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Articlesby Tom BergDecember 29, 2010

Something New: Gassy Fuel

A refiner in Nevada has formulated still another alternative fuel, a mixture of natural gas and petroleum it calls GDiesel

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ArticlesDecember 29, 2010

What's Up With Alternative Fuels?

Although some researchers predict fuel prices won't spike again as they did in 2008, it's still likely that fuel prices will go up over time

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Articlesby Oliver PattonDecember 29, 2010

Early Reaction to Fuel Economy Proposal Generally Positive

At first read, a new proposal to establish national standards for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions appears to offer a workable approach for the trucking industry, said Glen Kedzie, vice president and environmental counsel for the American Trucking Associations

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Articlesby Tom BergDecember 29, 2010

We Try Out Latest Electric, Hybrid Models at Hybrid Truck Users Forum

The Hybrid Truck Users Forum's 10th annual meeting in late September in Dearborn, Mich., featured a ride and drive of electric and hybrid trucks

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Articlesby Tom BergDecember 29, 2010

HTUF's 10th Meeting a Big Draw

Hybrid Truck Users Forum's 10th annual meeting in late September in Dearborn, Mich., was its largest ever, with close to 700 attendees.

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NewsDecember 29, 2010

Safety Group says New HOS Proposal Doesn't Go Far Enough, Canadians say it Could Have Been Worse

Reaction to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration latest HOS proposal isn't exactly inspiring

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NewsDecember 28, 2010

Diesel Prices Hit Two-Year High

The average price of diesel fuel, at $3.294 a gallon, is at its highest level in more than two years, according to weekly figures reported Monday by the U.S. Department of Energy

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ArticlesDecember 27, 2010

Eaton Hybrid Systems Achieve 100 Million Miles of Service, Save 4 Million Gallons of Fuel

Eaton Corporation says that customers of its hybrid systems have collectively accumulated more than 100 million miles of service, and have cumulatively saved 4 million gallons and 40,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions

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NewsDecember 27, 2010

NY Judge Blocks Diesel-retrofit Mandate

A New York Supreme Court judge recently blocked a Department of Environmental Conservation mandate requiring the owners of heavy-duty diesel vehicles to retrofit their fleets with costly new equipment

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NewsDecember 24, 2010

FMCSA Proposes Seven Changes in Hours Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing seven changes in the current hours of service rules in order to, it says, give drivers the flexibility to take a break during the day and reduce the health and safety risks of long hours of work

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