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Articles•by Stephane Babcock•September 12, 2014

DME: Companies Testing 'Alternate’ Alternative Fuel

Volvo Trucks is testing dimethyl ether in a pair of Volvo VNL 300 trucks with D13 DME engines with partners Oberon Fuels and Martin Energy Services.

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Articles•Cover Story•September 12, 2014

Alternative Fuels: There’s More Than One Path to Sustainability and Savings

Whether you’re looking to improve the environment, tap into demand for “greener” transportation options, or save money on fuel, there are many possible routes to take when it comes to alternative fuels.

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News•by Jim Park•September 12, 2014

Western Star Breaks the Mold with the 5700XE [Video]

Western Star has broken the aerodynamic truck mold with a new angular, edgy and very slippery version of its classic configuration. The 5700XE boasts a very fuel efficient powertrain as well as some groundbreaking aero treatment.

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Articles•by Jim Park•September 12, 2014

Natural Gas Technology Improvements Changing Attitudes

While adoption is slower than expected, technology improvements are changing some traditional assumptions of compressed and liquified natural gas.

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Articles•September 12, 2014

Companies Moving Forward with Hybrid Truck Technologies

A pioneering supplier has exited the market, but up-and-coming companies aim to fill the gap for light-, medium- and even heavy-duty trucks.

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Articles•by Tom Berg•September 12, 2014

Propane Remains Popular Alternative Fuel in the U.S.

The country’s third most popular vehicle fuel powers everything from gas grills to medium-duty trucks.

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Articles•by Stephane Babcock•September 12, 2014

Emerging Technologies Enlarging Playing Field for Biofuel

The face of biofuels is changing, and more than one company is responsible.

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News•September 11, 2014

Omnitek Receives Approval for Detroit Diesel Natural Gas Conversions

Omnitek Engineering has received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for diesel-to-natural gas engine conversions of Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine families for model years 1988 to 2009.

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News•by Evan Lockridge•September 10, 2014

Diesel, Gasoline Prices Forecast to Move Lower

U.S. on highway diesel fuel prices, which averaged $3.92 per gallon in 2013, are projected to fall to an average of $3.86 this year and...

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News•by Evan Lockridge•September 8, 2014

Average Diesel Cost Unchanged from Last Week, 16.7 Cents Less Than 2013

The ride of continuously falling on-highway diesel prices is over, with the average U.S. cost unchanged over the past week, according to new U.S. Energy Department figures.

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