President Obama announced an agreement with 12 major automakers to boost fuel-economy standard for cars and light-duty trucks to 54.5 mpg by 2025, the Department of Transportation said.
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Canada Formally Issues Biodiesel Mandate
The Canadian government formally published a regulation July 20 mandating a 2% biodiesel blend in most provinces.
July 25, 2011Hino Trucks OK’d for B20 Biodiesel
Hino Trucks USA, Novi, Mich., said on July 12 its cabover trucks in Classes 4-5 and conventional trucks in Classes 6-7 have been approved to use up to B20 biodiesel.
July 25, 2011Gasoline Price Rises 9¢ to $3.70 a Gallon, Lundberg Survey Says
Gasoline’s national average price rose 9 cents in the past two weeks to an average $3.70 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of filling stations released Sunday.
July 25, 2011Diesel Rises 2.6¢ to $3.949 a Gallon; Gasoline Rises for Fourth Straight Week
Diesel rose for the third straight week, climbing 2.6 cents to $3.949 a gallon, while gasoline rose for a fourth week, the Department of Energy said Monday.
July 26, 2011Opinion: Consider Hedging On-Road Fuel Costs
Perhaps your company already has explored myriad ways to reduce the cost of on-road fuel. But have you considered hedging the cost of your on-road fuel?
July 29, 2011Diesel Fuel Price Rises 2.4¢ to $3.923 a Gallon
The average price of a gallon retail diesel fuel rose 2.4 cents a gallon last week to $3.923, the second straight weekly increase, according to the Department of Energy.
July 25, 2011Oil Hits One-Month High Over $99 a Barrel
Oil finished the day Thursday over $99 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, a one-month high, following a positive economic indicator, Bloomberg reported.
July 21, 2011Oil Dips to Below $97 a Barrel
Oil slipped below $97 a barrel in early trading Monday, continuing to hold in the mid-$90s per-barrel range it’s been in for the past month, Bloomberg reported.
July 18, 2011Almost 25,000 Engine Retrofits Sold in 2010
The Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association said its members sold 24,640 diesel engine retrofit devices in 2010.
July 14, 2011