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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.

Business, Fuel

Wal-Mart Pushes Efficiency Among Suppliers

Wal-Mart Stores is pushing its suppliers to be more energy efficient and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 million metric tons by 2015, the Associated Press reported.

March 1, 2010
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel

Cap-and-Trade Opponents Gaining in Senate as EPA Moves on Greenhouse Emissions Rule

While U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson indicated last week that her agency was moving forward with plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, opposition to a Senate cap-and-trade bill seemed to be gaining enough momentum to block its passage.

March 1, 2010
Business, Government, Fuel

Diesel Average Jumps 7.6¢ to $2.832 a Gallon

The average price of diesel around the nation jumped 7.6 cents a gallon to $2.832, as fuel reversed a five-week downward trend, the Department of Energy reported last week.

March 1, 2010
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

UPS Opens Calgary Truck, Air Hub

UPS Inc. said that it opened its C$30 million Calgary, Alberta, truck and air hub on Feb. 22, completing a consolidation project begun in June 2008.

February 26, 2010
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Court Rejects Injunction in L.A. Port Plan

A federal court ruling on the Port of Los Angeles’ clean trucks plan will not significantly affect a lower court ruling that temporarily halts the port from implementing most of the port’s concession requirements, according to American Trucking Associations.

February 25, 2010
Fuel, Business, Government, Logistics, Autonomous

Clean Energy to Expand in Southern California

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. said Tuesday it will expand its network of liquefied natural gas stations in southern California in large cities and along major truck routes, with a goal to expand into the Southwest.

February 23, 2010
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

EPA Moving Forward with Emissions-Cap Regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency has not yet said how it intends to require heavy trucks to curb greenhouse gas emissions, but a report on the agency’s Web site projects that an advanced notice of rulemaking could be posted as early as June.

February 23, 2010
Business, Logistics, Fuel, Government

Diesel Rises for First Time in Six Weeks, Rising 7.6¢ to $2.832

Diesel’s national average price rose for the first time in six weeks, gaining 7.6 cents to $2.832 a gallon, the Department of Energy said.

February 23, 2010
Government, Business, Fuel

Lawsuit Challenges EPA On Greenhouse Finding

A group including motor carriers, businesses, several members of Congress and a conservative public interest legal foundation has filed a lawsuit in federal appeals court challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s finding that greenhouse gas emissions are a danger to public health.

February 22, 2010
Business, Fuel, Government, Autonomous

CARB Starts $20 Mln. Incentive Program for Purchases of Hybrid Trucks, Buses

The California Air Resources Board has launched a $20 million funding assistance program to stimulate the purchase of hybrid trucks and buses.

February 22, 2010