Fuel News

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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.

Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Diesel Price Rises 3¢ to $2.803; Gas Jumps to Another Record

Diesel fuel’s national average price climbed 3 cents to $2.803 a gallon and gasoline continued to soar, setting an all-time record for the second straight week with an 11.5-cent spike to $3.218, the Department of Energy said Monday.

May 22, 2007
Fuel, Business, Autonomous

UPS Expands ‘Green Fleet’ Hybrids

UPS Inc. said Tuesday it had expanded its fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles by adding 50 new hybrid electric delivery trucks.

May 22, 2007
Business, Fuel, Safety, Autonomous

Truck Makers Oppose Legislation Imposing Fuel-Economy Standards

A Senate proposal that would set fuel-economy standards for heavy- and medium-duty trucks conflicts with a current push to reduce engine emissions and would not work without additional research, representatives of the truck manufacturing industry said.

May 21, 2007
Business, Fuel, Government, Autonomous

Pa. Trucking Firm Helps Buy Air Monitor

May 21, 2007
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Slips 1.9¢; Gas Hits Record

The U.S. average price paid for retail diesel fuel fell another 1.9 cents last week to $2.773 a gallon, while the average gasoline price rose 4.9 cents to an all-time record of $3.103.

May 21, 2007
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Closes Week Near $65 a Barrel

Crude oil futures for a second day closed just short of $65 a barrel on Friday, following a jump of more than $2 on Thursday, Bloomberg reported.

May 18, 2007
Business, Fuel, Government

British Air to Take Part in E-Freight Trial

May 18, 2007
Business, Fuel, Government, Safety

Kitty Hawk Posts 1Q Loss

Air cargo transporter Kitty Hawk Inc. said it lost $11.6 million or 22 cents a share in the first quarter, compared with a loss of $8.7 million or 17 cents a year ago.

May 16, 2007