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.
Diesel Average Dips 0.2¢ to $2.407 Per Gallon
The U.S. diesel average price dipped 0.2 cent to $2.407 per gallon last week, the Department of Energy reported, as the price of crude fell below $44 a barrel before rebounding amid uncertainty about production levels.
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DTNA’s Daum Cautious on Speed Limiters, Autonomous Expectations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The growing importance of fleets being able to regulate the speed of individual trucks through remote, over-the-air engine updates should be taken into account as the federal government considers a mandate requiring heavy-duty vehicles to utilize speed limiters, the president of Daimler Trucks North America said.
Diesel Average Climbs 3.9¢ to $2.409; Gasoline Increases 4.4¢ to $2.237
The U.S. average price of diesel rose 3.9 cents to $2.409 per gallon last week, according to the Department of Energy as the price of crude hovered near $47 amid speculation that a glut of oil could be easing.
Natural-Gas Advocates Claim Victories in Phase 2 GHG Emissions Regulation
The Phase 2 greenhouse-gas emissions final rule gave natural-gas advocates victories in how the alternative fuel is handled and how emissions of methane are regulated, they said, even as the rule forecast little chance of natural gas becoming a major fuel source for heavy-duty trucks in the next decade.
Clean Diesel Technologies Converts Indebtedness to Shares of Stock
Heavy-duty supplier Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. said it has converted about $8.9 million in total indebtedness into shares of CDTI’s common stock.
September 2, 2016Clean Energy Expands Customer Base
Mark W. Clemons Trucking, a U.S. Postal Service carrier, has named Clean Energy Fuels Corp. its preferred provider for compressed natural gas fueling services in Arizona and California.
September 2, 2016Oil Discoveries at 70-Year Low Signal Supply Shortfall Ahead
Explorers in 2015 discovered only about a tenth as much oil as they have annually on average since 1960. This year, they’ll probably find even less, spurring new fears about their ability to meet future demand.
Diesel Average Rises 3.9¢ to $2.409, 10.5¢ Cheaper Than Year Ago
The U.S. diesel average price rose 3.9 cents to $2.409 per gallon last week, according to the Department of Energy, as the price of crude hovered near $47 amid speculation the glut of oil could be easing.
August 29, 2016Chevron Unveils Lineup of New CK-4, FA-4 Oils
Chevron Products Co., a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., has introduced its new line of Delo 400 API CK-4 and FA-4 heavy duty motor oils coming Dec. 1.
August 29, 2016Diesel Increases 6¢ to $2.370; Gasoline Rises 4.4¢ to $2.193
The U.S. diesel average price rose 6 cents to $2.370 per gallon last week, the Department of Energy reported, as demand for the fuel rose.