California
Scientists at Atlantic Richfield Co. have developed a new experimental diesel fuel that the Los Angeles oil company said could make “dramatic reductions” in air pollutants from buses, trucks and cars.
March 24, 1999
Autos
Detroit hopes to improve, expand use of the engine to meet fuel economy standards, despite environmental concerns.
May 17, 1998
Carmakers see promise in a new breed of these fuel-efficient vehicles but will face several obstacles, some particular to California.
Feb. 16, 2003
Business
Fuel price, choices and old myths limit rise in diesel car sales
April 16, 2013
Probe: Federal officials say ‘Operation Gas Gangster’ has netted more than $6 million in property and $3 million in restitution from those who aim to evade taxes.
July 5, 1998
Opinion
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard encourages use of renewable diesel from biomass. But it could encourage deforestation for energy crops such as soybeans and canola.
March 14, 2024
Energy: Company says lower-sulfur formulation will help cut sooty emissions from municipal buses and trucks.
Dec. 15, 1999
Record diesel prices are slamming consumers in hidden ways. That’s because diesel drives the economy, fueling trucking, agriculture and other major industries.
May 26, 2022
Archives
Environment: A forced conversion to alternative fuels is not the answer to eliminating pollution.
March 17, 2000
Commerce: The workhorse engines, and their pollution, are ubiquitous. New but costly technology holds promise.
May 31, 1999