GRDF expressed an interest in evaluating HYGEN’s new liquid piston technology as it applies to CNG fueling of NGVs in a fleet application. In particular, the test was performed on the HYGEN+, a standalone system comprised of a dual liquid piston compressor, 200 BAR storage and dispensing system. Read more »
Agility Launches New and Improved ProRail™ CNG Fuel Systems
Agility Fuel Solutions (Agility), a leading global provider of clean fuel solutions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, has widened its range of fuel capacity options with the introduction of the new fifth generation ProRail™ CNG fuel systems. Read more »
Enagás Emprende buys into Sustainable Mobility Start-up Hygen
Alex Safronov and Robert Strods, Hygen founders.
Enagás Emprende, an Enagás subsidiary, has become one of the shareholders of Hygen, a start-up technology company facilitating the supply of compressed natural gas/biomethane (CNG/bio-CNG) to vehicles. HYGEN is focusing on the G-Mobility providing original decentralized gaseous refueling solutions that can refuel vehicles everywhere. Read more »
Canadian Project to Focus on Mitigation of Natural Gas Engine Emissions
Natural Gas Futures, a research initiative at the University of British Columbia’s Clean Energy Research Centre focusing on developing sustainable solutions for the responsible use of natural gas, has launched a new project focusing on emissions mitigation for in-use natural gas engines. research will be conducted in collaboration with FortisBC Inc., Seaspan Ferries Corporation, and Solaris Management Consultants Inc. Read more »
Volvo and Daimler Plan JV to Develop Sustainable Transportation
The common goal is for both companies to offer heavy-duty vehicles with fuel cells for demanding long-haul applications.
Sharing the Green Deal vision of sustainable transport and a carbon neutral Europe by 2050, two leading companies in the commercial vehicle industry, Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group, have signed a preliminary non-binding agreement to establish a new joint venture. The intention is to develop, produce and commercialize fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicle applications and other use cases. Read more »
Landi Renzo USA Adds Ford 7.3L Engine to CNG Certifications
Includes: Ford F-450/550, F-650/750, F-53/59, and E-450 Vehicles
Landi Renzo USA, the American subsidiary of Landi Renzo Group, the global leader in eco-fuel systems for the automotive industry, received EPA certification (CNG) for the Ford 7.3L engine covering Class 4-7 vehicles. Read more »
Agility Fuel Solutions Triple Range for CNG Buses in India
Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, India’s Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, launched India’s first long distance compressed natural gas (CNG) bus on December 24, 2019 under a strategic program led by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), the largest CNG distribution company in India. The launch ushers in CNG as the fuel of choice for long distance transportation in India. Read more »
Viking Glory’s LNG Technology Leads Among ‘Climate-Conscious’ Passenger Ships
Viking Line’s LNG-fuelled Viking Glory, planned for launching in 2021, will be one of the world’s most climate-conscious passenger ships when completed. It is estimated to use up to 10% less fuel than the smaller Viking Grace, once awarded the world’s most environmentally friendly. Read more »
Canadian Funds Support Development of Westport Conformable CNG Storage Technology
Westport™ CNG Conformable Storage technology
Canada’s Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF) is investing $500,000 towards the development and testing of Westport Fuel Systems’ high performance compressed natural gas (CNG) storage system. This is in partnership with the project co-funders and supporters including Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Ford Motor Company and Linamar Corporation. Read more »
Global Energy Ventures Signs LOI with CIMC Raffles to Build CNG Vessels
Global Energy Ventures Ltd (GEV), the leading developer of global integrated marine compressed natural gas (CNG) projects, says it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore, Ltd (CIMC Raffles) to build CNG-powered ‘CNG Optimum’ 200 ships. The LOI is based on a firm order for four (4) 200 MMscf Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) ships with the option for GEV to order up to an additional four (4) ships.
