Halliburton Deploys Pilot Fleet of Compressed Natural Gas Light-Duty Trucks
May 20, 2013
Halliburton announced today the deployment of nearly 100 light-duty Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks across several field locations in the U.S. The Original Equipment Manufacturers bi-fuel trucks were recently purchased as part of a pilot program to be rolled out throughout the Company's U.S. operations. ... Continue reading
Governor Corbett Awards 18 Impact Fee Grants for Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion
May 16, 2013
Governor Tom Corbett today awarded more than $6.7 million in Act 13 funding to 18 companies and organizations making the switch to natural gas for their heavy-duty fleet vehicles. "Act 13 was a leap forward in strengthening oversight of the drilling industry," Corbett said. "The law was also a leap forward in helping t ... Continue reading
Celanese Endorses Congressman Pete Olson's Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013
May 15, 2013
Celanese Corporation , a global technology and specialty materials company, has endorsed the Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013, which was introduced today by Representative Pete Olson (R-TX) on the floor of the United States House of Representatives. The bill would amend section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act to allo ... Continue reading
2nd China International Natural Gas Vehicle Summit 2013 Will Be Held in Qingdao in June
May 14, 2013
In this February, as oil price rose in China, private car owners adapted their oil-powered cars into gas-powered, which brought new opportunities to the Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) market. It is said that there are around 2,500 CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) and 800 LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) fueling stations in China now. T ... Continue reading
Natural Gas Vehicles in Top Auto Markets to Reach 7.5 Million in 2020
May 9, 2013
Natural gas vehicles (NGVs) on the road in the world's seven largest automobile markets will reach only 7.5 million as the industry struggles to capitalize on cheap shale-driven natural gas, Lux Research said. 'Cheap natural gas is disrupting the electricity, chemical, and heating industries, but the impact on the tran ... Continue reading
Clean Energy and Mansfield Partner to Provide Fully Integrated Natural Gas Fueling Solution
May 7, 2013
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. and Mansfield Energy Corp. today announced a strategic partnership to offer customers the most comprehensive solution in the compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel industry. Sales teams from both companies will offer Clean Energy's natural gas fueling station construction and operational services to ... Continue reading
Tallgrass Energy Partners Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering
May 6, 2013
Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP today announced the launch of its initial public offering of 13,050,000 common units representing limited partner interests pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission . Tallgrass will list its common units on the New York Stock E ... Continue reading
Apr 17, 2013
Altech-Eco Corporation has announced today that they have reduced the price of their CNG BI-FUEL & DEDICATED systems for both the 2013 Ford CNG F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickup truck models and 2013 Ford CNG Transit Connects. The 2013 Ford CNG Transit Connect 2.0L models reduced price is $6,200 installed with 8.9 GGE ... Continue reading
ROUSH CleanTech Announces Production Timing for Ford F-650 Propane Autogas Fuel Systems
Apr 15, 2013
ROUSH CleanTech Announces Production Timing for Ford F-650 Propane Autogas Fuel Systems Clean, cost-saving alternative fuel option to fill growing demand for heavier duty platforms -- The propane industry, food and beverage distributors, logistics companies, tree servicing companies and public utilities are just a few ... Continue reading
Report Finds Growth of Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs) Would Not Cause Spike in Natural Gas Prices
Apr 11, 2013
WASHINGTON--A new study from the American Clean Skies Foundation (ACSF) finds that a transition to natural gas-fueled heavy duty and light duty vehicles over the next decade will have a minimal impact on natural gas prices. âAnd the incremental rise in fuel prices for this high growth scenario was only approximate ... Continue reading
Nat G CNG Solutions Introduces Bi-Fuel CNG System for Isuzu and GM Delivery Vehicles
Apr 10, 2013
Nat G CNG Solutions based in Houston, Texas today announced that it is introducing the new DuraDrive bi-fuel CNG System from AGA Systems into Texas and Louisiana. DuraDrive brings AGA System's proven bi-fuel CNG technology to the 2013 General Motors and Isuzu adaptable chassis platforms powered by the 6.0L gaseous prep ... Continue reading
Quantum Awarded Natural Gas Vehicle Program with a Leading Global Automaker
Apr 1, 2013
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas storage systems, integration and vehicle system technologies, today announced that it has signed a vehicle development and exclusive production agreement and received a purchase contract from a leading global automaker for engineering de ... Continue reading
Powerful news from Volvo Trucks in North America
Mar 21, 2013
'We are proud to introduce a truly premium heavy-haul tractor, which combines an extremely powerful integrated powertrain with the safety and comfort features drivers desire' A new heavy-haul tractor, a 13-litre engine running on liquefield natural gas, the introduction of Volvo I-Shift as standard throughout the produ ... Continue reading
World CNG to Solidify Its Leadership Position in Natural Gas Vehicle Conversions
Mar 20, 2013
World CNG, one of the nation's leaders in natural gas vehicle conversions, will expand into new markets and boost cost savings for customers after receiving $5 million from a private investment fund. ... Continue reading
Honda Leads Industry with Four Vehicles Eligible for California Carpool Lane Access
Mar 20, 2013
Honda offers four vehicles eligible for single-occupant access to California's high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) 'carpool' lanes, the most of any full line automaker. The Accord Plug-In Hybrid, the Civic Natural Gas , the Fit EV all-electric vehicle and FCX Clarity fuel cell-electric vehicles provide drivers with the opport ... Continue reading
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