Senators questioned the usefulness of EPA鈥檚 Renewable Fuel Standard 鈥 which covers the production of biodiesel blended into truck fuel 鈥 with some calling for the abolition of the supports and other saying RFS should be modified to accommodate changes in the nation鈥檚 energy sector.
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Trade Deficit Declines to Four-Year Low
The U.S. trade deficit declined in November聽 to a four-year low, the Commerce Department reported Jan. 7.
January 7, 2014Truck Emissions Much Lower Than Required, Study Says
Emissions of nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter from heavy-duty engines produced since 2010 are 鈥渟ubstantially lower than required by regulations,鈥 according to a new study.
December 20, 2013Diesel Price Dips 0.4垄 to $3.879, Resumes Slide After Two Gains
U.S. diesel prices dipped 0.4 cent to a national average of $3.879 a gallon, ending two weeks of increases that were the fuel鈥檚 only upturns in the past three months, the Department of Energy reported Dec. 9.
December 16, 2013Trade Deficit Declines for First Time in Four Months
The U.S. trade deficit declined in October for the first time in four months, the Commerce Department reported Dec. 4.
December 4, 2013Blumenauer Seeks 15-Cent Diesel Tax Increase
WASHINGTON 鈥 An Oregon congressman has introduced legislation that would nearly double federal taxes on diesel and gasoline to fill a widening shortfall in the federal government鈥檚 main source of transportation funding.
December 5, 2013Opinion: GSA Opts for Clean-Fueled Vendors
The United States wants to do business with truck fleets that are more fuel-efficient, better for the environment and cheaper to operate.
December 2, 2013Ferus and ENN Announce Joint Venture for LNG Plants in Canada
Ferus Natural Gas Fuels and ENN Canada announced a joint venture to build, own and operate two liquefied natural gas liquefaction plants in Canada.
November 20, 2013Diesel Avg. Falls 2.5垄 to $3.832
The average price of diesel fuel continued its gradual decline last week, dropping 2.5 cents to $3.832 a gallon, the lowest price in more than four months, the U.S. Department of Energy reported.
November 18, 2013Navistar, Paccar Continuing Efforts to Achieve 2014 GHG Certification
Navistar Inc. and Paccar Inc. said they are still in the process of earning final certifications for their 2014 truck and engine lineups in order to comply with the federal greenhouse-gas standards that take effect Jan. 1.
November 11, 2013