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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.

Business, Government, Safety, Fuel

EPA Declares Greenhouse Gases Threaten Public Health, Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency concluded Monday that greenhouse gases threaten public health and the environment, a move that allows the agency to regulate emissions of the gases.

December 7, 2009
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Gas Price Dips to $2.64 a Gallon

Gasoline’s national average price fell 1.24 cents in the past two weeks to $2.64 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of fuel prices.

December 7, 2009
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

EPA Set to Classify Carbon Dioxide a Dangerous Pollutant

The Environmental Protection Agency is likely to rule Monday that carbon dioxide is a dangerous pollutant, the Wall Street Journal reported.

December 7, 2009
Editorial, Business, Fuel, Safety, Government

Hear Him, Hear Him

News Flash: Since the administration has rejected any move to raise fuel taxes, it’s incumbent on the Department of Transportation to work with Congress to select another funding source for the nation’s infrastructure needs.

December 7, 2009
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel

More Use of Technology Cuts Energy Bills as Customers Demand ‘Green’ Initiatives

As customers seek ways to cut expenses and reduce their carbon footprint through the supply chain, warehouse operators are taking their own steps to trim energy use, optimize loads and automate processes.

December 7, 2009
Business, Fuel, Government

Diesel Declines 1.2¢ to $2.775

The average price of U.S. retail dipped 1.2 cents to $2.775 a gallon last week, the fourth straight decline. The fuel, however, remains just 3.3 cents below the high for the year, the Department of Energy reported.

December 7, 2009
Business, Fuel, Government

UTi Worldwide’s 3Q Profit Falls

Air and freight forwarder UTi Worldwide reported a decline in net income and revenue for its fiscal third quarter.

December 3, 2009
Fuel, Business, Logistics

Diesel Drops 1.2¢ to $2.775 in Fourth Straight Decline

Diesel fuel’s national average fell for the fourth straight week, declining 1.2 cents to $2.775 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.

November 30, 2009
Business, Safety, Government, Fuel

Long Beach Rejects Clean Trucks Appeal

The Long Beach, Calif., attorney’s office has rejected an appeal by the Natural Resources Defense Council of a clean trucks lawsuit settlement between the Port of Long Beach and American Trucking Associations.

November 30, 2009
Business, Fuel, Safety, Government

Officials See Difficult Transition to VMT as Possible Replacement for Fuel Tax

WASHINGTON — Several lawmakers, Department of Transportation officials and experts have  expressed concern with elements of a vehicle miles traveled tax, which some advocates tout as a replacement for the fuel tax. They also cautioned that a transition to VMT could be a slow process.

November 30, 2009