A Clean Fight
While diesel may be today’s fuel of choice, it faces growing competition from several alternative options
In commercial trucking, diesel is the undisputed heavyweight champion of fuels. Diesel packs an impressive amount of energy, supporting engines with the powerful punch of low-end torque – ideal when traveling long distances and hauling heavy loads. But despite engine upgrades and aftertreatment devices that reduce smog-producing NOx and lung-clogging particulate matter, diesel-powered trucks still leave a sizable carbon footprint.
A growing number of fleets – facing greenhouse gas accountability, soaring diesel costs and a call to cut ties with foreign oil – are exploring their alternatives.
