Group formed to promote altfuel in North America

WASHINGTON -- The International DME Association has formed its North American Affairs Committee to actively promote the awareness and use of dimethyl ether as a diesel substitute in North America.

Biodiesel reduces B.C.’s carbon tax

VICTORIA -- With the addition of renewable fuels to B.C.'s diesel and gasoline pools in 2010, the provincial government has decided to relax the controversial carbon tax by 5 percent.

Michigan to raise diesel tax

LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm says she supports a bill passed by Senate Transportation Committee to raise the state diesel fuel tax from 15 cents to 19 cents a gallon.

Natural gas poised for growth in trucking

SAN FRANCISCO -- While passenger cars may be well-suited to hybrid and electric technology, natural gas makes more sense for the trucking industry, and would be taking off among fleets, were it not for the economy, according to David Woodburn, a sell-side research analyst for ThinkEquity.

Diesel falling back down

WASHINGTON -- Slowly receding stockpiles of distillate fuel was supposed to send diesel prices skyrocketing again this winter, but so far that hasn't been the case.

‘Green’ benefits of rail freight shift overblown: Analyst

NASHVILLE, Ind. -- A new study questions the oft-cited notion that shifting freight to rail through government incentives will actually result in a 'greener' transport system.

Harper Power adds GESi to prod portfolio

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. -- Harper Power Products had added Global Emissions Systems to its line of offerings.

SPECIAL REPORT: Navistar pursues ammonia-based ‘SCR’ solution

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Is selective catalytic reduction (SCR) in Navistar's future? Perhaps -- although, with a twist.

Volvo first to market with methane-diesel engine

STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- After years in development, a diesel engine fueled by a mixture of methane gas and diesel will be introduced by Volvo.

Oil hits 12-month high

NEW YORK -- The price of crude oil reached its highest level in over a year, as cold winter weather propped up the price, according to the Associated Press.

Report reaffirms environmental benefits of enviroTruck

TORONTO -- A joint study by U.S. public and private sector policy and research organizations, found that devices contained in the Canadian Trucking Alliance's enviroTruck would provide significant greenhouse gas (GHG) savings.

North Star state suspends ULSD1 biodiesel rule

SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- Freezing cold temperatures in Minnesota have suspended part of the state's leading anti-global warming initiative until April.

Alberta ag company joining DEF ranks

CALGARY -- Agrium Inc. has entered into an agreement to supply diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) grade prilled urea for the production of DEF with Old World Industries.

Detroit Diesel engines meet EPA certification

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Detroit Diesel Corporation's engines with the BlueTec emissions control system have been certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for meeting new 2010 regulations.

EPA updates guidance for SCR engines

WASHINGTON -- In an effort to clear the air on its requirements for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) engines, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued new guidance on the miles and hours a truck can run after the DEF tank runs dry.