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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, Fuel, Safety

House Passes Legislation to Fund Research on Technology for Alternative-Energy Vehicles

The House passed legislation last week authorizing $2.85 billion for the development of electric and hybrid technologies that can be used to create alternative-energy vehicles.

September 21, 2009

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Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Declines Again

The U.S. retail diesel average price fell 1.3 cents to $2.634 a gallon in its second consecutive post-Labor Day dip, the Department of Energy said last week.

September 21, 2009
Fuel, Business, Logistics

Schneider to Close Fueling, Maintenance Facilities in Wis., Ohio

Truckload carrier Schneider National will close fuel and maintenance centers in Wisconsin and Ohio, eliminating some jobs and relocating some employees, the Green Bay (Wis.) Press-Gazette reported.

September 18, 2009
Business, Fuel, Safety, Government

DOT, EPA Set Auto Fuel-Economy Guidelines

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson released proposed regulations for boosting automobile fleet fuel economy to reach 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016, the Associated Press reported.

September 16, 2009
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel

TSA Sets Interim Rule on Air Cargo Security

The Transportation Security Administration announced an interim final rule implementing air cargo security regulations.

September 16, 2009
Business, Fuel, Government

Diesel Slips 1.3¢ in Second Consecutive Decline

The average price of diesel dropped slightly Monday for the second consecutive week, declining 1.3 cents to $2.634 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.

September 15, 2009
Business, Fuel

Oil Falls for Second Straight Day

Crude oil fell Monday morning for the second day in a row, reaching $68.02 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, Bloomberg reported.

September 14, 2009
Fuel, Government

Gasoline Average Falls 5.1¢, Lundberg Says

Gasoline prices fell 5.1 cents in the past two weeks to $2.591 per gallon, according to latest Lundberg Survey of fuel prices released Sunday.

September 14, 2009
Business, Fuel, Government

Diesel Average Dips 2.7¢

The average retail price of U.S. diesel dipped 2.7 cents to $2.647 a gallon, breaking a string of six small weekly increases that began in mid-July, the U.S. Department of Energy reported.

September 14, 2009
Business, Fuel

Navistar Has $12 Mln. Loss

Navistar International Corp. reported a $12 million loss in its fiscal third quarter, but top executive Daniel Ustian said he expects modest improvement in truck orders this quarter and next year, fueled by major fleets’ purchases.

September 14, 2009