In a strong move to embrace environmental stewardship, KIPP Jacksonville Schools deployed a 100-percent propane-fueled school bus fleet — the first for a U.S. charter school. The charter school’s 14 Blue Bird Vision Propane buses will help lower its carbon footprint while providing dependable transportation to its students. According to sources, the buses emit 80 percent […]
If you’ve every wondered about the perceived accuracy of EPA fuel economy labels on new cars, a new analysis released by Consumer Reports (CR), says that “those labels do now largely reflect real world gas mileage.” “Consumers should be able to trust that the estimate they see on the label accurately reflects their gas mileage,” […]
HUBB has introduced a new 8-inch spin-on oil filter to its filter portfolio designed for use on class 2 through 6 light and medium duty diesel engines that are typically seen in hard working pickup trucks, off road equipment, agricultural vehicles, buses and other vehicles and equipment. HUBB noted that compared to gasoline-powered engines, “diesel […]
Pro-diesel lobby and information group, The Diesel Technology Forum, is touting the benefits of “clean” diesel, noting: “The introduction of more advanced diesel truck engines, innovative emissions control systems, and cleaner diesel fuel over the past decade have successfully resulted in major improvements in air quality and fuel efficiency.” The group points to a new […]
Thanks to the “power of the pump” — specifically the low price of diesel fuel at the pump — retail sales of natural gas fueled heavy duty trucks is down year to date and year over year. May enjoyed an uptick. ACT Research, which issued the report, attributes this to a high number of natural […]
The demise of diesel in class 8 engines may be a be premature, but according to a new study, the sector will contract within the next five years. According to a new analysis from ACT Research and Rhein Associates, while diesel engines made up 98.5% of the North American Class 8 vehicle market in 2015, […]
A South Australian company called Hydroflex is targeting mining and transport industries with a new device it claims can cut fuel use by 10 to 15 per cent while reducing the exhaust emissions of internal combustion engines. The company is is preparing for final trials of its version one hydrogen-based fuel reduction system in South […]
As transportation goes green, so too does training. Consider CarriersEdge, providers of online safety and compliance training tools for the North American transportation industry. The company has announced a new Maximizing Fuel Efficiency course to help drivers understand their role in reducing fuel costs. “Maximizing Fuel Efficiency gives drivers a better understanding of the importance […]
An alliance of business and retired military leaders focused on mitigating the threat of oil dependence to America’s economic prosperity and national security has issued a call to change national regulations and business practices. The group issued what it calls a “comprehensive pathway to bolstering Americas energy security” and labeled it “The National Strategy for […]
According to the latest Fleet News Daily report, fuel prices moved upwards over the past few days. This week, the price of Regular nationwide was $2.110 vs. $2.041 one week ago but down significantly from $2.39 last year at this time. The news in fuel prices for Diesel was a bit of the same. One […]
