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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.

Government, Business, Fuel

Oil CEOs Meet With Trump as US Unwinds Environmental Rules

The chief executives of more than a dozen oil companies will deliver a message of gratitude 鈥 as well as caution 鈥 when they meet with President Donald Trump on March 19.

March 19, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Approves LNG Exports From Venture Global鈥檚 CP2 Project

The administration has granted Venture Global LNG conditional approval to export natural gas from a planned facility in Louisiana that had stalled under the last administration.

March 19, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Approved to Offer Passenger Rides in California

The permit will allow Tesla initially to carry its employees on a prearranged basis in company-owned vehicles, before later transporting members of the public.

March 18, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

How BYD鈥檚 Five-Minute EV Charging Stacks Up Against Rivals

BYD can now add "charging as fast as refueling" to its marketing slogans, potentially helping it capture more market share from legacy automakers and direct rivals like Tesla.

March 18, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Congressional Republicans Seek to Halt States' EPA Waivers

Legislation that would restrict the federal government from permitting states to limit sales of vehicles with internal combustion engines was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

March 18, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Port Neighbors Fear Pullback on Shift to EVs

People who live near ports fear that $3 billion earmarked from President Joe Biden's infrastructure law to boost electrification in order to reduce pollution will be canceled.

March 18, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

With Fuel Tax Revenue Down, States Seek Ways to Fund Roads

EVs can help reduce emissions in the transportation sector, the nation鈥檚 largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, but they also mean less gas tax revenue in government coffers.

March 18, 2025
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Down 3.3垄 in Third Straight Decline

The national average price for a gallon of diesel slipped 3.3 cents to $3.549 in a third straight decline, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released March 17.

March 17, 2025
Business, Fuel

Chevron Buys $2.3B Hess Stake, Stays Confident on Merger

Chevron bought nearly 5% of Hess as a show of confidence that it will win the arbitration battle with Exxon Mobil that has delayed the Hess takeover for more than a year.

March 17, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, For-Hire

Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires Gain Traction in Trucking

Significant technological advances in recent years have helped to increase demand for LRR tires.聽鈥淭hey鈥檙e just making the tires better and better all around,鈥 one trucking executive said.

March 17, 2025