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NewsNovember 9, 2011

Suit Filed Over New Truck Fuel Economy Standards

A legal firm representing a group of small trucking and construction business owners in California has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the federal government's new fuel-economy standards for heavy duty and medium duty vehicles

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NewsNovember 9, 2011

EIA Lowers Economic Growth Projections, Sees Crude at $100 for 2011, 2012

The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects the U.S. average refiner acquisition cost of crude oil to remain relatively flat for the next year, averaging about $100 per barrel in 2011 and 2012

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NewsNovember 8, 2011

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Biodiesel Standard Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a request from the oil and chemical industry to strike down the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). In refusing to hear the case, the Court has Affirmed EPA's renewable fuels standard

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NewsNovember 8, 2011

Oil Tops $95 on Monday, Diesel Slides Half a Cent from Last Week

Diesel prices have retreated slightly for the first time in a month, while oil prices are on the rise, pushed by higher seasonal demand and hints of stability in the eurozone

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NewsNovember 7, 2011

Senate Committee Will Vote on Highway Bill This Week

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will vote on a two-year, $109 billion highway reauthorization bill this week. Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), as the bill is called, is intended to preserve current spending levels

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NewsNovember 4, 2011

Integer Research Offers Independent North American DEF Price Reference Service

The DEF Tracker draws on Integer's strong position and expertise in DEF, fertilizer and chemicals market analysis and price reporting. DEF Tracker, the first report of its kind, was created in response to increasing trading activity and more frequent contract settlements in the market

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NewsNovember 2, 2011

Hours Rule Advances to Office of Management and Budget

The revised hours of service rule moved one step closer to publication yesterday when the Department of Transportation sent its proposed revisions to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review

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NewsNovember 2, 2011

Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Stations Get Green Light in Georgia

Georgia utility regulators approved a plan developed by Atlanta Gas Light that incents the private sector to invest in Compressed Natural Gas vehicle fueling stations

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NewsNovember 1, 2011

Senate Clears 2012 Transport Appropriations Measure, Including Heavier Truck Provision

The Senate yesterday approved a transportation appropriations bill that would, among other things, allow heavier trucks on Maine and Vermont Interstates, and continue funding for transportation enhancements such as bike paths

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NewsNovember 1, 2011

Oil Gains 18% in October, Diesel Up for Third Straight Week

The national average price of diesel rose 6.7 cents a gallon from last week, while oil prices for October leapt from about $79 to $93 per barrel during the month

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