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Oils & lubricants

Next-generation engine oil a vital part of heavy-duty pickup fuel economy efforts

If recent announcements from truck manufacturers are any indication, the next generation of heavy-duty truck models and engines will be an evolutionary step forward in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency. The effort will target a number of truck and engine design elements, from aerodynamics to advanced engine technologies. Some OEMs have suggested […]

June 3, 2013

Construction Equipment

TODAY: Join us for a live Twitter chat discussing diesel’s rapidly growing popularity and the Ram 1500

In the past few years, consumers have dealt with rising fuel costs and a recession by seeking out more fuel-efficient vehicles. Automakers have obliged them by revamping their lineups with better fuel economy, hybrids and, increasingly, fully-electric vehicles. But what many likely didn’t see coming was a renewed interest in diesel. For decades now, it’s […]

May 22, 2013

Business

10 weeks of declines snapped, but diesel prices expected to continue to fall

A 10-week streak of decreases in the price of on-highway diesel fuel was snapped this week as the national average rose 2 cents to $3.86 per gallon. However, the Department of Energy, which compiles the price data, has forecast that diesel prices will continue to fall. According to this week’s price data, diesel prices are […]

May 14, 2013

Equipment

Is 2013 the “Year of the Diesel”?

In its latest issue, Popular Mechanics makes a fairly bold prediction: 2013 will go down as the “Year of the Diesel.” There’s great precedent behind this stance, however. Diesel has definitely generated quite a bit of buzz this year. Chrysler announced it would offer the first modern half-ton pickup with a diesel in the Ram […]

March 28, 2013

Equipment

ExxonMobil: Diesel will surpass gasoline as top transportation fuel by 2020

As more and more consumers become aware of the greater gas efficiency of diesel, interest in and demand for the fuel has surged as of late. In fact, ExxonMobil expects diesel to jump gasoline as the number one choice for transportation fuel by 2020. The company predicts light duty vehicles will continue to see much […]

March 12, 2013

Gear

Ram 1500 will be first modern half-ton pickup with diesel

Finally, a carmaker steps up to the plate and hits the home run we’ve all been waiting for. Chrysler announced this morning that its ½-ton Ram 1500 pickup trucks will offer a diesel engine option in the third quarter of this year. Previously no auto manufacturer had put a diesel in anything smaller than a […]

February 14, 2013

Gear

Prestone introduces new heavy-duty line of antifreeze/coolants

Prestone Products launched a new line of heavy-duty antifreeze/coolant products, Prestone Command, at Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Week, held January 21-24 in Las Vegas. The line, which the company says uses advanced technology, is available in two formulations – Extended Life and Extended Service. Extended Life provides 600,000-mile/12,000-hour CAT EC-1 protection for any diesel-powered heavy duty engine. […]

January 22, 2013

Roadbuilding

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May 7, 2012

Roadbuilding

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May 7, 2012

Roadbuilding

EPA makes $20M available for updating old diesel engines

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday, April 23, announced the availability of up to $20 million grant funding for the 2012 fiscal year to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing pollution from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines and improving air quality. In addition to these grants, about $9 million will be available through direct state allocations. EPA esti,The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday, April 23, announced the availability of up to $20 million grant funding for the 2012 fiscal year to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing pollution from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines and improving air quality. In addition to these grants, about $9 million will be available through direct state allocations. EPA esti,The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday, April 23, announced the availability of up to $20 million grant funding for the 2012 fiscal year to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing pollution from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines and improving air quality. In addition to these grants, about $9 million will be available through direct state allocations. EPA esti,The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday, April 23, announced the availability of up to $20 million grant funding for the 2012 fiscal year to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing pollution from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines and improving air quality. In addition to these grants, about $9 million will be available through direct state allocations. EPA esti,The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday, April 23, announced the availability of up to $20 million grant funding for the 2012 fiscal year to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing pollution from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines and improving air quality. In addition to these grants, about $9 million will be available through direct state allocations. EPA esti,The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday, April 23, announced the availability of up to $20 million grant funding for the 2012 fiscal year to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing pollution from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines and improving air quality. In addition to these grants, about $9 million will be available through direct state allocations. EPA esti,The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday, April 23, announced the availability of up to $20 million grant funding for the 2012 fiscal year to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing pollution from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines and improving air quality. In addition to these grants, about $9 million will be available through direct state allocations. EPA esti,The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday, April 23, announced the availability of up to $20 million grant funding for the 2012 fiscal year to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing pollution from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines and improving air quality. In addition to these grants, about $9 million will be available through direct state allocations. EPA esti

April 25, 2012

Roadbuilding

Parsons hires Sam Elters as road, highway leader

Parsons has hired Sam Elters as regional transportation director in Arizona and Nevada. In this position, he will be responsible for all road and highway projects in this region, and he will serve as the lead for major pursuits, including public-private partnerships, design-build projects, and design and construction management projects. Prior to joining Parsons, Elters […]

April 13, 2012

Roadbuilding

Parsons hires Sam Elters as road, highway leader

Parsons has hired Sam Elters as regional transportation director in Arizona and Nevada. In this position, he will be responsible for all road and highway projects in this region, and he will serve as the lead for major pursuits, including public-private partnerships, design-build projects, and design and construction management projects. Prior to joining Parsons, Elters […]

April 13, 2012