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Roadbuilding

Majority of U.S. regions experience climbing diesel fuel costs

On-highway diesel fuel prices increased in the majority of U.S. regions this week, according to our sister site, Aggregates Manager. The increase follows last week’s 50-50 split of increases and decreases in regions throughout the nation. The greatest increase this week occurred in the West Coast region, which experienced a $0.009-per-gallon climb over last week’s […]

June 25, 2013

Safety

New bulletin offers explosion warning on ultra low sulfur diesel use

A new best practices bulletin, “ULSD…Not Your Same Old Diesel Fuel Anymore,” from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, warns of the static electricity ignition hazards of ULSD. ULSD, because of the removal of sulfur and other compounds, has an increased ability to store static charge while the fuel is flowing through delivery systems. As a […]

June 14, 2013

Home

Fuel economy tops list of reasons why a third of Americans are considering diesel vehicles

Seeing the surging interest in diesel-powered vehicles here in the U.S. as of late, the National Association for Convenience and Fuel Retailing decided to do a survey to find out the reasons why. Citing the findings of the survey, Consumer Reports writes that 31 percent of the respondents said they are likely to consider a […]

June 13, 2013

Roadbuilding

National diesel prices continue to decrease

On-highway diesel fuel prices decreased in all regions of the United States this week, our sister site, Aggregates Manager reported. West Coast less California experienced the sharpest decline, with diesel costs dropping $0.029 per gallon since last week and $0.032 per gallon compared to a year ago. National diesel costs continued to decline this week. […]

June 11, 2013

Pickups

Hot Shot's Solves Injector Problems

Fix Power Stroke Diesel Truck Injectors   To increase the efficiency in modern diesel engines, manufacturers increased the pressure at the injector tip. The increase provides for a more efficient burn, with added power. Older injectors would put out 1,200 psi at the injector tip, but the new diesel engines put out 26,200 psi at […]

June 4, 2013

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

Roadbuilding

Diesel prices decrease in most U.S. regions

Following two weeks of increased costs, on-highway diesel fuel prices decreased in most regions of the United States this week, our sister site, Aggregates Manager reported. Only two regions experienced increases. Diesel costs in the Central Atlantic region inched $0.003 per gallon, while diesel prices in the Rocky Mountain region jumped $0.015 per gallon. California […]

May 29, 2013

Equipment

Volkswagen to refit late-model diesel vehicles because Americans keep filling them with gas

Diesel is certainly rising in popularity here in the States, but a recent report from Automotive News really shows just how oblivious to the fuel the majority of Americans are—even when they buy a car that requires it. Volkswagen sent a notice to its dealerships last week that it will begin refitting 209,500 diesel vehicles […]

May 23, 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

Roadbuilding

U.S. diesel prices increase for second consecutive week

On-highway diesel fuel prices have continued to increase in most regions of the United States this week, our sister site, Aggregates Manager, reported. This is the second consecutive week of nearly nationwide increases. The New England region, the only region with declining prices, experienced a decrease of $0.004 per gallon. The largest increase occurred in […]

May 21, 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

Roadbuilding

Diesel prices increase in most U.S. regions

Diesel fuel prices increased in most regions of the United States this week, our sister site, Aggregates Manager, reported. Central Atlantic, the only region with declining prices, experienced a decrease of only $0.001 per gallon. The largest increase occurred in the West Coast less California region, which jumped $0.053 per gallon since last week. Despite […]

May 14, 2013