Fuel/Emissions

Truckstop chain to begin DEF rollout

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Pilot Travel Centers LLC has announced the details and scheduled rollout for Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) availability at its North American truckstops.

EXCLUSIVE: Hebe’s T.O. take on economy, engine regs, and truckers on the ropes

TORONTO -- The North American owner-operator as we know him is nearing extinction. Keep reading because that's just one of many no-nonsense industry insights offered by the outspoken former Freightliner honcho-turned-Navistar International senior VP, North American sales operations, while in Toronto last week

Vancouver Port standards to hold steady until 2017

VANCOUVER -- Last April 1, Port Metro Vancouver stepped up the requirements on the Truck Licensing System (TLS) environmental requirements and this April the port is set to do the same.

Monster fuel tax hike proposed for Granite State

CONCORD, N.H. -- It's a good thing New Hampshire is one of the smallest states geographically because, if lawmakers get their way, truckers might want to avoid filling up there.

MATS: Bendix system boosts fuel economy and acceleration

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Although it may sound like something from the future, the Bendix Pneumatic Booster System (PBS) is getting close to reality and is the first air management system of its kind to simultaneously improve fuel economy and vehicle acceleration, while reducing engine emissions.

MATS: Volvo eliminates active regeneration in 0-10 trucks

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Volvo says its ability to eliminate active regenerations in 2010 engines "tips the scales" of the engine emmessions debate back SCR's way.

MATS: Mack provides real-world SCR testing updates

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Extensive field-testing on Mack Trucks' selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology for the next round of emissions standards has the 2010 engines performing very well in customer test fleets.

Petro-Can, Suncor merge

CALGARY -- Two Canadian oil giants have come together in a $43.3 billion merger.

Engine makers find solidarity in SCR

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Not only will SCR technology provide engine makers with an option to meet stringent U.S. EPA rules in 2010, it also gives them an opportunity to finally agree on something.

World diesel prices creep back up; Canada slower to react

WASHINGTON -- It was nice while it lasted, eh? After nearly six months of relief North American diesel prices are starting to increase -- albeit slowly.

Silver State ponders whopping diesel tax hike

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Gambling isn't the only way to go broke in Nevada. Filling up fuel tanks in the state is about to hurt truckers in their pockets too.

Tone down biodiesel mandate, truckers tell rulemakers

SURREY, B.C. -- The BC government and Ottawa need to drastically change the way they plan to roll out their mandatory biodiesel programs or risk watching truckers shut down their rigs, say two of the nation's largest trucking groups.

Businesses want biodiesel quality backed by law

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. -- Some local business owners say it's a mistake for Ottawa to mandate biodiesel while refusing to ensure biodiesel blend quality.

Iowa could pass B5 rule

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Hawkeye State could be the next state to mandate biodiesel.

NASA boosts Canuck fuel-saving technology

CARP, Ont. -- Researchers in this Ottawa Valley town are being honored by none other than the NASA for a fuel-saving invention that is gaining popularity throughout the trucking business.