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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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US Wants Extra Step to Adopt Ship Carbon Tax

Nations are at an International Maritime Organization meeting in London to decide on landmark regulations to make vessels聽start paying聽for their greenhouse gas emissions.

October 16, 2025
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Trump Says India Will Halt Russian Oil Imports

The change, which has not been confirmed by the Indian government, would boost Trump's efforts to pressure Moscow to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.

October 15, 2025
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Talke USA to Upfit Trucks With Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertrains

The tractors will be Talke鈥檚 first low- or zero-emissions Class 8 semis and will be used for drayage runs in the Houston area.聽The trucks are expected to have a range of 300 to 350 miles.

October 15, 2025
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Oil Shippers Face Hefty Fees After China Port Levies

The Chinese fees, which were in a response to a similar move by Washington, have upended Asian oil trading as shippers and traders assess their exposure to charges.

October 15, 2025
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Carolina Renewable Products to Build $280M S.C. Plant

The project aims to provide a new renewable diesel source for Southeast fleets and shippers, tying fuel production to the region鈥檚 forestry economy and adding 155 jobs.

October 14, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Paccar, Dragonfly Energy Study Battery-Based Idle Reduction

The companies say the collaboration is focused on helping fleets improve efficiency, driver comfort and reliability.

October 14, 2025
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Shipping Braces for Carbon Tax, Fueling Trump Tariff Threat

The International Maritime Organization will this week decide on sweeping new rules to make the sector start paying for the more than 1 billion tons of greenhouse gases it emits each year.

October 14, 2025
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TMC Rewind: Corrosion Threats and Coolant System Dangers

Fleet maintenance leaders shared their ideas on improving practices and combating the challenges facing technicians at ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting in Raleigh, N.C. ,聽聽

October 10, 2025
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Some China-Bound Ships Carrying Oil Canceled on Port Fees

China announced Oct. 10 that it would impose fees on U.S. ships in retaliation for similar measures due to be imposed by the Trump administration Oct. 14.

October 10, 2025
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Venture Global Suffers Defeat in BP鈥檚 LNG Arbitration

Venture Global lost a dispute with BP involving the sale of liquefied natural gas cargoes, a surprise defeat that comes eight weeks after Venture聽prevailed in a similar fight with Shell.

October 10, 2025