DOT, EPA Release Heavy-Truck Emissions Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Monday announced the first-ever standards to improve fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
October 25, 2010ATA Eases Fuel-Price Stance to Expand Climate Options
PHOENIX — American Trucking Associations members approved a policy change that makes it easier for the federation to negotiate with regulators and legislators over carbon-emissions and climate-change measures, even if they could result in fuel price increases.
October 25, 2010Tanker Wetlines Rule Advances
PHOENIX — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration sent its new proposed “wetlines” regulation to the White House Office of Management and Budget on Oct. 15 for review.
October 25, 2010Diesel Average Rises 0.7¢ to $3.073 a Gallon for Fifth Increase in Six Weeks, DOE Says
The U.S. retail diesel and gasoline averages both rose again last week, the Department of Energy reported, but the increases slowed as crude oil prices continued a recent slide.
October 25, 2010ATA Backs Fuel-Economy Standard as Preferred Means to Reduce Carbon Emissions
American Trucking Associations said Friday it has adopted a carbon-emissions control policy supporting a national fuel-economy standard for trucks, rather than government actions to increase fuel prices or alternative-fuel mandates.
October 22, 2010Diesel Rises 0.7¢ to $3.073 in Third Straight Increase
Diesel posted its third straight weekly increase, gaining 0.7 cent to a national average retail price of $3.073 per gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.
October 19, 2010Clean Diesel Conference to Focus on Past Decade of Technology
A conference in Washington this week will reflect on the last 10 years of clean diesel technology and its effect on air quality, its organizers said.
October 18, 2010Industry Coalition Touts Voluntary Efforts That Are Reducing Emissions, Fuel Use
A coalition of industry groups, including American Trucking Associations, touted its own voluntary efforts toward improving environmental sustainability as part of its push toward what it called “responsible” energy policies.
October 17, 2010Diesel Jumps 6.6¢ to $3.066 a Gallon
Fuel prices surged for a second week as the U.S. retail diesel average hit $3.066 a gallon, 6.6 cents higher than a week ago, the Department of Energy reported.
October 17, 2010Oil Falls to Lowest Level in Two Weeks
Oil fell to its lowest level in two weeks Friday, dropping to near $81 a barrel, Bloomberg reported.
October 15, 2010