Fuel economyPrevious | Topics home | Next ATA Calls on Congress to Support Efforts to Lower Fuel PricesAmerican Trucking Associations State Vice President Mike Card called on Congress to support the trucking industry's efforts to reduce fuel consumption and address the escalating cost of fuel in efforts to ease the financial hardships of the nation's motor carriers... More news relating to fuel economy, alternative fuels, diesel fuel prices, fuel consumptionNavistar Awarded Funding to Develop Aerodynamic TrailersNavistar has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to participate in an alternative-vehicle technology project aimed at accelerating the development, evaluation and deployment of advanced, aerodynamic trailers to significantly reduce fuel consumption by heavy-duty tractor trailers... UPS First to Purchase Hydraulic Hybrid VehiclesUPS announced its first purchases of the hydraulic hybrid vehicle, which promises dramatic fuel savings and environmental benefits... Navistar Expands Hybrid Truck LineNavistar has expanded its line of diesel electric hybrid trucks. At this week’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum in South Bend, Ind., Navistar unveiled an additional hybrid truck configuration – the International DuraStar™ Hybrid tractor... Fuel Costs Top Trucking’s List Of Industry ConcernsThe American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research institute, today unveiled its list of the top ten critical issues facing U.S. truckers... Pilot to Provide DEF “At-the-Pump”Pilot Travel Centers, the nation's largest retail operator of travel centers with more than 325 owned or licensed retail interstate locations in 40 states, announced plans to be the first to carry diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) “at the pump” for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) equipped trucks... Volvo Launches Hybrid BusVolvo released the 7700 Hybrid bus, saying that with up to 30% lower fuel consumption and hybrid components from Volvo, bus operators can earn a payback on the extra cost in five to seven years... Volvo Group Introduces Fourth-Generation HybridThe Volvo Group is now introducing the fourth-generation hybrid solution on a broad front in buses, trucks and construction equipment... Con Edison Of New York Orders Hybrid Electric Trucks From Azure DynamicsAzure Dynamics Corporation has received an initial order for three units from Con Edison of New York for its Balance Hybrid Electric system integrated on Ford's E450 chassis... Cox Enterprises Adds More Hybrid TrucksContinuing its transition to a more environmentally friendly fleet, Cox Enterprises announced the addition of nine International Durastar Hybrid Bucket Trucks... Navistar Offers New APUTruck owners and fleets can reduce fuel usage, lower emissions and comply with new anti-idling laws with the new Fleetrite Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), a retrofit product introduced from Navistar... Isuzu Truck Announces 2009 N-Series LCF TrucksIsuzu Commercial Truck of America has announced its 2009 N-Series line-up of low cab forward trucks with new features to increase driver productivity, enhance fuel economy and reduce emissions... Mack to Display Hybrid Technology for HD TrucksMack Trucks, Inc. displayed a heavy-duty truck equipped with its innovative and fuel-saving hybrid technology at the inaugural SMART Green Showcase in Frederick, Maryland... ATA Calls For Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Affordable OilThe American Trucking Associations asked Congress to implement a comprehensive plan to address the soaring price of diesel fuel and ensure an affordable fuel supply for the nation's 3.5 million truck drivers and American consumers... Volvo receives driveline development grantThe government of the United States and the Swedish State have provided a three-year, $18 million grant to the Volvo Group to further development of hybrid technology and drivelines for alternative fuels... All charged upThe price for gasoline was $8 per gallon in the United Kingdom when the Commercial Vehicle Show was held April 15-17 in Birmingham, England. The price... TPI, Volvo Unveil Project To Develop Advanced Composite CabsThe dual-use cab-sleeper will initially be designed for the U.S. Army... PACCAR Parts Offers Incentives on Fuel-Saving Idle-Reduction Truck TechnologiesPACCAR Parts announced a program to incentivize the sale of its idle reduction, engine-off cooling and heating technology provided by leading automotive and truck supplier Webasto... Eaton Wins CALSTART Award For Environmental Innovation And TechnologyEaton Corporation announced today it has received the CALSTART 2008 Blue Sky Award for innovation and advancement in sustainable transportation technology... AT&T Introduces 'Green Fleet' of More Than 100 Alternative-Fuel VehiclesAT&T Inc. today announced plans to add 105 alternative-fuel vehicles to the corporate fleet of its operating companies... UPS Places Largest-Ever Alternative-Fuel Order With Freightliner CCCThe largest order of alternative-fuel commercial vehicles to-date was placed with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) today by UPS... UPS deploys 167 new green compressed natural gas delivery vehiclesUPS has announced the deployment of 167 compressed natural gas (CNG) delivery vehicles in Texas, Georgia, and California. The vehicles, part of UPS's... Detroit Diesel Offers Free Upgrades to Boost Fuel EconomyDetroit Diesel Corporation today announced that a new software release will soon be available to customers, free of charge... Class 8 Sales Hit Hard By Fuel PricesAn unexpectedly dramatic fuel-price increase in February and March has eroded carrier profitability... Volvo Launches Hybrid Refuse Truck in SwedenVolvo Trucks is taking an important step towards commercialization of hybrid technology for heavy vehicles... Utility, ATDynamics Release TrailerTail For Fuel EfficiencyUtility Trailer and ATDynamics Inc. announced the commercial launch of TrailerTail, a rear-drag reduction device proven to increase fuel efficiency... Kenworth’s Medium-Duty Hybrids To Enter Full ProductionKenworth will begin full production of medium-duty, diesel-electric hybrid trucks this summer... Schneider National Leans on Experience to Launch Fuel-Hauling ServiceSchneider National, Inc. announced today it has added fuel-hauling capabilities to its bulk division... Ryder tractors, trailers take a green turnRyder System Inc has announced the launch of its RydeGreen line of tractors and trailers, designed to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.... UPS Expands ‘Green Fleet’ With 306 Alternative Fuel VehiclesUPS today announced it was adding 306 alternative fuel vehicles to its “green fleet” by placing an order for 167 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) delivery trucks while taking delivery of 139 new propane delivery trucks in North America... Volvo's Belgium plant first in world with carbon dioxide-free productionThe Volvo Group has the first vehicle plant in the world that is completely free from carbon dioxide (CO2): Volvo Trucks' plant in Ghent, Belgium. Volvo's... New York Shows Off Green Fleet TechnologyWith a legitimate claim to the title “Greenest Fleet in America,” the New York City Dept. of Parks and Recreation featured hybrid and alternative fuel trucks of all sizes, biodiesel providers, electric cars and even solar-powered carts among the 130 vendors at its annual truck show yesterday... New process making green dieselUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering researchers are making a diesel-like liquid fuel from carbohydrates commonly found in plants.... High fuel prices starting to hurtContinued high diesel and gasoline prices are putting the squeeze on the bottom line on trucking and other industries that rely on vehicles to conduct their business, though so far most are managing those costs well enough to stay profitable. ... Brown goes green: UPS to use fuel cell vehicle in its deliveriesDaimlerChrysler has revealed the first medium-duty fuel cell vehicle for commercial use in the United States. The vehicle was shown during an announcement... Dodge Fuel Cell Sprinter unveiledDaimlerChrysler revealed today the first medium-duty fuel cell vehicle for commercial use in the United States. The vehicle was shown during an announcement made by DaimlerChrysler and UPS. ... advertisement Of Interestadvertisement DirectoriesNewsletterBuyers Guide
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