Chevron takes biofuel research to the next level

SAN RAMON, Calif. -- Chevron Corp. and the Georgia Institute of Technology have formed a strategic research alliance to pursue advanced technology aimed at making cellulosic biofuels and hydrogen viable transportation fuels for the transportation-trucking industry.

Enginemakers greenlight B20 biodiesel test standard

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- They're coming around. While all heavy-duty engine makers currently approve a five percent blend (B5) of bio- and petro-diesel in their products, the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) has just approved a test spec for a 20 percent blend (B20).

Mack, Volvo say OK to SCR solution for 2010

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. Mack Trucks has joined parent truckmaker Volvo trucks and other OEMs in declaring that Europe's preferred emission reduction technology will also be used in North America.

EPA report urges more careful review of boutique fuel legislation

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a report by the Boutique Fuels Task Force analyzing the impacts of boutique fuels like biodiesel and ethanol used by some states to help meet clean air standards.

Border guards concerned over diesel exhaust exposure

OTTAWA -- The union representing Canada's border officers is launching an investigation to find out if gas and diesel emissions from idling cars and trucks lined up at crossings is affecting officers' health.

What biodiesel is better? Researchers decide

VANCOUVER -- A new study by University of Minnesota researchers says soybean-based fuel blends are a vastly better choice than biofuel produced from corn.

Research institute launches first ULSD testing

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The American Transportation Research Institute recently initiated a research study to track what changes occur to on-road diesel fuel properties as a result of the transition to ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD).

OTA wants scientific bio-debate before any mandate

TORONTO -- The Ontario Trucking Association is urging the provincial government not to simply assume biodiesel is a cleaner, more efficient alternative to petroleum -- but to prove it before legislating the boutique fuel on the trucking industry.

FUEL-EFFICIENT TIRES

Goodyear has introduced three new tires using a new fuel-efficient technology.

EPA wants to double biodiesel, ethanol usage in U.S.

WASHINGTON -- Projecting annual cuts up to 3.9 billion gallons in petroleum use and 14 million tons in greenhouse gas emissions, the Bush Administration has proposed a Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) Program designed to reduce the America's dependence on foreign oil by doubling the use of renewable fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel.

CTA calls for ’07 purchase incentives in next budget

OTTAWA -- To help boots the purchase of 2007, low emission, smog-free trucks in the market place, the Canadian Trucking Alliance is calling upon the federal Minister of Finance to include tax incentives for truckers that get behind the wheel of an '07, in his next budget.

Oil prices continue to tumble

WASHINGTON -- The price of a barrel of oil has fallen more than $10 a barrel in recent weeks, settling yesterday at one point below US $60 a barrel.

ArvinMeritor displays Clean Air Solutions portfolio

HANOVER, Germany -- Making good on a previously stated goal to increase market share in the commercial vehicle emissions solutions industry, ArvinMeritor has unveiled a portfolio of original equipment aftertreatment products in Europe called its Clean Air Solutions.

Buyers of low-emission trucks aren’t happy: JD Power survey

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Heavy truck customers are increasingly experiencing problems with heavy-duty truck engines that meet recent EPA-regulated emission standards, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Heavy-Duty Truck Engine/Transmission Study released yesterday.

Alberta gets $239M biodiesel boost from province

RED DEER, Alta. -- Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development is kicking-in $239 million over the next five years to encourage the manufacturing of more bioenergy products in the marketplace.