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Peterbilt announces new natural gas powertrain option
Peterbilt Motors Company announced a new powertrain option for several of its natural gas vehicles – including the new on-highway Model 579 and vocational Model 567 – that provides customers with an automated transmission and 100 percent natural gas engine that can be powered by either CNG or LNG. The Eaton UltraShift PLUS and Cummins […]
June 4, 2014
Business
Freightliner Hybrid-Electric Trucks Approved for New York Truck-Voucher Incentive Program
Freightliner Trucks today announced that its Freightliner M2 106 diesel-electric hybrid truck has been approved for the New York Truck-Voucher Incentive Program (NYT-VIP). In partnership with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, New York State Department of Transportation, New York City Department of Transportation and CALSTART, NYT-VIP provides $19 million in incentives […]
June 4, 2014
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PA logistics company adds Volvo CNG trucks to fleet
Third-party logistics provider Kane Is Able, Inc. (KANE — www.kaneisable.com) announced today that it is expanding its transportation fleet with seven compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks. The commitment to fuel-efficient CNG-powered trucks is an important part of KANE’s sustainability initiative to reduce costs and minimize its carbon footprint. KANE’s new CNG-powered trucks are being manufactured […]
June 4, 2014
Business
American Power Group reports record dual fuel conversion orders
American Power Group Corporation announced their network of WheelTime dealers had a record order month for American Power Group’s (“APG”)  V5000 Dual Fuel Turbocharged Natural Gas Systems. The following order activity is highlighted by the applicable WheelTime Dealer Member company. Clarke Power Services received a follow-on order for twenty APG Dual Fuel Gliders from a food-grade […]
May 28, 2014
Business
Green diesel technologies only getting greener
If Daimler – and even some of its competitors – can squeeze roughly 5 percent fuel economy every two years, how far off are we from the point where the math on determining the feasibility of an alternative fuel isn’t worth doing?
May 27, 2014
Business
Hybrid technology finds heavy-duty home in reefers
hybrid reefers offer fleets a wide array of benefits that simply are not possible with conventional diesel-only trailer refrigeration units. Chief among those are fuel savings, quieter operation and reduced maintenance, says Carrier Transicold.
May 27, 2014
Business
Miss the ACT Expo? Catch up on all of last week’s news from the show
The 2014 ACTExpo in Long Beach, Calif.,  offered more than 190 speakers and an expansive exhibit hall showcasing the latest alternative fuel-related technologies from leading OEMs and industry suppliers. Below are links to CCJ and HardWorkingTrucks.com’s coverage of the annual conference:  Shippers, carriers push for natural gas adoption Shipper and carrier representatives from Owens […]
May 12, 2014
Business
Shippers, carriers push for natural gas adoption
During a panel discussion of carriers and shippers at the ACTExpo in Long Beach, Calif., shipper and carrier representatives from Owens Corning, American Honda Motor Co., Sheehy Mail Contractors and Seaboard Foods outlined their strategies for natural gas adoption. David Uncapher, transportation sourcing and operations leader for Owens Corning, says his company is making a […]
May 8, 2014
Business
Penske adding CNG tractors to rental fleet
Penske Truck Rental announced Thursday at the Alernative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, Calif. it has added 85 compressed natural gas (CNG) Freightliner Cascadia semi-tractors equipped with Cummins Westport 12-liter engines to its commercial rental fleet in select markets. “An increasing number of customers have expressed a desire to incorporate natural gas vehicles into their fleets […]
May 8, 2014
Business
OEM panel outlines challenges and opportunities for alternative fuel vehicle market
At a panel discussion on global OEM strategies for natural gas vehicles at the ACT Expo in Long Beach, Calif., representatives from OEMs including General Motors, Audi, Daimler Trucks North America, Volvo Trucks and Tata Motors said awareness is key to future growth and development in the natural gas vehicle market.
May 7, 2014
Business
Rush Enterprises and 3M announce natural gas agreement
3M and Rush Enterprises today announce an agreement to pursue the design, manufacture and installation of a portfolio of compressed natural gas (CNG) tanks and fuel systems for use in Class 6-8 vehicles in North America. The Agreement allows for 3M to supply tanks with proprietary technology, and for Rush Enterprises to provide enhanced fuel […]
May 7, 2014
Business
Kenworth to offer Eaton Powershift Plus AMT in natural gas T680
The new Kenworth T680 natural gas truck will be available with the Eaton UltraShift PLUS automated transmission as an option. The announcement came in conjunction with this week’s Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long, Beach, Calif. During ACT, Kenworth is exhibiting a T680 52-inch mid-roof sleeper specified with an integrated powertrain package featuring the […]
May 7, 2014
Business
Ryder, Quantum announce purchase agreement for CNG tank systems
Ryder System and Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide announced a long-term agreement for the purchase and supply of complete compressed natural gas fuel systems Ryder’s CNG truck lease customers. Ryder will purchase Quantum’s Q-Lite CNG tank systems and install them onto CNG-powered vehicles. By purchasing the systems direct, Ryder says it can pass savings onto […]
May 7, 2014
Business
Penske awarded grant for NatGas truck maintenance retrofits
Seven Penske facilities will share $525,000 in grant money through next year toward upgrades for natural gas truck maintenance.
May 7, 2014
Business
Nat gas adoption: Panel of truck makers says resale value, fueling stations key obstacles
During a fleet panel featuring all major North American truck OEMs, truck makers cited everything from questionable resale value to the availability of natural gas as obstacles for the fuel in the industry.
May 7, 2014
Business
Chart develops new, lighter LNG fuel system
Chart Industries, Inc., announced Tuesday the release of a new, more compact liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicle system.
May 6, 2014
Business
dHybrid Systems unveils lighter CNG fuel system
The dHybrid Systems Model 206, according to the company, features the best price and weight per DGE on the market. It tips the scales at a 2800 lbs. or less at empty, including mounting hardware.
May 6, 2014
Business
Clean Energy announces partnerships with Kroger, Cardenas
Clean Energy Fuels announced agreements with Kroger and Cardenas Markets, a Hispanic grocery chain, as the natural gas fuel provider continues to grow its portfolio of fleet customers.
May 6, 2014
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