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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.

BusinessFuel

7-Eleven Targets 500 Locations for Diesel Network Expansion

7-Eleven announced a major expansion to its diesel refueling network Aug. 8, aiming to increase the number of locations available to professional drivers.

August 9, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Nikola Reports Q2 Shortfall but FCEV Sales Grow

Nikola Corp. reported a 103% revenue increase but wider losses in the second quarter as electric vehicle sales gained momentum, the company announced Aug. 9.

August 9, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsPrivate

Pipeline Firms in Talks With Data Centers About Gas Supply

Energy Transfer and Williams Cos. are talking to data center operators about building pipelines directly to their facilities to fuel on-site power plants as the centers prepare for a boom in AI.

August 8, 2024
BusinessFuel

Occidental Raises Production on CrownRock Acquisition

Occidental Petroleum Corp. raised its production and capital spending plans for this year after closing its $10.8 billion acquisition of CrownRock LP earlier this month.

August 8, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

EPA Probes Biodiesel Supply Chains as Fraud Concerns Mount

The Biden administration is following the paper trails of some biodiesel producers amid heightened concern the fuels are at times being made with deceptive ingredients, violating federal law.

August 7, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Senate Republicans Ramp Up EV Resistance

Before leaving Washington for a six-week summer break, senior Senate Republicans again pushed back on the White House鈥檚 electric vehicle agenda.

August 7, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

Lack of Standard Training for EV Techs Perpetuates Shortage

There鈥檚 an aggressive push for more electric vehicle chargers and technicians to work on them, but a problem remains: There鈥檚 no nationwide standard for training those technicians.

August 7, 2024
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Rivian Holds to Annual Production Goal Unchanged Since 2023

Rivian maintained its full-year vehicle production target and profit-making goal, a sign the electric vehicle maker is filling orders on schedule after retooling its assembly lines.

August 6, 2024
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Slips 1.3垄 to $3.755

Diesel鈥檚 national average price has decreased for the past four weeks, totaling 11 cents.

August 5, 2024
BusinessFuel

Lucid Gains After EV Maker Secures $1.5 Billion Lifeline

Lucid Group will get a cash infusion of as much as $1.5 billion from an affiliate of Saudi Arabia鈥檚 Public Investment Fund, the second time this year the EV maker has received much-needed funding.

August 5, 2024