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Jennie Abarca Is Proving Electric Trucks Can Do the Job

HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Jennie Abarca is building confidence in fleet electrification one load at a time while openly sharing the challenges she encounters along the way as a small-fleet owner.

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Cummins, Paccar Ease DEF Derates After EPA Guidance

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Cummins Adjusts 2027 Engine Rollout After EPA Proposal

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EPA Proposal Could Ease 2027 Truck Costs and Buying Uncertainty

News•December 15, 2015

Diesel Prices Down for 5th Straight Week

For the fifth straight week, the average price of a gallon of diesel fuel decreased according to the latest numbers from the Energy Department.

News•December 9, 2015

Honda-Hauling Fleet Receives Custom CNG Trucks

The natural gas-powered fleet is part of a collaboration between Virginia Transportation and American Honda Motor Co. in Alabama.

News•December 9, 2015

Volvo OKs Renewable Diesel for Its Engines

Volvo Trucks North America has approved the use of renewable biodiesel fuel for all of its engines after lab and road testing, the company announced.

News•December 9, 2015

Westport to Advance Natural Gas Tech With Grant

The work will feature Westport's enhanced spark ignited (ESI) natural gas engine technology and demonstrate "High Frequency Corona Discharge Ignition" on an OEM partner's engine.

News•December 8, 2015

Fuel Prices Lowest of the Year

Diesel and gasoline prices dropped again in the first week of December, setting new lows for the year, according to the latest numbers from the Energy Department.

Videos•by Staff•December 8, 2015

Why Fiat-Chrysler's Fleet is Moving to CNG [Video]

Fiat Chrysler America's private parts-hauling fleet is spending $40 million to convert 179 trucks to compressed natural gas. Marty DiFiore, head of FCA Transport and Auto Transport Services, and Leonard Tanner Jr., FCA Automotive Driver, talk about the move in this video from FCA's media team.