Trucking Fleets Turn to Renewable Diesel for Cleaner Runs

Emissions can be reduced, and trucking fleets still can rely on today鈥檚 predominant vehicle technologies and fueling infrastructure.

November 14, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuelLogistics

Renewable Natural Gas Gains Interest From Fleets

The use of natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks is receiving a boost, due in part to the rollout of a more powerful natural gas engine and the growing availability of renewable natural gas to reduce emissions.

November 14, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

VW-Rivian Joint Venture May Sell EV Tech to Other Carmakers

The joint venture, known as RV Tech, said it has made solid progress on delivering the EV electrical and software platform that Volkswagen needs to compete with Tesla and Chinese rivals.

November 13, 2025