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Nat Gas-Powered Trucks Expected to Boost Fuels Popularity

Liquefied natural gas will gain a significant market share in the transport sector by 2035, led by demand from trucking, the International Center for Natural Gas Information said.

September 29, 2014

Study Says Fleets Reap More Savings With Investment in Fuel Technologies

Ten large trucking fleets reduced their annual fuel costs by $7,200 per truck by instituting an array of technologies and practices to increase efficiency, according to an annual industry survey.

September 15, 2014

Western Star Unveils New Highway Tractor; 5700XE Aimed at Small, Medium Fleets

HENDERSON, Nev. Daimlers Western Star unit launched a new highway tractor offering improved fuel efficiency while maintaining the brands classic styling.

September 15, 2014

Scania Touts Fuel Savings of Dual Trailers

Swedish truck maker Scania AB said that by driving with two full-length trailers fuel consumption is reduced by up to 30%.

June 30, 2014

Mack Trucks to Aid Customers in Alt-Fuel Grant Process

Mack Trucks announced it is working with Sustainability Initiatives Group (SIG) to help dealers and customers navigate the grant process to obtain public funding for alternative fuel- and clean diesel-powered vehicles.

June 20, 2014

Diesel Falls for 7th Straight Week

The national retail diesel average continued to decline even as crude oil futures remained above $105 a barrel.

June 17, 2014

Report Calls for Separate Emissions Rule for Heavy Trucks Powered by Natural Gas

Federal regulators should develop a separate standard for natural gas-powered vehicles when they finalize the second phase of the governments emissions reduction and fuel-efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, according to a new report by the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences.

April 14, 2014

Opinion: Fuel-Economy Rules and Used-Truck Pricing

By now, youre well aware of President Obamas announcement that he will direct the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to set the next i.e., the post-2018 round of medium- and heavy-truck fuel economy and emissions standards.

April 7, 2014

Industry Reacts Quickly to Obamas Truck Emissions Proposal

Reaction to President Obamas call for tighter carbon dioxide emissions rules for trucks poured in quickly with the first wave of comment generally offering approval, although there were also calls for caution, including from American Trucking Associations.

February 19, 2014