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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.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Kenworth Delays Start of Hydrogen Fuel Cell T680 Production

Serial production of Kenworth Truck Co.'s hydrogen fuel cell electric T680 tractors will not begin in 2025 as previously announced, according to a senior executive.

April 11, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

IMO Approves Landmark GHG Tax

Members of the International Maritime Organization 鈥 with the United States noticeably absent 鈥 agreed on the first global tax on greenhouse gas emissions.

April 11, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Cleanup of Keystone Pipeline Spill Underway in North Dakota

Workers have recovered thousands of gallons of crude oil from an underground pipeline spill on North Dakota farmland, but it remains unclear when oil will again start flowing to refineries.

April 11, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Texas Is Becoming the Epicenter of US Battery Expansion

The Lone Star State may be the heart of America鈥檚 oil and gas map, but it鈥檚 quickly becoming the biggest installer of a technology key for renewables development: battery storage.

April 11, 2025
Government, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

GSA Nixes 32 Federal EV Charging Projects Worth $23 Million

GSA has now issued a memo to tenants in federal facilities under its authority that outlines how they must justify what is necessary to retain EV charging infrastructure.

April 10, 2025
Government, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Hill Republicans Escalate Pushback on Biden-Era EV Guidance

Congressional Republicans have ramped up their opposition to Biden-era guidance designed to promote electric vehicles at the expense of those powered by fossil fuels.

April 10, 2025
Government, Safety, Fuel

EPA to Reduce HQ Footprint, Save $18 Million

鈥淓PA will consolidate staff currently in the Ronald Reagan Building into the agency鈥檚 remaining headquarters facilities in Federal Triangle,鈥 an EPA spokesperson said April 8.

April 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Unveils 鈥楳essy Middle鈥 Initiative Fleets

The goal of the latest initiative 鈥 NACFE鈥檚 fifth Run on Less program 鈥 is to explore various alternative fueling options and investigate the need for infrastructure changes.

April 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

US Exits Talks on Carbon Cutting Goal for Ships

The U.S. abandoned global talks aimed at cutting shipping鈥檚 carbon emissions and threatened to counter against any fees that the country鈥檚 merchant fleet incurs if the initiative proceeds.

April 9, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Keystone Oil Pipeline Is Shut After a Spill in North Dakota

South Bow鈥檚 Keystone oil pipeline has been shut after a spill in southeast North Dakota, according to an official with the state Department of Environmental Quality.

April 8, 2025