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New EPA Report to Congress Highlights Benefits of Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program
The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) is a valuable program that continues to deliver meaningful emissions reductions and fuel savings across the country as outlined in the U.S. Environmental ...

Maintenance in the Messy Middle Part 4: Renewable Natural Gas
The keys to running renewable natural gas as a fleet fuel depend on specialized technician training, rigorous inspection schedules and an understanding of high-pressure fuel systems.

5 Alternative Fuel Types (And Why More Cars Don't Use Them)
Electric vehicles are certainly the most popular form of alternative fuel, but that doesn't mean they're the only option. These lesser-known fuels exist, too.

Maintenance in the ‘Messy Middle’ Part 2: Renewable Diesel Fuel
NACFE's latest Messy Middle Powertrain Service & Maintenance report says renewable diesel gives fleets an opportunity to reduce carbon emissions without changing trucks, fueling infrastructure ...

Batteries and fuel cells would overhaul emissions from semis and other heavy vehicles
Although electrified versions of vans, buses and semis cost more upfront on average than their diesel-powered counterparts, the overall calculus behind adopting greener vehicles is currently in flux.

How new truck purchases drive down diesel costs industrywide
I’ve been reading several articles about the top 10, 50 or 100 ways for fleets to improve their fuel efficiency. The articles tend to contain good ideas, supported, in my experience, by real-world use ...

Why Diesel Engines Last Longer Than Gas Engines
Let's make something clear from the outset. We aren't talking about diesel engines for marine applications or for 18-wheelers. Or wacko diesel engines for trains. We're talking about diesel engines ...