Germany’s MAFI Transport-Systeme GmbH, manufacturer of tractors for in-plant transportation in seaports, industry, logistic and distribution centres, has developed and designed a new terminal tractor for container handling in ports. This new tractor, type T 225 or T 230, is capable of carrying a GCW (gross combination weight) of 120 t and 34 t on the [...]
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Ohio Opens First LNG Fuelling Station
April 6, 2012 – 6:49 pm
USA, Seville OH
The U.S. State of Ohio recently opened its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuelling station. The U.S. Energy Department (DOE) says the station will be an important stop along a new series of corridors now being equipped with LNG infrastructure, that will enable trucks to ship goods across the country using this alternative fuel. Print [...]
Omnitek Finances Acceleration of Diesel-to-CNG Conversions
April 6, 2012 – 10:40 am
USA, San Marcos CA
Omnitek Engineering Corporation, developer of natural gas engines and diesel-to-natural gas conversion systems, has entered into an agreement with investors to raise approximately USD 5 million in gross proceeds to facilitate conversion of diesel-powered trucks to natural gas in the U.S. Market. Print PDF
VERBIO AG to Invest in Biomethane Future for Transportation
March 28, 2012 – 5:03 pm
Germany
Biomethane, produced from non-food sources for use as a transportation fuel, features in Vereinigte BioEnergie AG (VERBIO)’s 2011 annual report. The German energy company says that when used as a fuel biomethane, branded as Verbiogas, reduces CO2 emissions by 90% compared to petrol and is the most efficient biofuel with the highest energy density. VERBIO [...]
US Supply Chain Fleet Operators Increasingly Turn to Natural Gas Power
March 27, 2012 – 10:29 pm
USA, Seal Beach CA
In increasing numbers, major U.S. contract freight carriers are deploying heavy-duty natural gas-powered trucks to support their customers’ supply chain transport requirements, says Clean Energy Fuels Corporation’s Chief Marketing Officer, James Harger. Clean Energy, North American supplier of natural gas fuel for transportation, contracts with carrier fleet operators to provide compressed natural gas (CNG) or [...]
Chevron Introduces New Oil for HD Natural Gas Engines
March 26, 2012 – 8:41 pm
USA, San Ramon CA
Chevron Lubricants has introduced a new oil for use in heavy duty compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) engines. Delo 400 NG SAE 15W-40, available on the North American market June 2012, is formulated to deliver protection and long drain performance in a wide variety of CNG [...]
Volvo Trucks North America Adds Natural Gas 12 Litre VNL Daycab
March 24, 2012 – 12:00 pm
USA, Greensboro NC
Volvo Trucks North America, part of the Volvo Group, will add the Volvo VNL daycab to its range of heavy duty natural gas powered trucks. The Volvo VNL daycab offers customers a larger – 123-inch bumper-to-back-of-cab (BBC) and is rated up to 80,000 GCWR – and more robust spec than the natural-gas powered Volvo VNM [...]
Ryder Recognised as “Clean Air Champion” for Natural Gas Vehicle Works
March 23, 2012 – 3:00 pm
USA, Miami FL
Ryder System, Inc., a commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions provider, has been recognized as a Clean Air Champion by the Tucson and Phoenix Clean Cities Coalition for its contribution to the development of alternative fuel vehicle technologies in the state of Arizona. Last year Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc., a Ryder full service lease [...]
Kenworth to Harness Cummins Westport ISX12 G Natural Gas Power
March 22, 2012 – 12:00 pm
USA, Louisville KY
Kenworth Truck Company is expanding its line of green products by offering the Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy duty natural gas engine for use in regional haul, vocational and refuse markets. This new engine, available early 2013, requires a single fuel source and can run on either compressed (CNG) or liquefied (LNG) natural gas, both [...]
Cummins Commences Development of 15L On-Highway Natural Gas Engine
March 21, 2012 – 2:00 pm
USA, Louisville KY
Cummins Inc. has commenced development of a 15-liter heavy-duty, spark-ignited natural gas engine to meet demand for cleaner and cheaper on-highway applications. As natural gas production grows in North America and the fuel becomes more readily available, Cummins believes that there is a strong market for engines powered by an alternative to diesel fuel. The [...]
Navistar’s New International Loadstar Work-Truck Includes Natural Gas Version
March 21, 2012 – 2:00 pm
USA, Lisle IL
Navistar International Corporation, producer of International brand commercial and military trucks, has unveiled the International LoadStar, a severe service low cab forward work truck, at the Mid-America Trucking Showing in Louisville, Kentucky. Designed from the ground up with input from drivers and fleet managers, the LoadStar was built to serve customer needs in the waste, [...]
Clean Energy Signs with Saddle Creek to Build Natural Gas Stations
March 19, 2012 – 3:12 am
USA, Seal Beach CA
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has signed a 10-year strategic partnership agreement with Saddle Creek Corporation, a US logistics services provider based in Lakeland Florida, to build natural gas fueling stations at existing Saddle Creek locations in support of Saddle Creek’s expanding natural gas-powered truck fleet. Print PDF
Transportes Monfort Switches to Dual-Fuel Operation
March 16, 2012 – 7:31 pm
Source: El Mundo
Spain, Castellón
Spanish road freight transporter Transportes Monfort S.A, based in Castellón, is switching nine of its 100-strong fleet to dual-fuel operation, operating on 20-30% diesel and 70-80% liquefied natural gas (LNG), reports El Mundo. When asked why natural gas was selected over electrical power Company representative Manuel Monfort Colom explained that “the advantages in cost, speed [...]
CEC Delivers Point-of-Sale Incentives for 357 Natural Gas Vehicles
March 16, 2012 – 11:23 am
USA, Sacramento CA
List includes HD Vehicles from Major Truck OEMs and 66 Honda Civics The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved funding to help bring as many as 357 natural gas-powered shuttle buses, cars and trucks to California’s roadways. CEC is authorised to develop and deploy alternative and renewable fuels and advanced transportation technologies to help achieve [...]
Dart Transit Delivers CNG Fleet for Andersen Windows
March 15, 2012 – 6:51 pm
USA, Bayport MN
“We’re excited about CNG because it opens a whole new way to improve efficiency,” says Dart Transit President David Oren. Owner-operator Dart Transit Company has launched a small fleet of CNG powered tractors dedicated to Andersen Window Corporation, a North American windows and doors provider. The Eco Tractors run a dedicated route between Andersen’s window [...]
