Fuel News

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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, Fuel

Greenlane Launches Technology Suite for Charging Sites

Truck refueling specialist Greenlane introduced a suite of technology products March 11 intended to support customers at the joint venture’s first facility.

March 11, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Tesla Semi, Smart Trailers and More Showcased at TMC

The Tesla Semi, an electric-powered trailer and a variety of connected vehicle technologies were among the innovations on display outside the Music City Center.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

VTNA Launches D13 Variable Geometry Turbo Engine

Volvo Trucks North America on March 10 launched the D13 Variable Geometry Turbo engine, promising a 3% fuel efficiency increase compared with prior options.

March 10, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Surge in Canadian Crude Signals Tariff Worry Is Waning

Concern about U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on U.S. imports of Canadian oil is waning as the duties’ start date keeps getting pushed back.

March 10, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Drops 5.3¢ to $3.582 a Gallon

The national average diesel price experienced a sizable drop for the second straight week, decreasing 5.3 cents and settling at $3.582, according to data March 10.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Fuel

Tesla Tumbles Most Since 2020 on Pullback in Sales Estimates

Tesla Inc. shares plunged the most since 2020 on growing concerns across Wall Street about the electric car maker’s deliveries.

March 10, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Traton CEO Sees EPA Pre-Buy Sales Slipping to 2026

An anticipated jump in Class 8 truck sales ahead of the arrival of stricter emissions standards might not start until 2026, the CEO of the parent company of International Motors said March 10.

March 10, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Crew Rescued as Fuel Tanker, Cargo Ship Collide in North Sea

A cargo ship hit a tanker carrying jet fuel for the American military off the coast of eastern England on March 10, setting both vessels on fire and sending fuel pouring into the North Sea.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Charts ‘Messy Middle’ Next Steps

NACFE announced that it will reveal the fleets participating in its upcoming Run on Less: the Messy Middle test on April 3, and shared more details on the event.

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Transtex Unveils Lithium-Ion Electric APU for In-Cab Power

The DClimate Lithium Pro is designed to deliver extended runtimes and reduced emissions for trucking fleets as it supports full hotel loads without engine idling.

March 9, 2025