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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
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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
Business
Colorado legislators OK incentives for alt fuel trucks
Colorado lawmakers have approved a measure establishing tax credits incentives for alternative fuel trucks.
May 6, 2014
Business
Freightliner adds LNG tank option for Cascadia 113
Freightliner Trucks announced Monday at the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, Calif. it now offers factory-installed liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel tanks for the Cascadia 113, joining the LNG and CNG offerings in the 114SD and the M2 112, which have been available as a factory-installed option since 2009. The factory-installed LNG tanks on the […]
May 5, 2014
Business
Love’s to expand CNG fueling options along I-40 in New Mexico, Arizona
Love’s Travel Stops announced it will add compressed natural gas fueling capabilities for heavy-duty trucks in Albuquerque, N.M., and Williams, Ariz. The locations will be the first public-access travel stops along the 960-mile stretch of I-40 between Amarillo, Texas, and Barstow, Calif., to offer CNG. Love’s and Kansas-based Seaboard Foods — the anchor customer for […]
May 1, 2014
Business
American Power Group announces follow-through order for 14 dual fuel glider kits
American Power Group Corporation announced that its subsidiary, American Power Group, Inc. (“APG”) has been notified by one of its WheelTime Dealers, Clarke Power Services, of a follow-on order for fourteen additional APG Dual Fuel Conversion systems from an existing early adopter customer who had evaluated an initial unit for approximately 90 days. The conversion order, […]
April 28, 2014
Business
Natural gas update: Ryder reaches milestone; Clean Energy presses on; doing the math
Though natural gas hasn’t generated much buzz at this spring’s round of truck shows, early adopters in the industry continue to move forward where the diesel alternative makes operational sense. Both Ryder System Inc. and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. have noted significant achievements this week, and ACT Research Co. offers a tool for doing the math on the potential cost savings afforded by running natural gas trucks.
April 2, 2014
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