Expressing concern over the impact that pending cap-and-trade legislation could have on the economy and the price of fuel, a top trucking industry official Thursday urged Congress to take a cautious approach to climate change initiatives
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Volvo Trucks North America will develop lightweight prototype sleepers made with advanced composite material technology as part of a U.S. Army program to reduce the weight and improve fuel economy of trucks
Read More →The American Trucking Associations joined 18 transportation-related organizations last week in sending a letter to congressional leadership urging immediate reforms to the energy commodities market to stop surging oil prices and prevent further decline in the U.S. economy
Read More →Allison Transmission, Inc. has announced that recent test results show fully automatic Allison transmissions, along with a vehicle spec that is appropriate for the particular duty cycle, can provide superior fuel efficiency and optimum fuel economy.
Read More →Spec a truck right, and you'll get top fuel economy. Do it wrong, and you could be doomed.
Read More →Under-inflated tires and improper tread patterns conspire to rob you of fuel economy.
Read More →Five long days of testing showed trailer aerodynamics and wide-base single tires are best bets to save fuel.
Read More →Responding to both increasing fuel expenses and fleet problems with disappointing fuel consumption, International has introduced fuel saving options in combination packages
Read More →China's share of the world's manufacturing exports now stands at more than 8 percent, with its economy growing at roughly 10 percent per year, putting substantial pressure on its transportation infrastructure.
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