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A recent article from Transport Topics shares how UPS has made great progress in carbon emission reduction (-1.5% from 2012 as shipping volume rose 3.9%!)The company uses technology like LNG tractors and software route optimization to achieve these results. They currently set a goal of 20% by...

I came across this article from ForConstructionPros.com on maintaining engine lubricating oil. According to the article, up to 50 % of engine oil lubricated failures are caused by improper cooling system maintenance or are related to cooling system problems. That’s a lot of failures! What are...

I saw this recent article on Overdrive which says that on average, idling can cost $3,500 or more in fuel per year. Apparently, many governments have imposed no-idling laws (with $25,000 fines!) which often cause drivers to forget to even cool their engine down. Are these estimates realistic...

I just came across this interesting sidebar in the July 2014 issue of Commercial Carrier Journal where a Yokohama Tire exec breaks down fuel efficiency. For every dollar spent on fuel: - 60 percent is wasted by engine inefficiency - 21 percent is wasted by aerodynamic drag o 50 percent is...