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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 todays fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

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Volvo VNL 300 Daycab Now Available With Cummins ISX12N Engine

Volvo Trucks North America announced its new Volvo VNL 300 daycab now is available with the Cummins ISX12N near-zero natural gas engine, providing an alternative fuel solution for pickup and delivery and regional-haul operations.

July 24, 2018
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Diesel Falls 1.9瞽 to $3.220 as Mideast Jitters, Strong Dollar Seesaw Price of Oil

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 1.9 cents to $3.220 a gallon while crude prices slipped, according to the weekly report from the U.S. Department of Energys Energy Information Administration.

July 23, 2018
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Horton to Launch New Emissions-Cutting Fan Drives, Blades

ROSEVILLE, Minn. Horton Holding Inc. will launch in September new variable-speed fan drives and fan blades designed to improve commercial vehicle cooling system performance and help engine makers meet the increasingly stringent requirements in Phase 2 of the federal greenhouse-gas regulations.

July 20, 2018
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Staffers for Key Transportation Lawmakers Consider Funding Solutions

WASHINGTON Lawmakers will likely start seriously exploring a solution for the diminishing Highway Trust Fund next year, according to Miles Chiotti, legislative director for Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.)

July 19, 2018
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Heartland Profits Jump 22% in 2Q as Revenue Rises

Heartland Express reported second-quarter net income of $17.8 million, or 22 cents per share, a 22% increase from $14.6 million, or 18 cents, recorded in the second quarter of 2017.

July 19, 2018
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Appeals Court Temporarily Stays EPA Decision to Not Enforce Glider Kit Truck Regulation

A federal appeals court has issued a temporary stay blocking a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency to not enforce an Obama administration regulation that limits glider kit truck manufacturers to building no more than 300 of the trucks a year.

July 19, 2018
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Clean Energy Begins Program to Fund Natural Gas Trucks

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has begun its Zero Now Financing program, according to the Newport Beach, Calif.-based company.

July 18, 2018
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Diesel Flat at $3.239 Per Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fuel was virtually flat last week, falling 0.4 cent to $3.239 a gallon, according to the weekly report from the U.S. Department of Energys Energy Information Administration.

July 16, 2018
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California Business Leaders Fight to Save New Fuel Tax

Its not often the California Chamber of Commerce endorses a tax increase. You are more likely to see such legislative proposals on high-income earners, on services, on corporations make the job killers list that the states largest business advocacy organization puts out each year to beat back bills it doesnt like.

July 16, 2018
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Penske Tackles Challenges of Battery-Electric Trucks

Penske Truck Leasing is preparing to dive deeper into medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric trucks as a trickle of the alternatively powered vehicles begin to find their way in a world where diesel will remain truckings main fuel for quite a while, company executives said.

July 16, 2018