Fuel
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.
ATRI Says Total Fleet Costs Rise; Wages, Equipment Up, Fuel Dips
Motor carrier operating costs rose 1.6% to $1.703 per mile last year, as higher costs for new equipment, driver wages and maintenance wiped out savings from lower fuel prices, the American Transportation Research Institute reported.
Petition Asks for EPA to Test Cars Like Heavy-Duty Trucks
An environmental group is seeking to have every model of car and light trucks sold in the United States undergo on-the-road emissions tests, adding to calls for more aggressive efforts after revelations that Volkswagen AG rigged its vehicles to fool laboratory-based screening.
Oil Caps Weakest Quarter Since 2009 as Global Glut Seen Growing
Oil slipped, capping the lowest quarterly average price since the start of 2009 as U.S. crude inventories climbed.
National Diesel Average Drops 1.7¢ to $2.476 a Gallon
The average price of diesel fuel in the United States declined 1.7 cents a gallon to $2.476, the Department of Energy reported Sept. 28.
September 28, 2015TT Archives: EPA Fines Engine Makers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Volkswagen cheated on air-pollution rules for its diesel cars with a defeat device, reminiscent of 1998 when heavy-duty truck manufacturers were doing the same thing.
September 28, 2015EPA Official Says GHG Final Rule on Track to Be Published During 2nd Quarter of 2016
ORLANDO, Fla. — An Environmental Protection Agency official said the federal government remains on track to issue a final rule during the second quarter of 2016 that will further tighten the trucking industry’s greenhouse-gas emissions.
Diesel Price Declines 2.4¢ to $2.493, Lowest Level in More Than Six Years
The average price of diesel fuel in the United States fell 2.4 cents a gallon to $2.493, the lowest level since June 2009, according to the Department of Energy.
Why Shippers Are Turning to LNG-Powered Vessels
When Tote Inc., a shipper that operates between the United States and the Caribbean, launched its latest containership last month, the 760-foot craft carried a certain distinction: It’s only the second of the massive vessels worldwide fueled by liquefied natural gas.
China Sitting on an Ocean of Diesel Fuel
Volkswagen Scandal Harkens Back to Truck Engine Makers’ 1998 Battle With EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Volkswagen cheated on air-pollution rules for its diesel cars with a defeat device, reminiscent of 1998 when heavy-duty truck manufacturers were doing the same thing.
September 22, 2015