SACRAMENTO - A potential shut-down of the Port of Oakland by harbor truck drivers was averted Jan. 4 when the California Air Resources Board (CARB) pledged to give truckers $11 million in grant money to meet new emissions standards.
Read More →OKLAHOMA CITY - With the expiration of a federal tax credit that provided makers of biodiesel $1 for every gallon, some U.S. biodiesel producers say they will shut down without the government subsidy.
Read More →WARRENVILLE, IL - With a full year in the marketplace and more than 5,200 units built, Navistar's MaxxForce 11.0L and 13.0L big bore heavy-duty diesel engines are providing customers with a new level of performance, drivability and fuel efficiency.
Read More →WASHINGTON - The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) released a study conducted which examined the economic impact of the biodiesel industry and the negative consequences of allowing the credit to lapse. The biodiesel tax incentive is currently set to expire on December 31, 2009.
Read More →ANAHEIM, CA - Southern California company Green Oil introduces synthetic heavy duty 15W40 diesel motor oil available in 5 quart jugs paralleling the launch of an innovative bottle recycling program that provides strong incentives for environmentally-minded customers.
Read More →California Air Resources Board (CARB) inventory displays need to rethink new "retrofit" requirements as industry, economy combine to cut current and forecast emissions.
Read More →Two turbodiesels (one each from BMW AG and Volkswagen AG) and two hybrid-electric vehicles (from Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp.) made this year's list by achieving fuel economy of nearly 40 mpg in the VW Jetta SportWagen TDI and up to 55 mpg in the Toyota Prius in real-world driving.
Read More →Ford's new six-speed automatic transmission will work with gas and diesel engines and will debut in the 2011 Super Duty pickup.
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SKOKIE, IL - The new environmentally safe Oil Eater wash is formulated to effectively remove grease, diesel, dirt, bird droppings and much more from trucks and heavy equipment.
Read More →CLIFTON PARK, NY - Delmar, part of Cengage Learning and a provider of learning solutions for ongoing career development and education, announced the availability of Diesel Engines and Drive Train, two new online courses in the Professional Truck Technician Training Series for professional technicians.
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