Energy Secretary Chu Stepping Down
Energy Secretary Steven Chu is stepping down, following last week’s announcement that Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is leaving the Obama administration.
February 4, 2013OEM Experiments With Hybrids, but Focuses Efforts on Alt-Fuels
WENDOVER, Utah — A Volvo Group-manufactured hybrid truck set two preliminary world speed records last month, but the company’s North American brand has no plans to use that technology in trucks, instead focusing its efforts on alternative fuels.
May 7, 2012Two Freight Companies Tap Solar Energy To Provide Electrical Power for Operations
Two freight transportation firms — one in California and one in Michigan — are tapping solar energy to provide electrical power for their operations.
December 5, 2011Tank Truck, Flatbed Carriers Gain as Oil and Gas Exploration Grows
Many tank truck and flatbed carriers are enjoying strong growth by tapping into the booming oil and natural-gas exploration business, industry experts said.
October 10, 2011U.S. Must Lift Oil Production to Ease Prices, Graves Says
American Trucking Associations President Bill Graves said Congress and the Obama administration must take steps to increase oil production in the Gulf of Mexico, but that domestic oil production alone would not provide a solution to high diesel fuel prices that are hurting the trucking industry.
April 4, 2011Diesel To Average $3.19 Next Year, DOE Says
Diesel will continue to rise into next year, averaging $3.19 at the pump in 2011, the Department of Energy said.
November 9, 2010Clean Energy Trims Third-Quarter Loss
Clean Energy Fuels Corp., which provides fuel for natural gas-powered vehicles, said Tuesday its third-quarter loss was smaller than a year ago, as revenue jumped 46%.
November 9, 2010DOE Holds Diesel Forecast Under $3 a Gallon
The Department of Energy said diesel will average just below $3 a gallon this year, in line with its previous forecasts, but will climb over that level in 2011.
August 10, 2010DOE Keeps 2010 Diesel Forecast Under $3 a Gallon
Diesel’s national retail price will average $2.98 a gallon this year, the Department of Energy said in boosting its most recent prediction by 2 cents.
July 8, 2010Passage of Energy Bill Seen Doubtful in Senate
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators left a closed-door White House meeting with President Obama last week divided over whether energy and climate legislation could pass and uncertain what form it might take.
July 5, 2010