Business Region Göteborg, together with industry and transport authorities, has received SEK 23.95 million (almost USD 3.3 million) in Energy Agency funds for demonstration projects for long-distance biomethane trucks and bus. The project aims to produce a strong market-rate alternative to diesel-powered heavy vehicles. AB Volvo and Volvo Buses are the OEM project participants.
Biomethane Truck and Bus Technology Projects Initiated in Business Region Göteborg
September 9, 2010 – 8:47 am
Sweden, Göteborg
Ragasco Emerges Strong from Rebuilding Program
September 8, 2010 – 1:21 pm
Norway, Raufoss
Cylinders roll off production line at rate of 6,000 units per day
New major contract with Daimler AG
Hexagon Composites ASA’s wholly owned subsidiary, Ragasco AS, has successfully completed rebuilding of its fully automated manufacturing plant, with production of gas containers increasing from 4,500 to 6,000 units a day. The factory plant was halted in mid-December for a major rebuilding and was completed in late January. Read More »
JV Sets Up LNG Distribution Across US Southeast for HD Transportation
September 8, 2010 – 1:20 pm
USA, Atlanta and Houston
AGL Resources Inc. (AGL), an Atlanta-based energy services company, and natural gas provider El Paso Corporation (EPC) have recently signed a joint-venture agreement to distribute liquefied natural gas (LNG) across the southeastern United States to the heavy-duty transportation market, which includes heavy-duty trucks, buses, and waste haulers, and to peak-shaving facilities. The new 50/50 joint-venture, Southeast LNG Distribution Company (http://www.southeastlng.com/), plans to own and operate a fleet of LNG-fueled tankers and distribution facilities to support the use of LNG as a fuel source for this emerging market segment. Read More »
Fuel Systems Solutions to Acquire Alt-Fuel Developer EvoTek
September 8, 2010 – 12:34 am
USA, New York
Adds OEM Systems Engineering Platform and CARB Certified Dedicated Systems Product Line
Completes Acquisition of Productive Concepts International (PCI) Alternative Fuel Vehicle Business
Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. (FSYS), which designs, makes and supplies alternative fuel components and systems for transportation and industry, has agreed to purchase EvoTek LLC, an alternative fuel automotive systems developer in North America that offers dedicated CNG and LPG conversion systems across multiple U.S. fleet vehicle platforms, in a transaction valued at USD 7.0 million. Read More »
GasHighWay First Year Highlights Published
September 6, 2010 – 3:02 pm
Europe
GasHighWay signage adorns both sides of this biomethane-powered delivery van in Central Finland.
Europe’s GasHighWay project was established mid-2009, aimed at promoting the uptake of gaseous vehicle fuels (biomethane and CNG) and especially the realisation of a comprehensive network of filling stations for these fuels spanning Europe. Now, one year later, project partners have celebrated by publishing first year highlights in the GasHighWay Magazine, available here.
AEC MD Tony Middleton Recognised
September 6, 2010 – 3:00 pm
Australia, Perth
Amongst the winners of the 2010 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Western region awards, announced in Perth 1st September, is Tony Middleton of Advanced Engine Components Limited (AEC), a supplier of components and systems for natural gas engines and conversions. As winner of the Cleantech category, Middleton is now eligible to go on to compete in the national program for the title of 2010 Australian Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year. Read More »
FAW LNG Buses Run on Dalian Roads
September 3, 2010 – 2:32 am
China, Dalian
FAW Dalian Bus Factory designs new LNG models
LNG wharf in Dalian completed; PetroChina to diversify into LNG
New LNG bus models, the CA6112URN31 and CA6890URN31 developed by FAW Dalian Bus Factory, have been supplied to the city of Dalian in China’s northeast. The first batch of 71 LNG buses has been delivered to Dalian Suntong and Zhongshan Company, two city public transport companies. Another 110 LNG buses will be handed over later this year. Read More »
Huanghai Bus Wins Order of 200 CNG Buses for Xi’an City
September 2, 2010 – 10:58 pm
China, Xi'an
Huanghai DD6129S02F CNG City Bus
Recently, Huanghai Bus won the bidding to supply 200 12-meter CNG city buses to Xi’an Public Transport Company, which is the biggest order for Huanghai Bus in the western region. The Huanghai DD6129S02F is a CNG city bus with front engine and rated for 100 passengers. With the rich natural gas resources available in the western region, CNG buses have become the mainstream city bus type for Xi’an, contributing to a cleaner city.
China Natural Gas Completes First LNG Fueling Station in Shaanxi Province
September 2, 2010 – 6:20 pm
China, Xi'an
China Natural Gas, Inc. (CHNG), a provider of compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicular fuel and pipeline natural gas for industrial, commercial, and residential use in Xi’an, China, has completed construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling station in Shaanxi Province. The station will officially begin operations on September 9, 2010 and marks the Company’s first development of an LNG fueling station in China.
Pune CNG Rickshaws Multiply
September 2, 2010 – 9:52 am
Source: Times of India India, Pune
The Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Pune has reported a recent rapid increase in the number of compressed natural gas (CNG) auto rickshaw, with the number of rickshaws running on CNG reaching over 6,000 in August from 3,500 in March this year, reports Times of India (TOI). Read More »
GM Prices its CNG Van Options in US
September 2, 2010 – 9:50 am
USA, Detroit MI
Chevrolet Express G2500 Cargo Van - CNG option priced at USD 41,890
General Motors Co. has announced CNG option pricing for Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans. The fully integrated and dedicated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) option, available this fall for Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, will be priced at USD 15,910 MSRP. Read More »
CNG Bus Operators Urge Philippines DOE to Revive NG Transportation Program
September 1, 2010 – 12:45 am
Source: balita-dot-ph Philippines, Manila
Operators of compressed natural gas buses in Luzon, the largest island of the Philippines, have urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to reinvigorate the the Natural Gas Vehicle Program for Public Transport (NGVPPT), according to a balita-dot-ph report. The bus operators said they have drafted proposals on how the various issues could be addressed and how the program could be implemented. Read More »
OES Stimulates CNG Refuelling Interest in Melbourne With Free Fuel for a Year
August 31, 2010 – 8:27 pm
Australia, Melbourne
Kevin Black of OES celebrates the opening with MP Dreyfus.
Home refuelling unit due for tests soon
OES CNG Pty Ltd’s public CNG refuelling station in Melbourne, Australia is attracting the right kind of attention as the country reinvigorates the natural gas fuelling debate. Although launched in April this year, the facility has now been officially opened by the Hon. Jenny Lindell, the Speaker in the Legislative Assembly of the Victorian Parliament at a ceremony attended by Mark Dreyfus MP, OES owner Kevin Black and other dignitaries. Read More »
Finland Orders Greenlane ‘Kanuka’ Biogas Upgrading Plant
August 31, 2010 – 7:51 pm
Sweden and Finland
Greenlane Biogas AB, a Sweden-based supplier of biogas upgrading technology and part of the Flotech Group, has announced that it has secured an order from Sarlin Oy for what will be the first commercial-scale biogas upgrading plant in Finland. The Greenlane plant will be installed in Mäkikylä, Finland and will process raw biogas generated from a waste water treatment plant to provide high quality biomethane, suitable for injection to the natural gas grid and/or vehicle refuelling. Read More »
Mercedes-Benz Celebrates Milestone With Citaro G CNG
August 31, 2010 – 9:59 am
Germany, Stuttgart/Mannheim
MB CNG Citaro displays celebratory signage
After just twelve years of production, the 30,000th Mercedes-Benz Citaro has now been delivered. The Citaro G CNG sporting silver metallic paintwork offset with traffic orange is fitted with an environmentally friendly natural gas engine. The M 447 (h)LAG engine rated at 240 kW (326 PS) complies with the EEV (Enhanced Environmentally friendly Vehicle) emissions standard without a particulate filter. Customers have been able to order the alternative CNG drive from the modular system for their Citaro ever since 1998. Read More »
