The Department of Energy this week released the results of its 2007 biodiesel quality survey that showed improvements in biodiesel quality, but said 10% of the biodiesel produced in the United States still fails to meet certain quality specifications.
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N.Y. Lawmakers Likely to Decide on City’s Congestion Plan Monday
The New York State Assembly is not likely to make a decision on a congestion-fee plan for cars and trucks in New York City until a key deadline Monday, the New York Post reported Friday.
April 4, 2008Officials Postpone Weekend Closures on Capital Beltway
Bad weather in the forecast has delayed closure of parts of Interstate 95/495 near Washington, D.C., that had been scheduled for this weekend, the Maryland State Highway Administration said.
April 2, 2008Some Analysts See Recovery as ATA Freight Index Gains
The February increase in truck tonnage that American Trucking Associations reported late last month — the fourth straight rise — may signal better times ahead for truckers and the U.S. economy, several industry analysts and observers said.
April 7, 2008Originally Promoted to Cut Truck Idling Emissions, APUs Now Embraced by Fleets to Save on Fuel
Auxiliary power units, initially pushed by federal and state governments to reduce air pollution despite concerns by fleet owners and owner-operators over their initial cost, are attracting more buyers who purchase them for the fuel savings, now that average diesel prices are about $4 a gallon.
April 7, 2008Diesel Dips 2.5¢ to $3.964
The national average retail diesel price dipped 2.5 cents a gallon last week after six straight increases, the Department of Energy reported, even as gasoline rose 3.1 cents to set a new record high.
April 7, 2008Truckers Continue Protests Over High Diesel Prices
Spot protests by truckers over high diesel fuel prices continued in several states Friday, news services reported.
April 4, 2008ISM Services Index Improves, but Shows Contraction
The U.S. economy’s service showed continued contraction in March, but improved from February, the Institute for Supply Management said Thursday.
April 3, 2008Corzine May Sue NYC Over Congestion-Fee Plan
New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine (D) may sue New York City over a planned congestion-fee program for central Manhattan, but the program is facing doubts from lawmakers in the New York State Assembly, the New York Post reported Thursday.
April 3, 2008Menlo Boosts Use of SmartWay-Approved Carriers
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, a subsidiary of Con-way Inc., said Thursday it is increasing its use of carriers approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program.
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