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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’s fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Only 10 EVs Qualify for Full $7,500 US Tax Credit

Only 10 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will qualify for $7,500 federal tax credits after stricter battery-sourcing rules take effect and render most plug-in models ineligible.

April 17, 2023

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Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

US Tax Breaks Lure European Clean Tech

LONDON — Norwegian startup Freyr will first build batteries to power electric vehicles and store clean energy in a remote town near the Arctic Circle. Up next? An Atlanta suburb.

Kelvin Chan | Associated Press
April 17, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Drop in Diesel Demand Heightens Recession Concerns

“Diesel demand can act as a leading indicator for broader growth as an early sign that spending by households is waning,” said one expert.

April 17, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Trucking’s Electric Vs. Hydrogen Battle Starts to Percolate

Purely battery-powered trucks have a head start on hydrogen fuel cells in the race to decarbonize trucks, but due to drawbacks for both technologies, the competition is far from settled.

April 13, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Proposed EPA Standards Are Toughest Ever for Heavy Trucks

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed its most aggressive emission mandates for cars and heavy trucks while seeking input about how to achieve its plans.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 12, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Private

New Executives Chosen to Steer Pilot Overhaul

Pilot Co. is to replace its top two officers with executives hand-picked by its new majority owner as one of the biggest truck stop operators readies a major overhaul of its facilities.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
April 12, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

EPA Pollution Limits Aim to Boost US Electric Vehicle Sales

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is proposing strict new automobile pollution limits that would require as many as two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032.

Matthew Daly and Tom Krisher | Associated Press
April 12, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Ford to Transform Ontario Plant Into EV Factory

Ford Motor Co. is investing $1.3 billion to transform its Oakville Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, to assemble multiple electric vehicles and battery packs.

Breana Noble | The Detroit News
April 11, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Poll: Most Americans Aren’t Sold on EV for Next Vehicle

WASHINGTON — Many Americans aren’t yet sold on going electric for their next cars, a new poll shows, with high prices and too few charging stations the main deterrents.

April 11, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

EPA Car Rule to Push Huge Increase in EV Sales, Reports Say

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will propose strict new automobile pollution limits this week that would require at least 54% of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2030.  

Tom Krisher and Matthew Daly | Associated Press
April 11, 2023