- In 1931, Texaco developed a new gasoline for emergency vehicles called, Fire Chief. Not just for fire engines, but family cars too. In 1941, Texaco helped create a fuel refining process for the National Defense. But for tomorrow, Texaco is working on a way of turning America's plentiful coal into clean burning gas. These are some of the ways Texaco is making good use of America's energy resources. (dramatic music)