Department of Energy
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Business
Class 8 engine sizes shrink as emissions rule changes loom
The engine displacement in Class 8 commercial tractors is expected to drop in coming years as stricter federal emissions standards take effect in the next…
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Fuel
DOE giving $50 million research jolt to heavy-duty trucking
Funding announced as investment heats up for low-carbon fuel technology.
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Driver issues
FreightWaves oil report: a U.S. government agency makes a specific estimate how IMO2020 will hit diesel prices
The EIA becomes one of the first major forecasters to put a price per gallon estimate on what is going to happen to diesel prices…
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Canada
After an eventful week in oil, prices end up–for now–a bit lower than the start of last week
Keeping track of a week-long series of events that on the surface should be driving prices higher.
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News
Today’s Pickup: Trump’s tariffs and futuristic taxis
Tariffs Hurt the Heartland sends a letter to Congress today, F1 inspires air taxi development, and more in Today’s Pickup.
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Economics
Managing fuel starts with price transparency to understand the hidden costs
Fuel remains among the largest costs for both carriers and shippers but based on the current practice of using a fuel surcharge to mitigate volatility…
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