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Transport Topics fuel coverage looks closely at what powers trucks. From the latest on battery, diesel and alternative fuel technology to the costs and prices associated with each, this news category covers today’s fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

Special Coverage, Business, Fuel

Chevron Says New Delo Oil Boosts Fuel Economy

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —  Chevron Corp. said here that its latest synthetic motor oil can improve fuel economy up to 1% for Class 8 trucks.

March 25, 2013
Business, Fuel

TravelCenters of America Installs 1,000th DEF Dispenser

TravelCenters of America said it has completed the installation of its 1,000th bulk on-island diesel exhaust fluid dispenser.

March 25, 2013
Business, Fuel

Fuel Slips for Third Week

Retail fuel prices declined for a third consecutive week as the national average for diesel dipped 4.1 cents to $4.047 a gallon, while gasoline slipped 1.4 cents, according to the Department of Energy.

March 25, 2013
Business, Fuel

Oil Use Falls to Lowest Level in 20 Years on High Prices

The American Petroleum Institute reported demand for oil in February fell to the lowest level for the month in 20 years, according to Bloomberg News.

March 22, 2013
Special Coverage, Business, Fuel

Westport, Clean Energy Set Program to Boost LNG Use

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Westport Innovations Inc. and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced a new joint program aimed at further accelerating the adoption of liquefied natural-gas vehicles among trucking companies.

March 19, 2013
Government, Fuel

Diesel Retrofit Sales Drop for Fourth Consecutive Year

Sales of all diesel retrofit devices in the United States declined in 2012 for the fourth consecutive year, according to the Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association.

March 19, 2013
Business, Fuel

Diesel Drops Again, Falling 4.1¢ to $4.047

Diesel’s national average pump price fell for a third consecutive week, declining 4.1 cents to $4.047 a gallon, while gasoline dipped 1.4 cents, the Department of Energy said.

March 19, 2013
Special Coverage, Fuel

Fuel Standards Loom Large as MATS Opens

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Truck manufacturers and related suppliers are planning to showcase the diversity of their offerings in presentations at the Mid-America Trucking Show, which runs this week here at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

March 18, 2013
Fuel

E&MU: Fuel Standards Loom as MATS 2013 Opens

Truck manufacturers and related suppliers are planning to showcase the diversity of their offerings in presentations at the Mid-America Trucking Show, which runs this week at Louis­ville’s Kentucky Exposition Center.

March 18, 2013
Business, Fuel

Oil Falls From Three-Week High

Oil fell from a three-week high in early trading Monday, declining more than $1 to just over $92 a barrel, Bloomberg News reported.

March 18, 2013