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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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Seattle Airport Faces Fuel Crunch Threat After Pipeline Shuts

Sea-Tac airport is facing the threat of disruptions for jet-fuel supplies after a pipeline spill prompted a shutdown at a time when airlines are prepping for a busy Thanksgiving week.

November 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Price Upside Momentum to Slow After Recent Jump

U.S. diesel exports have been relatively robust of late, more than 1 million barrels per day, according to Gas Buddy. A high percentage has gone to Latin America and South America.

November 21, 2025
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Cross-Border Freight Bridge Eyes Shuttle, Lift Prototypes

Developers of an elevated freight bridge at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, using automated shuttles are set to begin building their first prototypes over the next six months.

November 21, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafetyFuel

Fleets Bring Drivers Into the Fold to Identify Cost Savings

Fleet executives said achievable incentives and frank discussions about opportunities for cost reductions can help companies operate cohesively to navigate difficult times.

November 21, 2025
GovernmentTechnologyFuel

Trump鈥檚 Energy Department Revamp Removes Clean Energy Offices

The Trump administration is eliminating Energy Department offices focused on clean energy and renewables, including an office that conducted research into plug-in electric trucks.

November 20, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

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