Countrymark Chooses CFN Fuel Network

More Online Options for Fuel Management

Integrated Decision Support Corp. (IDSC) in Richardson launched its online fuel optimization program, FuelAdvice.com, early in June 2002. The service allows fleets to create a truck stop network built to optimize price and to compare competing offers from other truck stops.

Missouri Voters Reject Fuel Tax Increase

Early returns in Missouri indicate that voters have rejected a proposal that would have raised the state's motor fuel taxes by 4 cents, the Springfield News-Leader reported Aug. 8.

Alaskan Truckers Looking at Cleaner Diesel Fuel

Truckers in Alaska will be required to use ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel by 2010, according to Michele Brown, Department of Environmental Conservation commissioner.

New Vehicle Fuel Economy Hits Record High for MY-2016

The fuel economy of new cars and trucks in the U.S. for model-year 2016 was 24.7 miles per gallon, 0.1 mpg higher than MY-2015, which is a record high.

Feds Develop Alt-Fuel Analytical Tool

Several federal environmental agencies have developed an online calculator for fleet managers that helps estimate gasoline usage, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollutant emissions, and the cost of ownership of vehicles.

Coke’s Hybrids Help Mitigate Fuel Costs

ATLANTA -- By increasing the number of hybrids in their fleets, Coke and its bottlers are saving hundreds of dollars in fuel costs per vehicle.

Obama Administration Finalizes 54.5 MPG 2025 Fuel Economy Standards

WASHINGTON – The Obama Administration announced it has finalized the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards up through model-year 2025. The Administration originally announced the proposed standards in July 2011.

Chrysler Group Outlines Fuel-Efficiency Initiatives

CHELSEA, Mich. --- Frank Klegon, Chrysler Group's executive vice president of product development, recently announced a host of new initiatives targeted at improving the fuel efficiency of future Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles.