Program focuses on Public and Private Fleet Managers – Las Vegas, May 9-12
Program highlights have been announced for the 16th AFVi Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference and Expo (AF&V 2010), to be held in Las Vegas from May 9-12. AF&V 2010 attendee focus is on public and private fleet managers, with a “Fleet Day’ [...]
Tag Archives: HD Vehicles
“Fleet Day” a Major Feature of AF&V 2010
March 12, 2010 – 6:28 pm
USA, Las Vegas NV
Clean Energy’s LNG Refuelling Network to Expand
February 23, 2010 – 11:09 pm
USA, Seal Beach, CA
Ten-Station Network in Urban Centers and Along Major Truck Routes
Foundation for Southwestern US LNG network
Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a provider of natural gas (CNG and LNG) for transportation in North America, plans to expand its existing network of liquefied natural gas (LNG) truck fueling stations in Southern California this year beyond its current two LNG [...]
Navistar and Clean Air Power to Develop MaxxForce 13 Natural Gas / Diesel Engine Program
February 9, 2010 – 7:02 pm
Planned development of a “a true big bore natural gas powered engine” – Jack Allen, president of Navistar’s North American Truck Group
Clean Air Power, the developer of dual-fuel combustion technology that enables heavy-duty diesel engines to operate on a combination of diesel and natural gas, has entered into a concept development agreement with Navistar, Inc. [...]
Port’s Clean Truck Program Shines Bright White for 2010
January 20, 2010 – 2:59 pm
Canada, Vancouver
Pollution reduced almost 80 % – two years ahead of schedule
The Port of Long Beach ushered in 2010 with a major Clean Trucks Program milestone, banning about eight thousand 1993 and older “dirty diesel” trucks and replacing them mostly with the signature white rigs that now service the Port. About 90 percent of all [...]
Mercedes-Benz Econic NGT Moves Food for ALDI SÜD
December 29, 2009 – 10:08 pm
Germany, Mönchengladbach
The ALDI SÜD group of companies in Mönchengladbach, Germany, has received its first Mercedes-Benz Econic with NGT (Natural Gas Technology), specially configured for food distribution operations and city logistics. The vehicle, which meets the stringent EEV emission standard (Enhanced Environmentally Friendly Vehicle), is a semitrailer tractor with a high roof and a refrigerated semitrailer. ALDI [...]
Spain’s Acotral Gets First LNG-Powered MB Econic Tractor
December 22, 2009 – 4:04 pm
Spain
Mercedes-Benz has delivered to Compañía Logística Acotral, S.A., inter-providore for Spain’s largest supermarket operator, Mercadona, an Econic GNL — purportedly the first LNG-powered tractor in Spain. Initially, this truck will be used to transport goods to the company’s logistics base, before being incorporated into the distribution channel for urban supermarkets. Acotral anticipates achieving a storehouse [...]
Kenworth Expands Product Line with Cummins Westport Natural Gas Engine
December 22, 2009 – 1:14 am
Canada, Vancouver BC
Kenworth T800 short hood and W900S models to get Cummins Wesport ISL G natural gas engine
Kenworth Truck Company is expanding its product line in North America with the introduction of the Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas engine for the Kenworth T800 short hood and W900S models. Now available for order, Kenworth’s natural gas models [...]
Woodchip Transporter to Build LNG Plant for Fleet Refueling
December 16, 2009 – 11:28 am
Source: ABC Radio
Australia
The Noske Group, a Melbourne-based bulk transport logistics solutions service provider, is an active participant in the Australian government’s Greenhouse Challenge which aims to reduce GHGs, integrate greenhouse issues into business decision-making, and increase corporate environmental responsibility. Noske operates what they state to be one of the most energy efficient transport fleets in the industry, [...]
Volvo Trucks Declares Itself First Manufacturer of Efficient Dual-Fuel Euro V Engine
December 15, 2009 – 1:43 am
Sweden
“Methane gas is by far the most accessible fuel as an alternative to diesel.” – Lars Mårtensson, Environmental Director Volvo Trucks
80% methane replacement expected after engine refinement and testing
Volvo Trucks is staking a claim in the heavy-duty natural gas vehicle arena, announcing it will be the first manufacturer with an ‘efficient’ natural gas diesel dual-fuel [...]
CNG Garbage Trucks Replace Diesels in Ogden, Utah
November 28, 2009 – 9:53 pm
Source: Standard.net
USA, Ogden UT
Utah’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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Emerson’s Micro Motion Coriolis Meters MID-Certified – Suited for LNG
November 17, 2009 – 11:23 am
Emerson Process Management has obtained an extension to its MID (Measurement Instrument Directive) certificate to include Micro Motion ELITE Coriolis meters for low flow applications. The Micro Motion meters are ideally suited to cryogenic applications for dispensing liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel to motor vehicles, including public transport and trucks. MID certification means that when [...]
Westport to Develop and Supply Natural Gas Engines to Volvo
November 16, 2009 – 2:38 am
Canada, Vancouver BC
Westport Innovations Inc., a supplier of proprietary solutions that allow engines to operate on clean-burning fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen and biofuels such as landfill gas, has entered into an agreement with Volvo as a Tier 1 Development Supplier for its heavy duty natural gas engines and associated [...]
