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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.

Fuel

ATA 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, 2010
Business, Safety, Fuel, Government

Tanker 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, 2010
Business, Fuel

Diesel 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, 2010
Government, Fuel

ATA 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, 2010
Business, Fuel

Diesel 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, 2010
Business, Fuel, Government

Clean 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, 2010
Government, Fuel

Industry 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, 2010
Business, Fuel

Diesel 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, 2010
Business, Fuel

Oil 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
Business, Fuel

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, 2010