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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.

Letters to the Editor, Business, Fuel, Safety, Government

Letters: ‘No’ to Natural Gas, Driver Recruiters, Drivers and Lumpers

Just say “no” to the T. Boone Pickens plan and to H.R. 1835, the New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act — the NAT GAS Act of 2009 — a bipartisan bill recently introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Dan Boren (D-Okla.).

October 5, 2009

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Business, Fuel

Oil Falls to Near $69 a Barrel

Crude oil fell to near $69 a barrel early Monday as production increased and on concerns about high unemployment crimping economic growth, Bloomberg reported.

October 5, 2009
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

DDC Asks EPA Approval for Its 2010 SCR Engines

Detroit Diesel Corp. completed its filing with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for approval of its 2010 truck engines, the third U.S. engine maker to do so, the company said Sept. 29, adding that it also filed with the California Air Resources Board.

October 5, 2009
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel

DDC Asks EPA Approval for Its 2010 SCR Engines

Detroit Diesel Corp. completed its filing with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for approval of its 2010 truck engines, the third U.S. engine maker to do so, the company said Sept. 29, adding that it also filed with the California Air Resources Board.

October 5, 2009
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Diesel Fuel Slips 2.1¢ to $2.601 In Fourth Straight Decline

U.S. retail diesel prices dipped again last week as the national average reached $2.601, 2.1 cents lower than the week before, according to the Department of Energy.

October 5, 2009
Government, Fuel, Business

House OKs Highway Plan

The House of Representatives last week approved a three-month extension of the current highway funding law, over the objections of many House Republicans who said the bill was a step toward raising fuel taxes.

September 29, 2009
Business, Fuel

Volvo to Test Biomass Fuel in Europe Next Year for Powering Heavy Trucks

Volvo Trucks will begin field tests in Europe next year of heavy trucks powered by bioDME, a biomass fuel the company said has long-term potential to replace 50% of diesel now used in European trucking.

September 29, 2009
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Diesel Drops 2.1¢ to $2.601 in Fourth Straight Decline

The national average price of diesel fuel fell for a fourth straight week, dropping 2.1 cents to $2.601 a gallon, the Energy Department said Monday.

September 28, 2009
Government, Fuel, Business, Logistics

Diesel Drops 2.1¢ to $2.601 in Fourth Straight Decline

The national average price of diesel fuel fell for a fourth straight week, dropping 2.1 cents to $2.601 a gallon, the Energy Department said Monday.

September 28, 2009
Business, Fuel, Government, Logistics

Retailers, Carriers Team to Clean Ports’ Air

A national retail association and coalition of truckers, shippers, importers and exporters have formed a partnership to improve the air quality in the nation’s ports.

September 28, 2009