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.
Diesel Decreases 1.1¢ to $3.886, DOE Says
The average price of diesel dropped 1.1 cents to $3.886 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Oct. 17 in a report that reflected the price Oct. 14.
October 17, 2013Volvo Expands Fuel Efficient Powertrain Lineup
Volvo Trucks expanded its lineup of “exceptional efficiency” powertrain packages with the XE11 that the company said can improve fuel efficiency by up to 3%.
October 15, 2013Diesel Price Slides, Private Surveys Show
Diesel’s national average price fell between 0.6 cent and 1 cent from a week ago to about $3.83 a gallon, according to private surveys.
DOE Suspends Fuel Statistics Operations, Will Not Release Diesel-Price Survey
The Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration suspended its operations Oct. 11 and the agency will not release its weekly fuel-price survey scheduled for Oct. 15, it said.
October 15, 2013Diesel Prices Dip 2.2¢ to $3.897; Gasoline Declines for 5th Week
The national diesel price average slipped 2.2 cents to $3.897 a gallon last week, the first time it has declined at least four straight weeks since early July, the Department of Energy reported.
October 14, 2013Comdata Launches Updated Fuel Payment Software
Comdata Corp. has launched an updated version of its FleetAdvance fuel payment software that allows for increased data analysis.
October 10, 2013DOE Lowers Diesel Price Outlook
Diesel fuel will average $3.93 a gallon this year, the Department of Energy said, lowering a previous forecast by 3 cents.
October 10, 2013AMP Americas Strikes Deal to Convert Two Dairy Fleets to CNG
AMP Americas has struck a deal with two dairy cooperatives to convert their fleets to compressed natural gas-powered trucks.
October 9, 2013XRS Starts Selling Dedicated Mobile Telematics Device
XRS Corp. said it has started selling the NXT, a mobile trucking telematics tablet that uses the company’s software, a tablet from Samsung Telecommunications America and Verizon Wireless’ 4G data network.
October 8, 2013Diesel Falls 2.2¢ to $3.897 in Fourth Decline
Diesel’s national average price fell another 2.2 cents to $3.897 a gallon, continuing its downward trend in a fourth straight decline, the Department of Energy reported.