EPA to Allow 15% Ethanol for Newer Cars, Light Trucks
The Environmental Protection Agency said it will allow up to 15% ethanol content in gasoline for newer vehicles, up from the current 10%.
October 14, 2010U.S. Trade Deficit Widens
The U.S. trade deficit widened by 8.8% in August, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
October 14, 2010DOE Boosts 2010 Diesel-Price Forecast by 3¢, to $2.96 a Gallon
The Department of Energy boosted its projected 2010 diesel-price forecast by 3 cents to $2.96 a gallon, and lifted its forecast for 2011 by 4 cents, to $3.14.
October 13, 2010Diesel Surges 6.6¢ to $3.066 a Gallon
Diesel’s national average price continued its upward trend as it jumped 6.6 cents to $3.066 a gallon, while gasoline saw its biggest gain in almost a year, rising 8.7 cents to $2.819, the Department of Energy reported.
October 13, 2010Diesel Average Jumps to $3 a Gallon
The average cost of U.S. retail diesel climbed 4.9 cents last week to $3 a gallon, the first time trucking’s main fuel has reached that level in more than four months, the Department of Energy reported.
October 11, 2010MCE Panels to Examine Expected Rules for Reducing Emissions
One of the features of this year’s American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition will be a two-part panel on the future of trucks and engines in the face of yet-to-be-proposed rules aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
October 6, 2010Clean Energy to Add Natural Gas Fueling Stations at Pilot Flying J Centers
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. said Tuesday it has signed an agreement with Pilot Travel Centers to build, own and operate natural gas fueling facilities at Pilot Flying J truck travel centers nationwide.
October 5, 2010Diesel Jumps 4.9¢ to $3 a Gallon
Diesel’s national average price jumped 4.9 cents to $3 a gallon, the first time it has been at that level since May, Department of Energy said.
October 5, 2010Diesel Dips 0.9¢ to $2.951 a Gallon
The national average price for retail diesel dipped 0.9 cent a gallon to $2.951 last week, and gasoline dropped 2.9 cents to $2.694 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.
October 4, 2010Oil Closes Week Over $80 a Barrel
Oil finished the trading week over $80 a barrel, closing above that level for the first time in almost two months, Bloomberg reported.
October 1, 2010