Fuel/Emissions

Ontario gives conditional pass for red-dyed diesel

TORONTO -- Ontario has temporarily eased enforcement of coloured fuel -- or red-dyed diesel -- for trucks in the province from the US.

EPA eases ULSD transition for retailers

WASHINGTON -- In order to better facilitate the transition to ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD), the Environmental Protection Agency is again extending the compliance deadline for retail outlets by 45 days.

QUICK FACTS ON DIESEL FUEL

A brief collection of essential information about diesel fuel, like how it's actually made. Courtesy Petro-Canada.

FUEL TEST: TWO DRIVERS, ONE KENWORTH

Two drivers take one Kenworth over the same route - who gets better fuel economy? And why? From the December 2005 issue.

DIESEL FUEL TERMS & DEFINITIONS

Here's a brief glossary of essential terms from Petro-Canada.

FUEL CONTAMINATION

Technical tips from Baldwin Filters.

FUEL FILTER FACTS

Just the facts from Wix Filters.

Cummins introduces vocational ’07 ISL

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins told a World of Concrete audience this week that its 2007 ISL delivers increased performance and fuel efficiency for vocational customers.

OTA points across the border in biodiesel warning

TORONTO -- Ontario regulators should look at recent problems with biodiesel in Minnesota before mandating the alternative fuel for truckers in this province, says the Ontario Trucking Association.

Cat opens new aftertreatment facility for ACERT engines

PEORIA, Ill -- Caterpillar today announced the formation of Cat Environmental Technologies -- a new group that brings the development and manufacturing of all aftertreatment technology and products in-house.

Iowa, Colorado bringing on biodiesel

DES MOINES, Iowa -- A couple more U.S. states are close to following Minnesota's lead in mandating biodiesel for truckers filling up in the jurisdiction.

Halifax halts biodiesel blend in buses

HALIFAX -- After nearly two years of running biodiesel in a fleet of buses, something is starting to smell fishy in the city of Halifax.

Renewable fuels group warns against junk biodiesel

TORONTO -- The Canadian Renewable Fuels Association is urging users of commercial biodiesel to ensure that their suppliers meet the universally accepted American Society of Testing Standard (ASTM D6751) of quality.

Volvo Trucks unveils lineup of 2007 engines: Will cost $7.5 K more

TAMPA BAY, Fla. -- Volvo Trucks North America unveiled its comprehensive new family of heavy-duty diesel engines for 2007 -- the 11-litre D11, 13-litre D13 and 16-litre D16 -- meets strict new U.S. emissions standards that take effect in 2007.

Cummins gives B5 biodiesel green light

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins has reaffirmed its support of biodiesel fuel as a means to potentially improve air quality and reduce the nation's dependence on foreign oil through increased use of renewable fuel sources.