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Transport Topics fuel coverage looks closely at what powers trucks. From the latest on battery, diesel and alternative fuel technology to the costs and prices associated with each, this news category covers today鈥檚 fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

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Gas Price Dips to $2.64 a Gallon

Gasoline鈥檚 national average price fell 1.24 cents in the past two weeks to $2.64 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of fuel prices.

December 7, 2009
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EPA Set to Classify Carbon Dioxide a Dangerous Pollutant

The Environmental Protection Agency is likely to rule Monday that carbon dioxide is a dangerous pollutant, the Wall Street Journal reported.

December 7, 2009
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Hear Him, Hear Him

News Flash: Since the administration has rejected any move to raise fuel taxes, it鈥檚 incumbent on the Department of Transportation to work with Congress to select another funding source for the nation鈥檚 infrastructure needs.

December 7, 2009
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More Use of Technology Cuts Energy Bills as Customers Demand 鈥楪reen鈥 Initiatives

As customers seek ways to cut expenses and reduce their carbon footprint through the supply chain, warehouse operators are taking their own steps to trim energy use, optimize loads and automate processes.

December 7, 2009
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Diesel Declines 1.2垄 to $2.775

The average price of U.S. retail dipped 1.2 cents to $2.775 a gallon last week, the fourth straight decline. The fuel, however, remains just 3.3 cents below the high for the year, the Department of Energy reported.

December 7, 2009
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UTi Worldwide鈥檚 3Q Profit Falls

Air and freight forwarder UTi Worldwide reported a decline in net income and revenue for its fiscal third quarter.

December 3, 2009
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Diesel Drops 1.2垄 to $2.775 in Fourth Straight Decline

Diesel fuel鈥檚 national average fell for the fourth straight week, declining 1.2 cents to $2.775 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.

November 30, 2009
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Long Beach Rejects Clean Trucks Appeal

The Long Beach, Calif., attorney鈥檚 office has rejected an appeal by the Natural Resources Defense Council of a clean trucks lawsuit settlement between the Port of Long Beach and American Trucking Associations.

November 30, 2009
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Officials See Difficult Transition to VMT as Possible Replacement for Fuel Tax

WASHINGTON 鈥 Several lawmakers, Department of Transportation officials and experts have聽 expressed concern with elements of a vehicle miles traveled tax, which some advocates tout as a replacement for the fuel tax. They also cautioned that a transition to VMT could be a slow process.

November 30, 2009
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Navistar Says It Is Losing Sales, Blames EPA鈥檚 Stance on SCR

Navistar Inc., which said it has spent $600 million to develop its 2010 exhaust gas recirculation engine, said the company is losing sales of next year鈥檚 model because federal regulators 鈥渉elped create the false impression鈥 among customers that only urea-based after-treatment systems would meet 2010 federal emissions standards.

November 30, 2009