DaimlerChrysler’s plug ‘n play Sprinter hybrid

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The world's largest car and truckmaker will roll out 40 new Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) in the U.S. and other countries as part of a new test fleet program.

Westport makes Cummins LNG engines ready for commercial market

VANCOUVER -- Alternative fuel-power innovator Westport Innovations from Vancouver has received the California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification for its High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) technology adapted to the Cummins ISX heavy-duty truck engine.

Oil prices reach high

NEW YORK -- Oil prices continued their record-breaking pace today, edging higher this morning from the $70 US per barrel closing on Monday.

Freightliner, FedEx roll out new hybrid electric trucks

GAFFNEY, S.C. -- Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., FedEx Express, Eaton, Utilimaster and Detroit Diesel have all teamed to develop a "revolutionary" line of hybrid electric-powered walk-in vans.

EPA honors Willie Nelson for biodiesel activism

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 honored biodiesel advocate and singer Willie Nelson earlier this week in recognition of Nelson's support of the cleaner burning fuel.

Freightliner Numero Uno kicks off Truck World 2006

Chris Patterson sounds off on OEMs' past sins, capacity, driver shortage, and '07 rules

CTA calls for tax breaks to fuel ’07 purchases

OTTAWA -- The Canadian government should introduce U.S.-style tax incentives to fan purchases of upcoming, environmentally-friendly truck engines, says the nation's largest truck carrier group.

ULSD concerns linger just months before introduction; ATA predicts minimum nickel per gallon premium

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Fuel and fuel prices are at the very top of the trucking industry's list of concerns these days. And things are getting even dicier.

NS to join fuel-regulating provinces

HALIFAX -- Looking to avoid being the only province east of Ontario that doesn't regulate fuel prices, Nova Scotia will hold prices steady on diesel and gasoline for two-week intervals, starting July 1.

EPA boss gives low-pollution ’07 engines a nod

WASHINGTON -- EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson is happy with the progress made by engine makers in meetings the agency's newest round of tough emission standards.

CTA wants to CTEER anti-idling rebate program back to NRCan

OTTAWA - A government program that gave financial incentives for the purchase of anti-idling technology has expired - and the Canadian Trucking Alliance wants it back.

Brown’s Green Fleet passes 100-million mile mark

ATLANTA -- The UPS fleet of alternative fuel trucks recently hit a major milestone, surpassing more than 100 million miles in delivering packages to homes and businesses.

Group warns of ULSD labeling missteps for fuel additives

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- An alliance of automotive industry trade groups is warning diesel truck operators that fuel additives that are not clearly labeled as approved for use in model year 2007 should not be used in upcoming diesel motor vehicles required to run on ultra-low sulfur diesel ULSD.

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).