Tom QuimbyBusinessSynthetic diesel benefits, drawbacks still unclear, engine makers sayIn earlier tests, the synthetic fuel produced impressive emissions results that beat conventional diesel. Piquing even more interest is the fact that it can be used as a direct diesel substitute, requiring no engine modifications, according to the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association. Engine makers, however, say they’re still testing synthetic diesel’s viability.December 28, 2015Previous PagePage 40 of 40Top StoriesTrucksCould dyed diesel damage your engine or void your warranty?Aimed at easing pricing pressure at the pump, a new executive order permits highway vehicles to burn off-road red diesel without risking engine damage, federal tax penalties, or warranty coverage.EquipmentFuel tax relief proposals languish in Congress with prices breaking recordsIndustryTrump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systemsFreight demandSpot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volumeFeatured SponsorStop Costly Torque Guesswork Before It Hits Uptime
