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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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Legal Foundation Files Climate Change Lawsuit Against EPA

A group including motor carriers, businesses, several members of Congress and a conservative public interest legal foundation has filed a lawsuit in federal appeals court challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency鈥檚 formal finding that greenhouse gas emissions are a danger to public health.

February 16, 2010
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New Trucking Index Drops in January after December Growth

A new economic index based on diesel fuel purchasing in the trucking industry fell in January after an increase in December, the index鈥檚 authors said.

February 16, 2010
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Diesel Falls 1.2垄 to $2.769 in Fourth Straight Decline

Diesel鈥檚 national average price dropped 1.2 cents to $2.769 a gallon, the fourth consecutive decline, the Department of Energy said Friday.

February 12, 2010
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Diesel to Average Near $3 This Year, DOE Says

Diesel fuel will climb to average $2.95 a gallon this year before rising to $3.16 in 2011, the Department of Energy said.

February 11, 2010
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Diesel to Average Near $3 This Year, DOE Says

Diesel fuel will climb to average $2.95 a gallon this year before rising to $3.16 next year, the Department of Energy said.

February 11, 2010
GovernmentBusinessFuel

DOE Fuel Prices on Hold with Government Shutdown

The federal government in the Washington area remained closed for a fourth day Thursday following Wednesday鈥檚聽blizzard and as a result the Department of Energy is not likely to release its weekly fuel prices until at least Friday.

February 11, 2010
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California Releases $20 Million in Hybrid Funding

The California Air Resources Board has launched a $20 million funding assistance program designed to stimulate the purchase of hybrid trucks and buses that reduce diesel emissions.

February 9, 2010
BusinessGovernmentSafetyFuel

Forward Air鈥檚 4Q Income Falls

Forward Air Corp. said its fourth-quarter profit fell to $6.4 million, or 22 cents per share, from $8.3 million, or 29 cents, a year ago.

February 9, 2010
BusinessFuelGovernment

UPS Posts $757 Mln. Profit as Air Shipments Increase

UPS Inc. said it benefited from a sharp increase in December air shipments out of Asia and a busy holiday season to post profits for the fourth quarter and the full year.

February 8, 2010
BusinessGovernmentSafetyFuel

Diesel Drops 5.2垄 to $2.781 in 3rd Straight Weekly Decline

The U.S. retail diesel average dropped 5.2 cents to $2.781 a gallon last week, the third straight weekly drop, the Department of Energy reported.

February 8, 2010

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