Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Fuel Smarts

ProductsOctober 6, 2014

Transtex Expands Drag-Reducing Product Lineup

Transtex Composite’s lineup of aerodynamic improving solutions is expanding to include the Edge Cone gap reducer and Edge Tail rear fairing.

Read More →
Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 5, 2014

Trillium CNG's New Compressor May Double Refueling Rate

SAN DIEGO -- Trillium CNG announced a new compressor that has the potential to double the refueling rate for vehicles powered by compressed natural gas. This could allow more vehicles to fuel at one time and offer opportunities for future advances in CNG technology, according to the company.

Read More →
Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 4, 2014

Mesilla Valley Adding FlowBelow AeroKits to Entire Fleet

SAN DIEGO -- Mesilla Valley Transportation, a New Mexico and Texas carrier known for its attention to fuel savings, has ordered 1,200 FlowBelow Tractor AeroKits to be installed on its entire fleet as MVT works toward a goal of a fleet average of 10 mpg.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Deborah LockridgeOctober 3, 2014

Commentary: Don't Count Diesel Out

Alternative fuels may be more popular but diesel will still be the fuel of choice for most of trucking for a long, long time to come.

Read More →
Articlesby Tom BergOctober 3, 2014

Fuel Smarts: Opposed-Piston Diesels About Five Years Away

Truck users can look forward to 30% better fuel economy at 10% lower production cost, says Achates Power

Read More →
NewsOctober 2, 2014

53rd Pilot Travel Center Opens in Texas

A new Pilot Travel Center has opened in Childress, Texas, serving drivers traveling on Highway 83 and Highway 287.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsOctober 1, 2014

Volvo Trucks Shelves LNG Engine Plan

Citing a slowdown in the pace of the North American alternative fuel market, Volvo has modified its plans for LNG and DME projects.

Read More →
Newsby Tom BergOctober 1, 2014

Westport Introduces Next-Gen NatGas Fuel Injectors

Long development time for next-generation HPDI system, sales uncertainties, and lack of 'comfort' with a customer will reduce revenues this year.

Read More →
ArticlesOctober 1, 2014

Alt Fuel Aftermarket Options: Propane Autogas Proves Affordable, Environmentally Friendly

Michael Taylor from the Propane Education and Research Council answers some common questions about converting a fleet to propane and outlines the benefits of switching to a more environmentally friendly option.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsSeptember 30, 2014

Proposed NatGas Fueling Facility in La. Would Open in 2017

Tenaska NG Fuels and Waller Marine are partnering to develop, construct and operate a new natural gas fueling facility off Interstate 10 near Baton Rouge.

Read More →