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.
Navistar, Paccar Continuing Efforts to Achieve 2014 GHG Certification
Navistar Inc. and Paccar Inc. said they are still in the process of earning final certifications for their 2014 truck and engine lineups in order to comply with the federal greenhouse-gas standards that take effect Jan. 1.
November 11, 2013GSA May Tie Emissions to Large U.S. Parcel Pact
The U.S. General Services Administration may require the carrier that wins the federal government’s contract for domestic package deliveries to file regular reports on how it is reducing its greenhouse-gas emissions and using alternative fuels.
November 11, 2013Diesel Dips 1.3¢ to $3.857
The average price of a gallon of diesel dipped 1.3 cents to a four-month low of $3.857 last week, while gasoline fell to its lowest level of the year, the Department of Energy reported.
November 11, 2013CFTC Proposes Rule Aimed at Limiting Oil Speculation Among Traders
Oil traders would be limited in the number of positions they can hold under a proposed rule approved Nov. 5 by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
TA and Shell to Open LNG Fueling Centers in First Half of 2014
TravelCenters of America and Shell plan to open the first five LNG fueling centers in the United States in the first half of 2014, Thomas O’Brien, CEO of TA, said Nov. 4.
November 6, 2013Oil Falls to Five-Month Low Near $93 a Barrel
Oil fell to a five-month low Nov. 5 to near $93 a barrel on speculation that inventories increased last week, Bloomberg News reported.
November 5, 2013Ohio State Reps Introduce Alternative-Fuels Bill
Ohio State Reps. Sean O’Brien (D) and Dave Hall (R) introduced legislation Nov. 4 that would provide tax incentives for companies that use alternative fuels.
November 5, 2013Ontario Considering 2% Biodiesel Rule
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment is considering a fuel mandate that would require diesel fuel sold there to contain 2% biodiesel, with the percentage doubled by 2016.
Diesel Dips 1.3¢ to $3.857; Gas Slips 2.9¢
Diesel’s national average price dipped 1.3 cents to $3.857 a gallon, the second straight decline and the lowest price in four months, the Department of Energy reported.
November 5, 2013DEF Prices Stable, Report Says
U.S. and Canadian retail pump prices of diesel exhaust fluid were stable in October, according to the DEF Tracker report by consulting firm Integer Research Ltd.