Fuel Prices Nearing Post-Katrina Highs

DETROIT - Gasoline prices are approaching post-Katrina rates. The average price of regular unleaded gasoline was $2.74 a gallon this past Friday.

EPA and DOT Unveil New Fuel Economy Labels

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency unveiled new fuel economy labels, the first overhaul of the labels since the program began 30 years ago.

Ioniq Hybrids Surpass Prius Fuel Economy

Two Hyundai Ioniq hybrid models have achieved fuel economy ratings from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that surpass their Toyota Prius counterparts in highway driving as the most fuel efficient in their category.

Fuel Tax Hike Unlikely, Says Congressman Shuster

Rep. Bill Shuster, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said that one of his 2015 priorities will be a highway bill – but he does not expect it to be funded by a fuel tax increase, the AP reported.

Agility Details New ProRail CNG Fuel System

Agility gave an overview of its fifth generation ProRail CNG fuel system on the first day of the ACT Virtual conference, which has capacity options ranging from 30-60 diesel gallons equivalent (DGE) and the ability to be installed on one or both sides of the vehicle.

EPA Releases Tesla Model X Fuel Economy

On the eve of the unveiling of Tesla's 2016 Model X, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the luxury SUV's fuel economy ratings for the two available models.

Fuel Economy Worst Since 1980

2019 Transit Connect Wagon Boosts Fuel Efficiency

Ford's 2019 Transit Connect wagon improves combined fuel economy by more than 13% with gasoline over the outgoing model, and achieves 30 miles per gallon on the highway when equipped with a new diesel engine, Ford has announced.

Con-way Freight Boosts Fuel Efficiency

ANN ARBOR, Mich. --- Con-way Freight, one of the nation's leading less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation companies, announced it has turned back the speed governors on its 8,400-tractor fleet in a move to improve fuel conservation and reduce carbon emissions.