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.
Clean 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%.
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Diesel Rises 4.9¢ to $3.116 a Gallon
Diesel resumed its recent upward track following a pause last week, rising 4.9 cents to $3.116 a gallon, the highest nationwide pump average in six months, the Department of Energy said.
November 9, 2010Oil Hits Two-Year High Near $87 a Barrel
Oil prices are at a two-year high near $87 a barrel after jumping more than $5 last week, Bloomberg reported.
November 8, 2010Diesel Price Remains Unchanged at $3.067
The U.S. retail diesel average remained at $3.067 a gallon last week, leaving the price virtually unchanged for three weeks, the Department of Energy reported.
November 8, 2010Diesel Holds at $3.067 a Gallon
Diesel’s pump price held at $3.067 a gallon, the fifth straight week it has been at least $3 a gallon, while gasoline dipped just over a penny, the Department of Energy said Monday.
November 2, 2010Diesel Average Slips 0.6¢ to $3.067
The average retail price of both diesel and gasoline dipped last week for the first time in a month, the Department of Energy reported.
November 1, 2010Diesel Drops for First Time in a Month, Dipping 0.6¢ to $3.067 a Gallon
Diesel’s national average retail price fell for the first time in a month, dipping 0.6 cent to $3.067 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Monday.
October 25, 2010DOT, EPA Release Heavy-Truck Emissions Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Monday announced the first-ever standards to improve fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
October 25, 2010ATA 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, 2010Tanker 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