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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, Fuel

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
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, TCA

Three More Years of Clean Truck Fees Approved at Port of LA

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
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

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
Government, Business, Fuel

House Backs Electric Vehicle, Hybrid Fees in Budget Bill

A massive House-passed tax and budget measure promises to return a federal account central to transportation maintenance projects to solvency.

May 22, 2025
Business, Technology, Fuel

EV Charging Rates Go Dynamic

Nearly 40% of the country鈥檚 10,700 public fast-charging stations recently started adjusting rates often and aggressively, based on myriad factors that skew the supply-demand equation.

May 22, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Oregon, Vermont Halt Zero-Emission Truck Mandates

In the span of a few days, leaders in both Oregon and Vermont reversed plans to limit sales of diesel-powered trucks in favor of electric trucks in their states.

May 22, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Senate Votes to Block Clean Air Standards in California

The Senate voted on May 22 to block California鈥檚 first-in-the nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.

May 22, 2025
Business, Technology, Fuel

Ford鈥檚 EV Battery Plant May Add Nissan to Client List

A new Ford-SK factory in Kentucky, known as BlueOvalSK, has emerged as the frontrunner to build the batteries for Nissan, though a final decision hasn鈥檛 been made, one of the people said.

May 21, 2025
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Increases 6垄 to Settle at $3.536

The national average diesel price rose 6 cents a gallon to $3.536, its first increase since early April, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released May 20.

May 20, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Charging Installations Drop as Trump Ramps Up Attacks on EVs

Installation of high-speed chargers across the U.S. fell by more than 21% in the first quarter compared to the year-earlier period, according to an analysis of Energy Department data.

May 20, 2025