Energy report weighs benefits of alternative fuels

Regulatory/Transport

Thursday, February 21, 2013

When exploring alternatives to gasoline and diesel, carriers have to consider the benefits of fuel economy versus the cost of onboard energy storage and fuel density, according to a new report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Fuels that require extra storage or are heavy can cut into freight capacity. Gas accounted for 99 percent of light-duty vehicle fuel use in 2012 because of the energy density and ease of onboard storage. Diesel fuels accounted ...

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