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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, Business, Fuel

Tokyo Gas Purchases Chevron鈥檚 Texas Gas Assets

TG Natural Resources, owned by Tokyo Gas, and Castleton Commodities International, is acquiring a 70% stake in the East Texas gas assets of Chevron U.S.A. for $525 million.

April 1, 2025
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Rises 2.5垄 to $3.592 a Gallon

The national average diesel price bumped up 2.5 cents to $3.592 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released March 31.

March 31, 2025
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Westport Trims Q4 Loss, Renews Heavy-Duty Truck Focus

Westport Fuel Systems posted declines in Q4 and full-year net income as the equipment maker advanced its joint venture with Volvo Group and announced the sale of its light-duty business.

March 31, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Perspective

Perspective: The Split Personalities of Musk and Tesla

The publicly espoused viewpoints of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his own company regarding electric vehicles appear to be at odds.

March 31, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Isuzu to Launch Classes 6-7 Battery-Electric Trucks in 2027

Truck maker Isuzu will launch a battery-electric version of its Class 6 and Class 7 F-series medium-duty trucks in 2027, rather than 2026 as initially expected.

March 31, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Receives Full Pardon From Trump

鈥淭his pardon is not just about me 鈥 it鈥檚 about every American who has been railroaded by the government, and unfortunately, that鈥檚 a lot of people,鈥 Milton said in a press release.

March 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Truck Makers Keep Options Open on EPA Emissions Regulations

EPA has yet to announce a timeline for the reconsideration of the GHG standards or re-evaluation of the NOx rule.聽Rulemakings typically take two or three years to formulate.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Hyundai Showcases $7.6B Georgia EV Plant, Announces Expansion

Hyundai celebrated the opening of its new $7.6 billion EV factory in Georgia by announcing plans to expand its production capacity by two-thirds to a total of 500,000 vehicles per year.

March 26, 2025
Business, Fuel

Shell CEO Says Pursuing Major Deal Brings Risk of Distraction

Shell Plc CEO Wael Sawan said the UK energy company will continue to look for potential acquisitions but warned of the risks inherent in pursuing a major deal.

March 25, 2025
Business, Fuel

Elliott Files Lawsuit Against Phillips 66; Board Fight Looms

Elliott Investment Management filed a lawsuit against Phillips 66 and its board of directors to require four seats be up for election this year.

March 25, 2025