Fuel/Emissions

Oil hits annual high; diesel rising along

NEW YORK -- It's arguably one of the surest signs the U.S. economy is getting back on track, although that's not necessarily good news for truckers.

DEF supply network coming together: Survey

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Truckstops and retail service stations can expect to get about 80 percent of the vocational market for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) when the new EPA 2010 emissions standards goes into effect, according to a research study conducted by Quixote Group Research.

Governator pumped up by zero-emissions truck

SACRAMENTO -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger seemed impressed with Vision Industries' Tyrano truck, a zero emission hydrogen fuel cell/plug-in electric hybrid that was unveiled at the California State Capitol building this week

Freight forward thinking

CHICAGO -- Could you haul the same amount of freight using half the energy?

Auto-guided vehicles, modal ‘co-opetition’ in transport’s future

TORONTO -- In 20 years transport and logistics-related emissions will be tracked in the supply chain and factored into the price of products.

EPA asks for stay in Navistar suit; OEM says no way

CHICAGO -- Navistar International is opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's request to postpone court proceedings on Navistar's lawsuit against the agency.

Texas: Mo’ country for old men

DALLAS, Tex. -- Have a load coming out of Dallas in the middle of next month? Don't be surprised it shows up a bit late. Your driver might get distracted.

Alternative fuel could be available for next diesel shortage (knock on wood)

TORONTO -- In the category of better late than never, the federal government is looking to alter current regulations allowing the Environment Minister more flexibility if dealing with a diesel fuel shortage.

Top CEOs launch electrification coalition

WASHINGTON -- More than a dozen business leaders banded together to increase the use of electric vehicles in North America.

Report paints alarming picture of our energy future

WASHINGTON -- A new report released last week says we're headed for an energy crisis, unless we take practical steps to address energy issues, including increasing demand for oil, higher fuel prices, and diminishing oil supplies.

Hybrid takeover five years away?

BOULDER, Colo. -- According to Pike Research, the use of hybrid electric vehicles is expected to catch on with fleets over the next five years, with sales increasing from 300,000 units in 2009 to more than 830,000 in 2015.

N.S. funds hybrid, emissions-cutting truck projects

HALIFAX -- Nova Scotia will invest $4.25-million in transportation 'green' initiatives, nearly half of which will go towards pilot projects implementing fuel efficient heavy truck technology.

Truckers want CARB rule suspended in light of cover-up

SACRAMENTO -- There are calls to suspend California's statewide Truck and Bus Rule because of allegations that research behind the legislation was tainted.

Ultramar lubes biz acquired by Total

MONTREAL -- One of the world's largest oil companies has acquired Ultramar's lubricants business.

Fuel economy drives buyer satisfaction

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- The fuel economy of 2007 medium-duty truck engines has driven up owner satisfaction compared with that of the 2006 model-year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Medium-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Customer Satisfaction Study.