YRC, Clean Energy Set Partnership in LNG Pilot Project
YRC Freight said it has completed an agreement with Clean Energy Fuels Corp. to purchase four liquefied natural gas trucks to operate in Southern California.
February 27, 2013U.S. Could Spend $340 Million for Natural Gas Tax Incentives
The U.S. government could give out $340 million in refunds this year under a tax incentive program that helps boost the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel, according to an estimate by Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation.
February 18, 2013Florida Fleet Converting to Natural Gas
A Florida company said it is opening a compressed natural gas fueling station and will convert its distribution fleet to natural gas.
February 4, 2013Nat Gas in as Transport Fuel, But Growth Rate Uncertain
HOUSTON — Natural gas is here to stay as a major transportation industry fuel, even as its growth path remains uncertain, according to several experts addressing a fuel conference here.
January 28, 2013Questar to Build CNG Facility in Houston for Swift, CFL Use
Questar Fueling announced it has agreed to build a compressed natural gas fueling facility in Houston for use by Swift Transportation and Central Freight Lines.
January 22, 2013About 1 Million Natural-Gas Trucks and Buses to be Sold by 2019, Report Says
More than 930,000 medium- and heavy-duty natural gas-powered trucks and buses are expected to be sold worldwide by 2019, according to a new report.
January 14, 2013Clean Energy, Covanta to Partner on CNG Stations
Covanta Energy Corp. and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. said they will develop compressed natural gas fueling stations at Covanta locations, beginning this month at Covanta’s Newark, N.J., facility.
January 7, 2013Opinion: Natural Gas — Proceed, But With Caution
America’s natural-gas boom has the potential to be another big win — if we work together to do it the right way. But if we don’t get it right, substituting natural gas for diesel in our longhaul trucking fleet could just as easily become a losing proposition for everyone concerned.
December 24, 2012I-77 Reopened in W.Va. Following Nat-Gas Explosion
Interstate 77 north of Charleston, W.Va., was reopened Wednesday morning following a huge natural-gas explosion on Tuesday afternoon, the Charleston Gazette reported.
December 12, 2012New Engine to Spur Use of Nat Gas as Trucking Fuel, Panelists Predict
ARLINGTON, Va. — The use of natural gas in Class 8 freight-hauling trucks should begin in earnest next year with the introduction of an engine suitable for heavy-duty loads, according to a panel of original equipment manufacturers.
December 10, 2012