Major Carriers Still Betting on Diesel Through 2030s
Survey of large for-hire fleets shows diesel expected to remain dominant fuel despite electric and alternative-fuel push.
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Natural Gas Drillers Shut Wells as Prices Tank Below Breakeven
Elevation Resources CEO says gas losses are eating half the company's revenue. What falling wellhead prices mean for fleets running CNG.
Biodiesel Production Rebounds After RFS Volume Rule Finalized
Trucking firms can cut fuel costs with biodiesel as production picks back up following federal renewable fuel mandate clarity.
RNG Fuel Cost Locks Below Diesel, Clean Energy Says Engine Gap Closed
Chad Lindholm says renewable natural gas now delivers stable per-mile cost and long-haul power after decades on the sidelines.
Which Routes Make Natural Gas Trucks Pencil Out in 2026
Dedicated lanes, drayage, and intermodal runs are the sweet spot for CNG and LNG powertrains, ACT Expo panelists say predictable mileage and fixed fueling…
Natural gas and battery-electric trucks gain ground as federal ZEV push stalls
Cummins X15N reports 71% cost savings over diesel in first full year; medium-duty BEV registrations up 21% despite policy rollback.
Renewable Diesel and RNG Gain Ground as Crude Tops $110
With Brent at $110 and diesel costs climbing, renewable diesel, high-blend biodiesel, and renewable natural gas are drawing more small-fleet interest for cost…
Propane Fleet Registrations Up 3%, Service Vehicles Lead Growth
Service fleets drove propane adoption in 2025 while school bus registrations fell 7%. On-site fueling costs $1.32–$2.91 per GGE, 19–63% below gasoline.
Westport HPDI Natural Gas Engine Can Switch to Hydrogen Later
High-pressure direct-injection engine runs on CNG or RNG today, accepts hydrogen blend or 100% H2 tomorrow: no fuel-cell purity requirement.
Cummins Exec: Fleets Choose Gradual Tech Upgrades Over Rapid Shifts
Jim Nebergall says tight margins and uptime demands push fleet managers toward evolutionary adoption rather than revolutionary equipment changes.