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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, 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
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Gains 4.7垄 to $3.639 a Gallon

The national average price for a gallon of diesel rose 4.7 cents to $3.639, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released April 8.

April 8, 2025
Government, Technology, Fuel

Tennessee Offering $19.4M for Fleets to Buy Green Trucks

Tennessee announced April 3 the availability of $19.4 million in grants to public, nonprofit and private fleets to replace eligible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with greener vehicles.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Ocean Shipping Industry Optimistic Going Into IMO Meeting

Governments from across the world gather in London this week to thrash out a landmark global carbon charge for the shipping industry.聽There鈥檚 optimism that Washington won鈥檛 derail the process.

April 7, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Report: Guidance on a Cleaner, Greener Reefer Fleet

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency's recent report focuses on the increasing availability of cleaner, greener transport refrigeration units.

April 4, 2025