Monthly Archives: November 2009

Major Refuse Operators in Four States Open CNG Fuel Stations Built by Clean Energy

November 30, 2009 – 8:43 pm | USA, Seal Beach CA
Clean Energy CNG Refueling Facility

Clean Energy CNG Refueling Facility

CNG stations support roll-out of new fleets of eco-friendly refuse trucks; marks Clean Energy’s entry into Florida, New Jersey, and Idaho markets.

Leading refuse operators in Florida, New Jersey, Idaho and California have opened new compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel stations to support deployment of their growing fleets of CNG refuse collection trucks. The new CNG stations were designed and built by Clean Energy Fuels Corp. for Choice Environmental Services, Fort Lauderdale, FL; Central Jersey Waste, Hamilton Township, NJ; Allied Waste Services, Boise, ID; and South County Sanitary Company, San Luis Obispo, CA.
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ENDESA Builds Two New Refuelling Facilities for Majorca

November 30, 2009 – 1:45 am | Spain

Empresa Nacional de Electricidad S.A., known as ENDESA, has been awarded a contract to supply compressed natural gas (CNG) and associated fuelling stations to the Municipal Transport Company of Palma de Majorca for 12 new CNG buses. The Municipal Transport Company will use this system for all new vehicles that are added to its current fleet. ENDESA, which has already started construction of two refuelling facilities in Majorca, says it will continue to strive to be a leader in the use of alternative fuels, working on sustainable transport and environmental protection.

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CNG Garbage Trucks Replace Diesels in Ogden, Utah

November 28, 2009 – 9:53 pm | Source: Standard.net | USA, Ogden UT

CNGlogo.svgUtah’s city of Ogden has replaced ten diesel-fueled garbage trucks with new compressed natural gas trucks, all bearing the distinctive CNG symbol and all part of the city’s endeavour to save fuel costs and protect the environment. Richard Brookins, the city’s fleet and facilities manager, reckons the additional vehicles places Ogden at the forefront of Utah municipalities for commissioned natural gas vehicles. Standard.net reports the city expects annual savings in the vicinity of USD 89,000 annually.
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Tripartite Letter to US Congress Seeks Tax Credits Extension for NGVs

November 27, 2009 – 11:42 pm | Source: APGA | USA

Tax credits set to expire end-of-year; new incentives sought

The American Public Gas Association (APGA) has joined the American Gas Association (AGA) and Natural Gas Vehicle Association (NGVAmerica) on a letter in support of Congress extending expiring tax credits for natural gas vehicles. The letter was sent to the chairs and ranking members of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee. The tax credits expire at the end of the year unless extended by Congress.
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Epic CNG Journey Reaches Mid-Point

November 26, 2009 – 2:16 pm
Rainer Zietlow (right of photo) and team happy to have completed first leg without incident.

Rainer Zietlow (right of photo) and team happy to have completed first leg without incident.

CNG adventurer Rainer Zietlow has completed the first leg of a two-part world expedition driving a VW Caddy Maxi EcoFuel that will utilise as far as practicable a network of CNG fueling stations to reach journey’s end in Alaska. Setting off from Portugal in October Zietlow and his intrepid team travelled the ‘Eurasia Highway’ to Vladivostok before embarking on a ferry to Japan to end this section. Zietlow detoured briefly to Donghae, Korea in time for ANGVA 2009, where he hand-delivered a certificate from NGVA Europe to ANGVA Executive Director Mr Lee Giok Seng.
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Atlantic County Utilities Authority Gains Public Access CNG Fuel Station

November 26, 2009 – 2:13 pm | USA,

The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA), a southern New Jersey-based services authority providing waste management and recycling services in Atlantic County, has awarded a contract to California-based Clean Energy Fuels Corp. to design, build, and maintain a new public access compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel station. The facility will operate 24/7 to support ACUA’s growing fleet of CNG refuse trucks, as well as municipal and private CNG fleet vehicles in the area.


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AEC Commences Conversion of Isuzu Trucks to LNG in Western Australia

November 26, 2009 – 1:52 pm | Australia, Perth

Perth-based Advanced Engine Components Ltd (AEC) has received its first commercial order to convert Isuzu 295hp diesel powered trucks to liquefied natural gas (LNG). The order, for immediate conversion of three engines to LNG, is the first draw down of an initial ten LNG powered trucks required by Sands Fridge Lines Pty Ltd (Sands), also based in Perth, Western Australia. The Isuzu 295hp LNG trucks will form part of Sands urban and country delivery fleet.
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Mercedes Benz Econic NGT Leads Market in Scandinavian Biogas Sector

November 25, 2009 – 9:09 am | Sweden, Stockholm

Mercedes Benz Econic refuels from a biogas dispenser

Mercedes Benz Econic refuels from a biogas dispenser

Sita (Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux), a private-sector waste disposal company, has ordered 27 Econic natural gas vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth near Karlsruhe. As a result, Sita now has a fleet of 98 Mercedes-Benz Econic trucks in Sweden, 81 of which are fuelled by natural gas. Sita has been using Mercedes-Benz Econic NGT (Natural Gas Technology) trucks for garbage disposal applications for more than six years now. More than 70 of the natural gas Econics are being operated for the first time exclusively with biomethane (purified biogas) produced in-house from renewable sources.


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Optare Reaches Exclusive Dual-Fuel Agreement with Hardstaff Group

November 25, 2009 – 1:58 am | United Kingdom, Leeds
The Optare Solo can now operate on biomethane after conversion

The Optare Solo can now operate on diesel-biomethane mixture after conversion.

Optare plc, a bus designer and manufacturer based in the United Kingdom,  has reached an agreement with the Hardstaff Group giving it exclusive rights to the Hardstaff OIGI (Oil Ignition Gas Injection) dual-fuel conversion system for use in both new and existing passenger service vehicles.  The arrangement forms a key element of the Optare Eco Drive concept designed to offer operators wider choice in eco-friendly fuel options. The Hardstaff dual-fuel system enables engines to run on a mixture of diesel and natural gas or biomethane with benefits in terms of reduced fuel cost and considerably lower emission and noise levels.
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Lincoln Composites Completes Testing of Bulk Haulage CNG Vessel

November 24, 2009 – 8:37 am | USA, Lincoln NB

Lincoln Titan bulk gas transport module

Lincoln Titan bulk gas transport module

Testing Completed on Titan Tank and Four-Tank Transportation Module

Lincoln Composites, a US subsidiary of Norwegian based Hexagon Composites ASA says its water volume, all-composite TITAN tank and ISO frame has obtained final approval from American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). Some of the highlights of the testing performance of the TITAN™ tank include:

•  An average hydrostatic burst pressure of 717 bar (10399 psi)
•  Completed 45 000 pressure cycles from 20 bar to 375 bar (290 psi  to 5440 psi)
•  Completed 5 000 cycles from atmospheric pressure to 250 bar (3626 psi) at temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees Celsius (140 and 158 degrees F) as well as 5 000 cycles between -50 and -60 degree Celsius (-58 and -76 degrees F)


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Seminar Calls for More CNG Vehicles to Reduce Bangladesh Air Pollution

November 22, 2009 – 11:59 pm | Source: bdnews24.com | Bangladesh, Dhaka

Speakers at a seminar entitled ‘Environmental Pollution: A Dhaka Perspective’, referring to a recent Country Environment Analysis by World Bank, stressed the need to introduce CNG-run vehicles across the country, not just in the capital Dhaka. At the seminar hosted by the French-Bangladesh Association of Scholars and Trainees, environmental scientists said air pollution in Bangladesh is linked to more than 10 percent of unnatural deaths in Bangladesh, reported bdnews24.
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India’s Hindustan Motors Offers CNG-Powered Mini Truck

November 21, 2009 – 11:50 pm | India, Chennai
Hindustan Motors new light commercial vehicle - the Winner 1.8

Hindustan Motors new light commercial vehicle - the Winner 1.8 BS IV

First CNG BS IV (Euro IV) Light Commercial Vehicle in India

Hindustan Motors Limited (HML) has entered the Light Commercial vehicle market for natural gas vehicles, with the HM Shifeng Winner 1.8 CNG BS IV, a sub 3 Ton Mini Truck with 1 ton payload capacity.
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Adoption of NGV Technology Recognised by NAFA Fleet Management Assn

November 20, 2009 – 11:14 pm | USA, Princeton NJ

NAFA Fleet Management Association has added to the City of Culver City’s  trophy cabinet, recognizing the outstanding work of staff member, Paul Condran, for his environmental commitment toward greener fleets through the use of natural gas vehicles (NGVs). The city’s fleet has recently received national attention and acclaim for its work as an early adopter of NGV technology.
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IMW Industries Named 2009 BC’s Exporter of the Year

November 20, 2009 – 9:57 am | Canada, Vancouver BC
IMW President Brad Miller

IMW President Brad Miller

British Columbia-based IMW Industries was recently named BC Export Award’s 2009 Exporter of the Year, rising to the fore despite challenging global economic conditions. IMW’s clean technology expertise and ongoing success in the global CNG marketplace has earned it top recognition among its peers. It’s success comes mainly from the supply of CNG systems to fuelling station operators and commercial fleets across more than 25 countries worldwide. In April this year, they signed an agreement with China Gas to build 120 large-scale CNG stations, using their specialized non-lubricated compressor systems.
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Fiat Plans Natural Gas Variant for New Model Fiat Doblò

November 19, 2009 – 6:13 am | Italy
New Fiat Doblo

New Fiat Doblò

Fiat announces details of the new Fiat Doblò

In keeping with their methane vehicle strategy, Fiat has announced the inclusion of a bi-fuel gasoline/natural gas model in the lineup of the 2010 Fiat Doblò. The range offers Start&Stop functionality as standard, which cuts off the engine temporarily when the car is stopped to guarantee reduced fuel consumption and emissions.
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