Raising allowable truck weight limits by 21% would save carriers fuel, while reducing traffic and emissions, a trucking executive told Congress Wednesday.
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Bush Expected to Sign Bill Aimed at Reducing Ships’ Emissions
Cargo ships would have to reduce their emissions under federal legislation approved by Congress, which President Bush is expected to sign into law, the Ventura County (Calif.) Star newspaper reported Wednesday.
July 9, 2008E&MU: California Emissions Plan Pushes New Engines
California clean-air regulators propose to force all older highway trucks running within state boundaries to be retrofitted first with diesel particulate filters, costing $8,000 to $20,000 and more, and then with equipment that reduces output of nitrogen oxides, in a complicated, staggered schedule in effect from 2010 through 2022.
July 7, 2008Diesel Jumps 8.2¢ to Record $4.727 a Gallon
The national average price of retail diesel fuel jumped 8.2 cents to a record $4.727 a gallon, breaking the previous record of $4.723 set six weeks ago, the Department of Energy said Monday.
July 8, 2008Diesel, Gasoline Demand Falling, NATSO Says
High fuel prices are dampening demand for diesel and gasoline, and more Americans will stay home this Fourth of July holiday than last year, a truck stop trade group said Thursday.
July 3, 2008Conn. Lawmakers, Truckers Call for Action on Fuel Prices
Two federal lawmakers joined the head of the Motor Transport Association of Connecticut in calling for action to help relieve soaring fuel prices that are driving trucking companies out of business, the Connecticut Post reported Thursday.
July 3, 2008Diesel Dips for Week; Falls 7.8¢ in June
The average price of a gallon of retail diesel dipped 0.3 cent last week, to $4.645, making June only the second month so far in 2008 during which the average did not rise, the Department of Energy reported.
July 7, 2008Truckers Protest in England, India
Truckers protested high fuel prices in London and in India Wednesday, blocking streets and parking rigs, Bloomberg reported.
July 2, 2008Auto Sales Plunge, Led by Decline in Pickups, SUVs
Three major automakers reported their June sales plunged as fuel prices reached record levels, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
July 1, 2008Truck Stops See Increase in Diesel Thefts as Fuel Prices Soar
An executive with Pilot Travel Centers said the number of diesel fuel thefts has soared this year.
July 1, 2008