As momentum continues to build in the long-haul trucking segment in the USA, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has released Vol. IV of ROAD TO NATURAL GAS, an update of its growing portfolio of customers making the switch to natural gas as a transportation fuel or expanding their current fleets. This edition includes new agreements recently signed including Clean Energy’s first railroad fuel deal with GE Transportation to provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) for its new initiative to test LNG locomotives. Read more »
Maruti Suzuki Launches Sixth CNG Model – ‘Ertiga Green’
Indian car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Limited (Maruti) has launched the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) variant of it’s award winning 7-seater utility vehicle, the Ertiga. Badged as the ‘Ertiga Green’, the MPV will be available in LXi and VXi variants. Maruti says Ertiga is the only factory fitted CNG vehicle in its segment with the CNG system fitted on the conventional assembly line. Read more »
MNGL to Increase CNG Refueling Infrastructure in Pune
An MNGL fueling facility in Pune
Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited (MNGL), a joint venture company of GAIL (India) Ltd. and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd, is reported by Times of India as planning to set up an additional 15 to 20 Compressed natural gas (CNG) outlets across the cities of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad in the State of Maharashtra in India’s west. Read more »
CenterPoint Energy Natural Gas Vehilce Initiatives Grown NGV Fleet
Texas-based energy provider CenterPoint Energy will add 35 natural gas vehicles to its fleet across Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas in 2013. Additionally, the company expects to provide natural gas service to at least 17 new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations built in the company’s service territory. Read more »
xperion Selected as Supplier Tier 1 Cylinder for Audi A3 g-tron
Audi’s bi-fuel A3 g-tron at NGVA Europe 2013
xperion Energy & Environment has been selected as a Tier 1 Supplier of X-STORE lightweight high pressure CNG cylinders for the new Audi A3 g-tron, on display at NGVA Europe’s NGV 2013 event this week in Gothenburg, Sweden. The innovative hybrid composite design saves 70% of weight compared to traditional steel cylinders while at the same time increasing safety and performance. Read more »
Quantum Receives New Patent for CNG and Hydrogen Storage
More than 20% reduction in material utilization
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., a natural gas, alternative fuel systems and clean propulsion vehicle technologies provider, has received the notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a new patent on lightweight composite shells of natural gas and hydrogen storage tanks. Read more »
Volvo Unveils New V60 Bi-Fuel Wagon
The Volvo V60 Bi-Fuel Sport stands beside the Volvo V70 Bi-Fuel at NGV 2013.
The Volvo V 60 Bi-Fuel made its world premiere in conjunction with NGVA Europe’s automotive gas fair, NGV 2013, in Gothenburg this week. The V60, unveiled as part of the first day’s study tour, is expected to go on sale in October this year, in Sweden. The Bi-fuel version is certified to meet Sweden’s new stricter environmental regulations which commenced start of 2013, qualifying the vehicle for significant tax concessions. Read more »
Fiat TwinAir Engine Earns Green Engine First Award for CNG Technology
Fiat 875cc bi-fuel award-winning CNG engine (Image: UKIP Media & Events Ltd)
The natural gas fueled Fiat TwinAir Turbo engine has been voted the Best Green Engine of the Year 2013. The results of the 2013 International Engine of the Year Awards were announced at Engine Expo in Stuttgart, Germany on June 5. The global jury, consisting of some of the world’s most respected and popular motoring journalists selected the 1.4-litre, 875cc, two-cylinder turbo CNG engine as winner of the Green Engine category, thereby securing the first ever Awards victory for compressed natural gas (CNG) technology. Read more »
Clean Energy and Covanta to Expand US CNG Fueling Infrastructure
Covanta’s Essex Resource Recovery Center where refuse trucks will be fueled with CNG.
Natural gas fuel provider Clean Energy Fuels Corp. and Covanta Energy Corporation, an international sustainable waste management and renewable energy company, have hosted opening ceremonies in Newark, N.J. for the first compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station built as part of a nationwide partnership between the two companies to expand the CNG fueling infrastructure across the country. Read more »
Iveco Launches New CNG Urbanway Under Rebranded Iveco Bus
Iveco has used the 60th UITP World Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland as a venue to introduce the change of name of its passenger transport business from Iveco Irisbus to Iveco Bus and to launch its latest passenger vehicle complete with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) option — the Iveco Urbanway. Read more »
ANGVA and NGV Global Participate at NGV China 2013
ANGVA’s Lee Giok Seng speaking at the Opening Ceremony.
NGV China 2013 was held at the Beijing National Agricultural Exhibition Hall (New Hall) in Beijing, China, 8th – 10th May 2013. ANGVA Executive Director Lee Giok Seng spoke about NGV in Asia Pacific – Moving Ahead, while Phil Fathers, deputy chair for NGV Global presented a global Overview: Natural Gas for Transportation on behalf of our Association. Both speakers also participated in the Opening Ceremony. Read more »
Pennsylvania’s Natural Gas Grant Program in Full Swing
Round 2 Applications Open; Round 1 Successful Applicants Notified
The US State of Pennsylvania has made available an estimated $10 million in grants through the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program for organizations, non-profit agencies, for profit companies, commonwealth or municipal authorities and local transportation organizations in Round 2 of funding which opened May 25th. The grant funds available will include an opportunity to propose projects which will convert or purchase natural gas vehicles (NGVs) weighing less than 14,000 pounds as well as convert or purchase other alternative fuel vehicles. Read more »
Progressive Waste Plans CNG Fleet Expansion
North American full-service waste management company Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd, which already has Canada’s largest waste and recycling collection fleet of natural gas powered vehicles, plans to significantly increase the number of natural gas powered trucks it purchases. The Company made the announcement on the first day (May 31) of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities annual conference, held in Vancouver, British Columbia. Read more »
E.ON’s Second LCNG Station Opens in Sweden
Liquiline, a global gas technology company, has completed a new unmanned filling station for gas vehicles in Haninge, a municipality in Stockholm county in east central Sweden for client E.ON. The station is newly developed by Liquiline and is characterized by a compact layout, small footprint, and high integrity regarding environment, safety and security of supply. Read more »
Potigás Launches Campaign to Stimulate CNG in Rio Grande do Norte
Brazilian gas company Companhia Potiguar de Gás (Potigás), responsible for distribution of gas in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, has launched a new initiative designed to revitalise the natural gas vehicle (NGV) fuel market in the state. The initiative’s objectives will be achieved through promotion of the wide distribution of advantages and demystification of the fuel. The Promotion “TÔ NO GAS” will commence on 12/05/2013 and will end on 09/12/2013. Read more »
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