Liquefied natural gas will gain a “significant” market share in the transport sector by 2035, led by demand from trucking, the International Center for Natural Gas Information said.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
ALK Integrates Software With TMW’s Fuel Program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — ALK Technologies announced its truck navigation software is now integrated with TMW’s fuel optimization product and that its latest update of routing software is integrated with TMW products.
September 23, 2014Study Says Fleets Reap More Savings With Investment in Fuel Technologies
Ten large trucking fleets reduced their annual fuel costs by $7,200 per truck by instituting an array of technologies and practices to increase efficiency, according to an annual industry survey.
September 15, 2014Western Star Unveils New Highway Tractor; 5700XE Aimed at Small, Medium Fleets
HENDERSON, Nev. — Daimler’s Western Star unit launched a new highway tractor offering improved fuel efficiency while maintaining the brand’s classic styling.
September 15, 2014Scania Touts Fuel Savings of Dual Trailers
Swedish truck maker Scania AB said that by driving with two full-length trailers fuel consumption is reduced by up to 30%.
June 30, 2014Mack Trucks to Aid Customers in Alt-Fuel Grant Process
Mack Trucks announced it is working with Sustainability Initiatives Group (SIG) to help dealers and customers navigate the grant process to obtain public funding for alternative fuel- and clean diesel-powered vehicles.
June 20, 2014Diesel Falls for 7th Straight Week
The national retail diesel average continued to decline even as crude oil futures remained above $105 a barrel.
June 17, 2014Report Calls for Separate Emissions Rule for Heavy Trucks Powered by Natural Gas
Federal regulators should develop a separate standard for natural gas-powered vehicles when they finalize the second phase of the government’s emissions reduction and fuel-efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, according to a new report by the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences.
April 14, 2014Opinion: Fuel-Economy Rules and Used-Truck Pricing
By now, you’re well aware of President Obama’s announcement that he will direct the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to set the next — i.e., the post-2018 — round of medium- and heavy-truck fuel economy and emissions standards.
April 7, 2014Industry Reacts Quickly to Obama’s Truck Emissions Proposal
Reaction to President Obama’s call for tighter carbon dioxide emissions rules for trucks poured in quickly with the first wave of comment generally offering approval, although there were also calls for caution, including from American Trucking Associations.
February 19, 2014