CTA revs up enviroTruck initiative with engine options August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has expanded the scope of its enviroTruck initiative to include alternative engine systems, such as hybrid and natural gas systems.
Diesel prices hit highs August 1, 2014 NEW YORK -- U.S. diesel prices broke the $3 a gallon mark for the first time since November 2008, reports the Department of Energy.
Biofuels will flourish as infrastructure diminishes: MTA August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- While Manitoba pushes to become a national leader in biofuel production it will be a bumpy road for vehicles burning the fuel, including truckers, says the Manitoba Trucking Association.
CARB likely to delay off-road emissions regs August 1, 2014 SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California Air Resources Board is delaying its off-road diesel engine emissions rules to give truck operators more time to green their fleets.
Euro study questions biodiesel benefit claims August 1, 2014 BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Another study is questioning the net environmental benefits of biodiesel -- this time in Europe, where biodiesel and ethanol are heavily subsidized.
Navistar scraps emissions suit against CARB; critics shrug August 1, 2014 SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Navistar says it withdrew a lawsuit it filed against the California Air Resources Board (CARB) over the agency's certification of 2010 SCR engines.
Navistar and EPA reach agreement over 2010 engine suit August 1, 2014 WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Navistar reached an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which will see the truckmaker's lawsuit dropped in favour of a public workshop or hearing regarding SCR-equipped diesel engines.
Biofuels to account for fuel production growth: EIA August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON -- As energy consumption grows, there will be a greater use of renewable fuels over the next 25 years within the transportation sector, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Envirocan’s own study undercuts national biodiesel plan: CTA August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Another study casts some doubt on the net benefits of biodiesel -- this one a government study in Canada -- and a group of carriers are using it to question Ottawa's plan to implement a biodiesel mandate in this country.
Robert hopes Blue Road turns green August 1, 2014 BOUCHERVILLE, Que. -- Burning fuel is one of the necessary costs of doing business in our business. And Claude Robert doesn't like it.
Fuel purchases show where economy is headed August 1, 2014 LOS ANGELES -- Look in the rear-view mirror. Check out what's catching up to the trucking industry.
Big-name trucker calls for gov’t support of LNG trucks August 1, 2014 BOUCHERVILLE, Que. -- Claude Robert says the Canadian trucking industry faces an uncertain future if the federal government does not support the conversion of fleets to alternative fuels the way the U.S. government is planning to do.
Fleets more likely to track emissions August 1, 2014 MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- Trucking fleets are paying more attention to their emissions footprint than ever, according to an annual fleet managers survey conducted by PHH Arval.
Wesport, Volvo to develop biogas, natural gas engines August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Westport Innovations is partnering with Volvo Powertrain to develop biogas and natural gas-fueled engines.
Navistar presents “pollution loopholes” during Cali workshop August 1, 2014 EL MONTE, Calif. -- Earning a public workshop by dropping its lawsuits against environmental regulators, Navistar took the opportunity to debate "compliance loopholes" in liquid-based SCR systems for diesel engines.