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Commercial vehicle powertrains that combine lower engine speed and faster rear-axle gear ratios - known as downspeeding - are proved to save fuel, especially in longhaul applications, and likely will be a key to helping equipment manufacturers meet new federally mandated fuel-efficiency standards, according to a report issued Oct. 28 by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.
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Weekly U.S. intermodal rail traffic declined for the first time since September, the Association of American Railroads reported.
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A swift voice vote by the Senate on Oct. 28 to send President Obama legislation that would extend funding authority for highway programs through Nov. 20 marked the 35th time Congress has passed such short-term fixes.
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UPS third-quarter sales missed analysts' estimates as a drag from foreign currency and lower fuel surcharges weighed on results.
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