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 Rises 1.3¢ to $3.796; Gasoline Also Gains for Fourth Week
U.S. retail diesel and gasoline prices rose for the fourth straight week, the Department of Energy reported, although the rate of the increases slowed.
August 6, 2012Oil Jumps $4 Following Jobs Report
Oil jumped by more than $4 Friday, the biggest gain in a month, following a report that more U.S. jobs were created in July than economists had expected, Bloomberg reported.
August 3, 2012California Increases Clean Air Inspections in August
The California Air Resource Board will be conducting increased heavy duty diesel truck inspections throughout August at scales, truck stops and fleet facilities.
August 2, 2012Feds Approve Southern Leg of Keystone Pipeline
Federal officials have approved a permit for the southern leg of the Keystone XL pipeline that will run from an oil refinery in Cushing, Okla., to the Texas coast, the Associated Press reported.
July 31, 2012Diesel Rises 1.3¢ to $3.796 in Fourth Straight Increase; Gasoline Gains 1.4¢ to $3.508
Diesel rose for a fourth straight week, rising 1.3 cents to $3.796 a gallon, the Department of Energy said.
July 31, 2012OEMs Combine Technologies to Maximize Fuel Efficiency
Heavy-duty truck manufacturers have improved the fuel efficiency of their tractors through a combination of new technologies, powertrain improvements, enhanced aerodynamics and efforts to reduce rolling resistance.
July 30, 2012Gasoline Rose 9.6¢ in Past Two Weeks to $3.51 a Gallon, Lundberg Reports
Gasoline rose 9.6 cents in the past two weeks to $3.51 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of filling stations released Sunday.
July 30, 2012Kenworth Offers Test Drives of New Natural Gas Vehicles
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth Truck Co. continued its push into the natural gas market, providing journalists and customers an opportunity earlier this month to test multiple models with engines that run on the fuel that’s garnering significant attention from the trucking industry.
July 30, 2012Fleets Enjoy Fuel Efficiency Gains in New Trucks, But Express Concerns on Maintenance Costs
New engine technologies and improved aerodynamics have yielded significant fuel efficiency gains for carriers running post-2010 heavy-duty trucks, but some fleet executives said they are encountering some new maintenance issues.
July 30, 2012Diesel Price Jumps 8.8¢ to $3.783; Gasoline Also Rises for Third Week
U.S. retail diesel and gasoline prices rose for the third straight week, taking back more of the substantial cost drops that dominated the second quarter of the year, the Department of Energy reported July 23.
July 30, 2012