Posts Tagged ‘Diesel’
Gas and Diesel to rise in 2010, 2011
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Via Heavy Duty Trucking:
In the February edition of its monthly Short-Term Energy Outlook released this week, the DOE’s Energy Information Administration slightly lowered its expectation for diesel prices in 2010 and slightly raised its projection for 2011.
The EIA said it expects diesel prices to average $2.95 per gallon in 2010 and $3.16 in 2011, off from last month’s projections of $2.98 and $3.14 a gallon, respectively. The agency attributes the diesel prices to the expected recovery in the consumption of diesel fuel in the U.S., and the growth of distillate fuel usage outside of the U.S.
The report says gasoline retail prices have followed crude oil prices over the last few months in terms of its fluctuations. Gas prices are projected to average $2.84 per gallon in 2010 and $2.97 per gallon in 2011, the EIA reports.
“Average regular-grade pump prices may top $3 per gallon at times during the upcoming spring and summer and will easily pass that benchmark in high-cost regions, such as the West Coast,” the report said. “Due to forecast growth in motor gasoline consumption, the difference between the average gasoline retail price and the average cost of crude oil increases slightly in both 2010 and 2011.”
Is your fleet ready for an increase in fuel prices? Now may be a good time to reevaluate your fuel efficiency practices!
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Tags: agency, Diesel, DOE, EIA, energy information administration, fleet, gallon, gas, prices, pump prices, report, trucking
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California Fines Transport Firm for Emissions
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
SACRAMENTO- The California Air Resources Board said it has fined Chemical Transfer Company $6,500 for diesel emissions violations.
An ARB investigation concluded that Chemical Transfer Co., based in Stockton, Calif., failed to properly inspect their diesel vehicles during 2008 and 2009.
“All trucking companies must properly inspect and maintain their diesel vehicles to ensure that California’s emissions goals are achieved,” said ARB Enforcement Chief James Ryden. “The emissions from diesel trucks are very detrimental to the public’s health.”
The law requires owners of California-registered truck fleets to regularly inspect their vehicles to ensure that their engine emissions meet state air quality standards.
Chemical Transfer paid $6,500 in penalties and must adhere to strict procedures to improve their emissions. Of that total, $4,875 went to the California Air Pollution Control Fund for projects and research to improve California’s air quality. The Peralta Community College District received $1,625 to fund emissions education classes conducted by participating California community colleges.
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Tags: air quality, California, California Air Resources Board, Chemical Transfer Company, Diesel, emissions
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Shopping for a Fleet Vehicle?
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
Look for these 3 ways to save on fuel costs
If you’ll soon be in the market for a new fleet vehicle, check out this posting from www.lubbockonline.com. They recently ran an AP story that highlights a few car-shopping strategies that could save your business some cash at the pump.
All about the GPMs
Miles Per Gallon aren’t the only way to measure fuel economy. Flip the formula and measure Gallons Per Mile. Here’s how: Pick the number of miles you drive over a period of time. Divide that number by a vehicle’s mpg to get the gallons of gas a vehicle burns over that distance.
The article quotes professor Richard Larrick of the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, “You get a much more precise idea of how much gas and money a new car will save you.” But if you’re no mathlete, let GPMCalculator.com do the number crunching for you.
Turbo-charge it
Fuel efficiency isn’t limited to high-end hybrids, electric cars and vehicles that run on French fry grease. Ford Motor Company will have an EcoBoost engine with turbochargers ready to roll in 90 percent of its models by 2013. “Ford says it improves fuel economy by up 20 percent and cuts carbon dioxide emissions by 15 percent without sacrificing power,” according to the article.
Do Diesel
Enlightening on several levels. Diesel fuel costs slightly more, but your long-run savings might be worth it, especially as summer fuel prices creep up. The report states that the average diesel driver goes further with 20 percent to 40 percent better mileage — and 50 percent more power. And buyers of some diesel vehicles are eligible for federal tax credits. Visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ to learn more.
Ok, so you’re not ready to buy. The good news is you don’t have to outfit your fleet with a fuel-efficient car today to cut fuel costs tomorrow. Instead, try a fuel card that is custom-fit to your business.
Did you know the right fleet card lets you fill-up at the best prices, track use online in real-time and prevent unwanted purchases altogether? See how quickly your savings add up. Savings you can use for a down payment on that new fleet vehicle.
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Tags: car shopping strategies, Diesel, fleet cards, fleet vehicle, Fleetmatch, Ford Motor Company, Gallons Per Mile, Miles Per Gallon, savings
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