Diesel fuels national average price fell by a dime to $2.515 a gallon, while gasoline fell 11.2 cents to near a five-year low, the Department of Energy said Monday.
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California Eyes Requiring Particulate Filters on All Heavy Trucks
California regulators are considering a first-in-the-nation plan that would require almost all privately owned heavy-duty trucks in the state to install particulate filters to reduce soot emissions by 85%, the San Jose Mercury News reported Thursday.
December 11, 2008
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
Diesel to Average Below $2.50 Next Year, DOE Says
On-highway diesel fuel will average $2.47 a gallon next year, $1.33 less than this year and 26 cents lower than a previous forecast, the Department of Energy said Tuesday.
December 9, 2008Navistar Says Coalition Grows To Ease 2010 Emissions Rule
A Navistar Inc. spokesman said that a coalition is building around the companys call to the incoming Obama administration to ease 2010 emissions mandates, but the Environmental Protection Agency said its tightened standards would go into effect without delays.
December 8, 2008E&MU: Warming to Global Engines
Volvo AB and Daimler AG are producing global heavy-duty engine platforms for use in North America, Europe and Asia, and other manufacturers plan to introduce their own versions, pushed by converging emission regulations, the need to reduce research and development costs and to take advantage of economies of scale, according to industry analysts and executives.
December 8, 2008Diesel Prices Continue to Fall
Diesel fuel prices continued to slide last week, with the U.S. average falling 4.9 cents to $2.615 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy.
December 8, 2008Transmissions: Automatics, AMTs Offer Fuel Savings, Lower Maintenance Costs, Fleets Say
Automatic and automated manual transmissions originally gained popularity in this decade as a driver-recruiting tool. Many manufacturers and fleets said they offered the additional benefits of increased fuel economy and lower maintenance costs.
December 8, 2008BNSF Postpones Fuel Surcharge Increases
Freight railroad BNSF Railway Co. said Tuesday it is postponing fuel surcharge increases that were scheduled to take place in January and February due to current volatility in the fuel markets.
December 2, 2008EPA Sets 2009 Renewable Fuels Standard
The Environmental Protection Agency set its renewable fuels standard at 10.21% for 2009.
December 1, 2008Diesels Decline Slows; Fuel Falls 4.9瞽 to $2.615
Diesel fuels national average price continued its downward trend but slowed its rate of decline, falling 4.9 cents to $2.615 a gallon, the Department of Energy said.
December 2, 2008