AT&T plans to take delivery of 1,200 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG) dedicated cargo vans for deployment to AT&T service centers across the United States. It is the largest-ever order of CNG vehicles from General Motors. AT&T will use the vans to provide and maintain communications, high-speed internet and television services for AT&T customers. [...]
Tag Archives: Alternative Fuels
AT&T’s 5000th Alt-Fuel Vehicle – CNG Powered
January 25, 2012 – 12:07 pm
USA, Dallas TX
Communications holding company AT&T is cruising towards its target of 15,000 cleaner-fuel fleet vehicles with the deployment of its 5000th clean vehicle – a compressed natural gas (CNG) powered van. In fact, AT&T has made one of the largest U.S. corporate commitments to compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles to date. Through 2013, AT&T anticipates it will have [...]
Energy Secretary Chu to Speak at 2012 Green Truck Summit
December 29, 2011 – 7:01 pm
United States Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu will give the opening Keynote Address at the 2012 Green Truck Summit on Monday, March 5. The event is considered the leading educational forum on “green” technology and initiatives for the commercial truck industry in North America. Jointly produced by the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) and [...]
Strategic Framework Recognises Potential of Natural Gas as Alternative Fuel in Australia
December 19, 2011 – 9:25 pm
Australia
“CNG has potential to be an effective alternative transport fuel for the light commercial vehicle market in Australia” – excerpt from Strategic Framework for Alternative Transport Fuels (Australian Government paper) The Australian Government has released a draft Energy White Paper for public consultation, alongside the release of the Strategic Framework for Alternative Transport Fuels. The [...]
Canada’s Natural Gas for Transportation Roadmap Launched
December 9, 2011 – 5:32 pm
Source: CNGVA
Canada, Ottawa
In Canada’s capital city of Ottawa, industry and government representatives met December 9 to launch the implementation of a roadmap that will guide market development for natural gas as a transportation fuel in Canada. Facilitated by Natural Resources Canada, the kick-off meeting included representatives of Canada’s trucking, oil and gas, manufacturing, and transportation industries. The [...]
Southwest US – Mexico Border Energy Forum Discusses NGVs
December 5, 2011 – 2:47 pm
USA & Mexico
Opportunities for investment and for increasing the use of Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs) throughout the American Southwest and Mexico were featured at the 18th annual U.S.-Mexico Border Energy Forum, on October 27 and 28 in El Paso, Texas. All 10 U.S. and Mexican states along the border are represented at the forum. Print PDF
NGVs in Germany Officially ‘Green’ Says Dena Eco-Label
December 1, 2011 – 5:38 pm
Source: erdgas mobil GmbH
Germany
From 1 December 2011 all new cars in Germany must be labeled with an energy efficiency label, issued by the Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena) – the German Energy Agency. Similar to those used for household appliances such as washing machines, the ‘Eco-label’ will vehicle costs and emissions at a glance. The label exemplifies the benefits of natural [...]
Steyr Presents Dedicated Natural Gas Tractor
November 30, 2011 – 1:32 pm
Austria
Under the ‘Steyr’ brand, CNH Global N.V., a worldwide manufacturer of agricultural and construction machinery majority-owned by Fiat S.p.A., has presented what they say is the first production tractor powered by natural gas, at the recent Agritechnica 2011 exhibition. Based on the Profi 6125 model, the new Steyr Profi 4135 Natural Power is equipped with a turbocharged [...]
Chickens & Eggs: Euro-policies on Alternative Fuel & NGV Infrastructures
November 27, 2011 – 7:14 pm
Source: Clean Fuels Consulting
Europe
An Interview with Dr. Franz-Xavier Soeldner Ahead of next month’s Clean Fuels Consulting Critical Issues Workshop, Chickens & Eggs: Opportunities, Challenges & Strategies Building the NGV Infrastructure on 7-8 December 2011 in Brussels, Dr. Franz-Xavier Soeldner, the Deputy Head of Unit, Clean Transport & Urban Transport at the Directorate General for Transportation (DG Tren), spoke [...]
Westport Innovations Named Corporate Knight for Fifth Year
November 18, 2011 – 10:53 am
Canada
For the fifth consecutive year, Westport Innovations Inc., an alternative fuel, low-emissions transportation technologies provider, has been named to Corporate Knights Magazine’s Cleantech 10™ list, representing Canada’s top ten publicly traded cleantech companies. The Corporate Knights Cleantech 10™ was compiled by Corporate Knights Inc. and Cleantech Group LLC, a global provider of Cleantech indices and information [...]
Honda Civic Natural Gas Named 2012 Green Car of the Year
November 18, 2011 – 10:50 am
Source: USA, Los Angeles CA
The Honda Civic Natural Gas has been named 2012 Green Car of the Year winner by Green Car Journal, which declared mission is to showcase environmental progress in the auto industry, at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The cleanest running internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA, the all-new 2012 Civic Natural Gas is the [...]
Clean Cities Reaches Out Via Internet Radio on Alternative Fuels
November 10, 2011 – 2:30 pm
USA
Antelope Valley (California) Clean Cities program is reaching out beyond city limits with the message on alternative fuels, launching an internet based radio show dedicated to ending oil addiction. Program coordinator Curtis Martin says the content of the one hour weekly show is aimed at national and even international audiences. “Oil addiction is a global [...]
Westport Acquires Alternative Fuel Vehicle Sweden AB
October 12, 2011 – 9:14 pm
Canada, Vancouver BC
Acquisition Marks Westport’s Continued Expansion into Growing Natural Gas Automotive Segment Westport Innovations Inc., a supplier of alternative fuel, low-emissions technologies that allow engines to operate on clean-burning fuels such as natural gas, has acquired Alternative Fuel Vehicle Sweden AB (AFV) of Gothenburg, Sweden for approximately SEK 51 million (USD 7.6 million). AFV is the [...]
Peterbilt Achieves Smartway First for Model 386 LNG
September 16, 2011 – 3:15 am
USA, Denton TX
Truck manufacturer Peterbilt Motors Company, a Texas-based PACCAR company, has received accreditation for developing the industry’s first SmartWay designated alternative fuel vehicle. The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Program has recognized Peterbilt’s Model 386 liquefied natural gas (LNG) truck as meeting the established fuel-saving, low-emission equipment requirements set for Class 8 trucks. Print PDF
CEC 2011-12 Investment Program Includes Funding for NGV Projects
September 10, 2011 – 7:08 pm
USA, Sacramento CA
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has unanimously adopted the state’s third annual transportation energy Investment Plan to help change the types of vehicles Californians drive and the fuels they use. The latest Investment Plan for CEC’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program prioritizes $100 million in state funds to leverage funding and investments [...]
