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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, Equipment, Fuel

Hyundai Unwraps Xcient Tractor Overhaul

Hyundai Motor Co. unveiled the latest iteration of its Class 8 Xcient hydrogen fuel cell electric tractor April 28, overhauling the powertrain, safety systems and driver comforts.

April 29, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

VTNA to Launch CARB-Compliant Engine for Redesigned VNL, VNR

Volvo Trucks North America plans to launch a California Air Resources Board Omnibus rule-compliant diesel engine for its revamped longhaul and regional-haul tractors, the VNL and VNR.

April 29, 2025
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Down 2¢ to $3.514 a Gallon

The national average diesel price dipped 2 cents a gallon to $3.514, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released April 29.

April 29, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Plus, Hyundai Pitch Vision for Self-Driving Hydrogen Trucks

Hydrogen trucks cost more than diesel models, but autonomous driving capabilities could double the utilization of those vehicles and improve the total cost of ownership calculation.

April 29, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Harbinger Introduces Electric-Gas Hybrid Model

The new model is a battery-electric vehicle equipped with a gasoline-powered range extender that charges the battery when needed, enabling a range of up to 500 miles between charges.

April 29, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

EPA Allows Sale of Higher-Ethanol Fuel This Summer

Consumers across the U.S. still will be able to buy higher-ethanol blend E15 gas this summer, the EPA announced, saving them a little money at the pump but frustrating environmentalists.

April 29, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Peterbilt Unveils Battery-Electric Models 579EV and 567EV

The models were unveiled April 14 at a media preview at Texas Motor Speedway in advance of the trucks’ official debut April 28 at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.

April 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Kenworth Launches T680E Revamp, Unveils Battery-Electric T880

Kenworth launched a revamped version of the battery-electric configuration of its T680 tractor April 28 at the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Anaheim, Calif.

April 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Fuel

Expanded Renewable Fuels Facility Opens at Port of Stockton

Port of Stockton in California celebrated the debut of an expanded renewable fuels terminal that will facilitate the movement of biodiesel and renewable diesel from ships.

April 28, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Iowa’s Biodiesel Consumption Doubled Last Year

Iowa’s biodiesel consumption doubled in the state despite uncertain federal regulation that constrained the biofuel industry, according to a new state report.

April 28, 2025