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Letters to the Editor: Port Restrictions, Biodiesel, HOS

Restricting older trucks in the ports seems to be restricting trade. If these trucks are legal to use in the state of California, they should be allowed in the ports.

December 17, 2007

Senate Passes Revised Energy Bill

The Senate passed an energy bill late Thursday that would boost fuel efficiency for new automobile fleets to 35 mpg by 2020, increase energy efficiency standards and set a mandate for more use of ethanol and other biofuels, the Washington Post reported Friday.

December 14, 2007

Consumer Prices Jump 0.8% in November

The consumer price index jumped 0.8% in November, led by increases in energy costs, the Labor Department said Friday.

December 14, 2007

Diesel Average Drops 9.1¢ To $3.325

Retail diesel posted its largest weekly decline of 2007, falling 9.1 cents to $3.325 a gallon following recent inventory gains and lower crude oil prices, the Department of Energy reported.

December 17, 2007

October Trade Gap Rises 1.2%

The U.S. trade deficit widened in October as crude oil prices surged, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

December 12, 2007

DOE Boosts ’08 Diesel Price Forecast

The Department of Energy sharply boosted its projections for diesel fuel prices into 2008, raising its forecast from a month ago by 18 cents a gallon for this month alone, to an average of $3.36 a gallon.

December 11, 2007

California Approves Port Emissions Rules

California state regulators enacted strict air emission rules Friday that will ban much of the current fleet of diesel trucks from all ports statewide, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday.

December 10, 2007

Diesel Dips 2.8¢ to $3.416 a Gallon

The average price of retail diesel slipped below its record high last week, dipping 2.8 cents to $3.416 a gallon, the U.S. Department of Energy reported, citing a decline in demand for distillate fuels.

December 10, 2007

SDA Unveils EyStar Pocket-Size GPS Unit

Secured Digital Applications, a provider of asset-tracking services, has unveiled its new pocket-size Bluetooth Global Positioning System receiver, saying it offers a cheaper alternative to comparable vehicle-mounted systems.

December 10, 2007