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.
Oil Rises Following DOE Inventory Report
Oil rose slightly Wednesday after falling to near $67 a barrel, following a Department of Energy report showed that inventories declined last week, Bloomberg reported.
September 2, 2009Diesel Rises 0.6¢ to $2.674 in Sixth Straight Increase
Diesel fuel’s national average price rose slightly, gaining 0.6 cent to $2.674 a gallon, its sixth straight gain, the Department of Energy reported.
September 1, 2009Daimler Gains DOE Funding in AltTech Vehicles Program
Daimler Trucks North America said Monday it will participate in at least seven programs totally about $33 million under a U.S. Department of Energy grant for alternative technology vehicles.
August 31, 2009Calif. County to Get $10 Million for AltFuel Project
San Bernadino County’s transportation agency will get nearly $10 million in federal stimulus funds for a clean-energy truck project, the San Bernardino (Calif.) Sun newspaper reported Sunday.
August 31, 2009Letters: Cash for Truckers, CARB’s Letter, Mexican Border Flap, More Reregulation
While the highly popular Cash for Clunkers program boosted the sales of new autos, both foreign and domestic, it is unknown if it will have any noticeable effect on the economy, jobs, energy or the environment.
August 31, 2009Two Truckload Carriers Install Software to Help With Routing, Fuel Purchasing
Truckload carriers C.R. England and Knight Transportation each recently announced they were investing in new software aimed at making its routing and fuel purchasing more efficient.
August 26, 2009Diesel Rises 1.6¢ in Fifth Straight Weekly Gain
The national average price of diesel fuel rose for a fifth week, climbing 1.6 cents to $2.668 a gallon and topping last week’s price its highest this year, the Department of Energy said.
August 25, 2009Two Truckload Carriers Install Software To Help With Routing, Fuel Purchasing
Truckload carriers C.R. England and Knight Transportation each recently announced they were investing in new software aimed at making its routing and fuel purchasing more efficient.
August 24, 2009Biodiesel Production to Drop by 50%, Analysts Predict
U.S. biodiesel production has been rocketing upward in each of the past 10 years and reached 690 million gallons last year, but industry officials and analysts said it would drop this year by half to 350 million gallons or as low as 250 million gallons.
August 24, 2009Key Ports Appeal to Congress for Power to Regulate Trucks
The battle over how to best accomplish clean-truck programs for drayage fleets has moved from California ports and courtrooms to the halls of Congress.
August 24, 2009