Scania Adds Norway to its Gas Bus Market
Jul 7, 2015
Scania has delivered 36 gas-powered buses to passenger transport company Nobina in Norway. This marks a Scania break-through for gas buses in Norway. Norway is the newest market to which Scania delivers gas buses. Recently, public transport companies in Colombia and Indonesia have also taken deliveries of Scania gas bu ... Continue reading
100 Years Of U.S. Fuel Use - 80% Fossil Fuels
Jul 2, 2015
Fossil fuels have made up at least 80% of U.S. fuel mix since 1900 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review While the energy history of the United States is one of significant change, three fossil fuel sources—petroleum, natural gas, and coal—have made up at least 80% of total U.S ... Continue reading
Neste's NEXBTL Renewable Diesel Proves Its Performance -- Across The USA On Just One Tank
Jun 29, 2015
Neste, the world largest producer of renewable diesel, CLP Motorsports and multiple time X-Games and Rallycross champion Tanner Foust made history on June 26th, when CLP Motorsports' Superlite Coupe crossed the finish line in Santa Monica, California, after driving across the USA on one tank of NEXBTL renewable diesel. ... Continue reading
Israel's First Ever Natural Gas Powered Vehicle is an Iveco Stralis
Jun 15, 2015
The partnership between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), CNH Industrial and Israel's Fuel Choices Initiative (IFCI) sees its first concrete result with the sale of an Iveco Stralis heavy truck powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The order from Fridenson Group, one of the country's largest logistics companies, is b ... Continue reading
New Volvo V60 with Westport Technology on View at World Gas Conference
May 29, 2015
New System Available on 2016 Volvo Drive-E Family Engines ~ VANCOUVER, May 29, 2015 - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / NASDAQ: WPRT), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, today announced the opportunity to view Westport's new combustion technology in Volvo Car Group's new Drive-E ... Continue reading
Chicago Area Clean Cities Members Saved More than 25 Million Gallons of Petroleum in 2014
May 28, 2015
Coalition of Chicago-area commercial fleets and municipalities work to reduce fuel consumption and improve air quality CHICAGO, May 28, 2015 – The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition today announced that in 2014 its member fleets saved more than 25 million gasoline gallon equivalents (GGEs) of petroleum and nearly ... Continue reading
Liquid Autogas Consortium launched to energize Propane Autogas for Fleets across North America
May 15, 2015
The Liquid Autogas Consortium is charged with a multi-prong Strategy: Educating Fleets to the benefits of Propane Autogas The utilization of a domestic fuel source, fuel cost savings and reduced emissions including Green House Gases Facilitate Autogas utilization by fleets as a seamless and positive transition Eventual ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Silverado Chassis Cab Cleans Up with CNG
May 8, 2015
Bi-fuel Silverado 3500HD joins growing alternative fuel lineup DETROIT – Chevrolet will expand its compressed natural gas lineup to include the bi-fuel 2016 Silverado 3500HD Chassis Cab, allowing drivers to operate the vehicle on CNG or gasoline. Bi-fuel will be available on the regular cab in both 2WD and 4WD dri ... Continue reading
May 4, 2015
Ford, America’s truck leader, will offer the 2016 F-150 with an available gaseous-fuel prep package that enables 5.0-liter V8-powered models to run on clean, low-cost compressed natural gas or propane, making Ford the only manufacturer of a CNG/propane-capable half-ton pickup. ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2015
Just in time for Earth Day, eco-friendly drivers in the market for a new car can learn about the 10 Best Green Cars of 2015, hand-selected by the expert editors at Kelley Blue Book. Taking the top spot on this annual list for the second year in a row is the all-electric BMW i3. Each year the KBB.com editors compile a l ... Continue reading
Clean Energy to Open Four New Natural Gas Fueling Stations
Apr 14, 2015
Announces Multiple Fueling Agreements and Receives Industry Accolades NEWPORT BEACH, CA -- April 14, 2015: Clean Energy Fuels Corp. today announced fueling has begun at two new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Southern California as well as two new truck-friendly CNG stations in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - March 30-April 5, 2015
Apr 5, 2015
* Lincoln got the jump ahead of the press intros at the New York Auto Show and introduced the Continental Concept, signaling an all-new full-size sedan coming next year. Targeted for sale in the U.S., China and other markets, the Continental Concept is powered by a Lincoln-exclusive 3.0-liter V6 EcoBoost engine. It als ... Continue reading
Mar 26, 2015
Altech-Eco Corporation of Asheville, North Carolina announced today that they have received EPA certification for the new 2015 Ford CNG Transit 150/250/350 3.7L Full-Size Van & Wagon with the Ford gaseous prepped engine option. The Altech-Eco CNG system for the Ford Transit is Ford QVM approved and is available as bi-f ... Continue reading
EcoRun 2015 to Showcase 13 Eco-Friendly Manufacturers
Mar 23, 2015
AJAC 2015 Vancouver Island EcoRun Bringing Fuel Efficient Technologies to Your Community VANCOUVER -- March 23, 2015: A fleet of vehicles showcasing the latest eco-friendly and fuel-efficient technologies is being assembled here for the fourth annual AJAC EcoRun, which starts Wednesday at the Vancouver International Au ... Continue reading
How Hydrogen Fuel Cells Work - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 26, 2015
Fuel cells are classified primarily by the kind of electrolyte they employ. This classification determines the kind of chemical reactions that take place in the cell, the kind of catalysts required, the temperature range in which the cell operates, the fuel required, and other factors. These characteristics, in turn, a ... Continue reading
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