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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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Diesel Falls 1.9瞽 to $2.582 in Fifth Straight Drop

The national average price of diesel fuel fell for a fifth straight week, dropping 1.9 cents to $2.582 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.

October 6, 2009
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EPAs New Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule to Exempt Medium-, Heavy-Duty Fleets

The first-ever federal rule for greenhouse gas emissions reporting will not require trucking companies operating medium- and heavy-duty fleets to record and report carbon emissions data.

October 5, 2009
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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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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
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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
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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
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Diesel Fuel Slips 2.1瞽 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
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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
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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
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Diesel Drops 2.1瞽 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