Transportation Energy Institute

09/17/2026

Think U.S. fuel prices are determined in the U.S.?

Think again.

The global energy and transportation system that existed in 2025 was both highly complex and remarkably efficient. Today, that system is being reshaped by geopolitical disruptions, including the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, creating unprecedented uncertainty across global markets and supply chains. While we know where the industry began, the ultimate outcome of these disruptions remains unclear.

A new paper, developed by S&P Global Energy and peer reviewed by TEI's Board of Advisors, provides a snapshot of the market as it existed before these shocks and establishes a foundation for evaluating the range of possible futures that may emerge.

The paper explains how petroleum-based fuels are produced, traded, and transported around the world, and why events thousands of miles away can directly influence fuel availability and prices in the United States.

Key findings include:

✅ The U.S. is the world's largest fuel market and refining center.

✅ The Gulf Coast is a critical export gateway for global fuel supplies.

✅ Canada remains America's largest energy trading partner.

✅ International trade plays an increasingly important role in regional fuel availability.

✅ Events occurring thousands of miles away can influence prices and supply here at home.

As conflicts, trade disruptions, and geopolitical uncertainty continue to reshape energy markets, understanding these fuel flows is no longer optional. It's essential.

Read the full report. https://bit.ly/4yNZs4d

08/21/2026

How can higher ethanol blends beyond E15 contribute to a more resilient transportation energy future?

TEI Executive Director John Eichberger joined Jeff Lenard, Vice President of NACS Media & Strategic Communications, to discuss the potential benefits of higher ethanol blends, including emissions reductions, increased octane, support for agricultural economies, and enhanced U.S. energy security.

Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on the role liquid fuels can continue to play in a diverse transportation energy marketplace.

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4x8bDYZ

08/18/2026

The U.S. economy runs on trucks, and trucks run on diesel.

That's why understanding the technologies that reduce emissions while keeping freight moving is so important. In TEI's latest podcast, John Eichberger discusses diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, EPA's proposed regulatory changes, and key findings from TEI's new market report. Get the facts behind one of the transportation industry's most important emissions conversations.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/ZtBUynVI_bg

08/14/2026

The energy transition isn't happening in silos.

From traditional fuels to EV charging and carbon reduction strategies, every decision impacts the future of transportation. In the latest Rack to Retail episode, Keith Reid talks with John Eichberger about what's changing, what's next, and what industry leaders should be paying attention to.

🎙️ Listen now: https://bit.ly/4wqw824

What trends are having the biggest impact on your business today?

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08/13/2026

As conversations around EPA guidance and potential regulatory changes continue, access to objective information is more important than ever.

Our latest report examines how SCR technology and DEF have helped significantly reduce NOx emissions, the extensive DEF supply network across North America, and why continued system performance remains critical for air quality and engine reliability.

Read the report: https: //bit.ly/3Sbxz6q

08/11/2026

What will it take to move ethanol utilization beyond E15?

TEI's new executive summary examines the opportunities and challenges associated with mid-level ethanol blends (E16-E50), including impacts on fuel markets, vehicle compatibility, infrastructure, consumer value, emissions, and energy security. The report offers an objective, fact-based resource for policymakers, industry leaders, retailers, automakers, and fuel producers.

Download the executive summary: https://bit.ly/4cBvO9t

What do you see as the biggest opportunity or challenge for mid-level ethanol blends?

08/06/2026

Did you know?

✅ SCR systems and DEF have played a critical role in reducing NOx emissions.

✅ DEF is available at more than 100,000 retail locations across North America.

✅ Continued use of quality DEF supports emissions performance, engine efficiency, and equipment durability.

TEI's new report, Market Overview of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Systems and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), provides a balanced assessment of the technology, supply infrastructure, and policy landscape surrounding SCR systems and DEF.

As policymakers, regulators, manufacturers, and fleet operators evaluate potential changes to EPA requirements, access to objective, market-based information is essential.

Download the report: https://bit.ly/4fU8TXX

07/30/2026

What Role Could Mid-Level Ethanol Blends Play in America’s Energy Future?

As the U.S. increasingly seeks domestic energy sources to reduce its exposure to geopolitical disruptions, many are looking towards renewable fuels like ethanol as an option. However, as vehicles become more efficient and gasoline demand declines, incorporating higher volumes of ethanol may require gasoline-ethanol blends above 15%.

TEI's new whitepaper, Mid-Level Ethanol Blends: Opportunities and Constraints in the Move Beyond E15, examines the opportunities, challenges, regulatory considerations, infrastructure requirements, and vehicle compatibility issues associated with higher ethanol blends.

The report provides an objective, data-driven foundation for industry discussions on the future role of ethanol in the U.S. transportation fuel market.

Key findings include:

· Maintaining current ethanol volumes in a declining gasoline market may ultimately require blends above E15

· Regulatory clarity is required to enable a market for mid-level ethanol blends to develop

· Assuring vehicle and fuel equipment compatibility is a prerequisite for market adoption

The whitepaper does not advocate for or against mid-level ethanol blends. Rather, it is intended to serve as a referenced starting point for future discussions about the evolution of the ethanol market and the role mid-level ethanol blends may play in meeting transportation energy, environmental, and economic objectives.

Download the whitepaper: https://bit.ly/4wusJ35

07/23/2026

New Quarterly Report: EV Fast Charging Industry Pulse Check

How is the U.S. public fast-charging market evolving?

TEI's latest EV Fast Charging Industry Pulse Check provides a data-driven snapshot of the nation's charging ecosystem, tracking the metrics that matter most—from infrastructure deployment and utilization to reliability, pricing, competition, and emerging technologies.

This quarter's report highlights:
🔹 Fast-charging infrastructure growth

🔹 Utilization and reliability trends

🔹 Charging session volumes and demand patterns

🔹 Deployment strategies across the market

🔹 Emerging charging technologies

🔹 Pricing dynamics and network competition

Designed for charge point operators, retailers, automakers, utilities, policymakers, investors, and other industry stakeholders, the report offers an objective look at the health, growth, and maturity of public fast charging in the U.S.

Download the latest Pulse Check and stay ahead of the trends shaping the EV charging market. https://bit.ly/44KiHPc

The Charging Analytics Program is TEl's intelligence platform for the evolving charging ecosystem

07/09/2026

Are high gas prices influencing vehicle purchase decisions?

In the latest Heart+Mind Strategies PulseLine Report, 51% of Americans say they are somewhat, very, or extremely likely to consider an electric vehicle for their next car, up from 36% in 2022.

As shown in the graphic below, EV consideration has increased by 15 percentage points in just four years, signaling a significant shift in consumer attitudes.

When costs at the pump stay elevated, consumers look for long-term solutions and electric vehicles are increasingly part of that conversation.

Watch the full TEI "What's Next" webcast detailing the report: https://bit.ly/3SJ6IyD