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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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Ford Says Michigan Battery Plant at Risk if Tax Credits Cut

Ford's plan to make electric vehicle batteries at a new site in Michigan would be put at risk if Congress cuts federal incentives for clean energy, the company鈥檚 chair said.

May 29, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Toyota to Sell Seven EV Models in US

Toyota is betting Americans are ready for more U.S.-made electric vehicles. And if they aren鈥檛, it has a plan: exports.

May 29, 2025
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Farmers Press for Biofuels Boost to Counter Tariff Losses

After losing their biggest export market, U.S. farmers are now counting on the president鈥檚 support for biofuels to prevent their next crop from piling up in storage.

May 29, 2025
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Chevron Plans 200 Layoffs in Permian Basin

Chevron plans to lay off 200 employees in the Permian Basin, less than the 800 previously reported by the Texas Workforce Commission, the company said May 29.聽

May 29, 2025
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Tesla Targets June 12 Rollout of Robotaxi Service in Austin

Tesla is poised to begin its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 12, according to a person familiar with the matter.

May 28, 2025
BusinessFuel

Suitors Line Up for BP鈥檚 Castrol Unit

BP's Castrol lubricant business is attracting interest from Reliance Industries, Apollo Global Management and Lone Star Funds, as well as Saudi Aramco.

May 28, 2025
BusinessFuel

OPEC+ to Maintain Group Quotas Ahead of July Output Decision

OPEC+ gathered online May 28 to ratify its current groupwide production quotas, ahead of a decision by eight key members this weekend whether to bolster output again in July.

May 28, 2025
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Diesel Price Sheds 4.9垄 to $3.487 a Gallon

The national average diesel price changed course from a week earlier, dropping 4.9 cents to hit $3.487 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released May 28.

May 28, 2025
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Three More Years of Clean Truck Fees Approved at Port of L.A.

The Port of Los Angeles will continue to collect a $10 clean truck fund fee for the next three years.聽But at least two harbor commissioners indicated it warrants a closer look going forward.

May 27, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Samsara Partners With Rivian to Aid Fleet Management

Telematics vendor Samsara is teaming up with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, the companies said May 20.

May 22, 2025