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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.

BusinessTechnologyFuel

General Motors to Sell Its Stake in Michigan Battery Factory

DETROIT 鈥 General Motors has reached an agreement to sell its stake in a nearly completed electric vehicle battery plant in Lansing, Mich.

December 2, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Germany Assumes $629M in Northvolt Debt After Insolvency

Germany will assume more than 600 million euros ($629 million) of debt that its development bank extended to Northvolt AB for the construction of a battery plant in the country.

December 2, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Rising Fuel Taxes to Hit Three States; California Warned

While no specific tax increase is taking effect in California, at least two state lawmakers are raising alarm about a set of regulatory and business circumstances that could send pricing soaring.

December 2, 2024
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

Stellantis Might Shutter UK Van Plant Over EV Rules

Stellantis had already threatened to pull the plug on its U.K. operations, warning about the impact of what it says are the country鈥檚 too stringent EV targets.

November 26, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Exxon Exec Says Oil Output Won鈥檛 Surge Despite Trump Agenda

Oil and gas producers in the U.S. will not raise output significantly in the coming years despite calls from President-elect Donald Trump to 鈥渄rill, baby, drill,鈥 said an Exxon executive.

November 26, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Newsom, Musk Clash Over California EV Incentive Plan

Gavin Newsom is positioning California as a foil to Donald Trump鈥檚 policies, laying the groundwork for resistance on everything from deportations to regulation rollbacks.

November 26, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Rivian鈥檚 $6.6 Billion Loan Advances EV Factory Timeline

The loan would come from the U.S. Energy Department鈥檚 Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing program.

November 26, 2024
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Rises 4.8垄 to $3.539 a Gallon

The U.S. average diesel price rose 4.8 cents to $3.539 per gallon, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration for the week ending Nov. 25.

November 25, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

OPEC+ Has Little Room to Revive Oil Supply, Official Says

OPEC+ has little scope to reverse its oil production cuts, which have triggered a wave of rival supply from the U.S. shale industry, Iran鈥檚 representative to the group said.

November 25, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

BP Optimistic About US Energy Future Under Trump

BP Plc anticipates strong growth in the U.S. as President-elect Donald Trump improves regulations on the oil and gas industry just as artificial intelligence boosts energy demand.

November 25, 2024