Ports Turn to Natural Gas in Quest for Cleaner Marine Fuel
The tightening of emissions limits for deep-water ships has some of North America’s busiest ports chasing a new opportunity.
Tailpipe, Crankcase Highest Sources of Methane Emissions in Natural-Gas Vehicles, Study Finds
Vehicle tailpipe and crankcase emissions are the highest sources of methane emissions from heavy-duty natural gas-fueled vehicles and the fueling stations that serve them, according to a study by West Virginia University scientists.
January 6, 2017Ontario Trucking Association Issues Roadmap to Natural Gas
To assist the government of Ontario in the design of a heavy-duty truck natural-gas program, the Ontario Trucking Association said it issued “Natural Gas as an Alternative Fuel for Canadian Truck Fleets: A Roadmap Toward Implementation.”
December 29, 2016American Natural Gas Acquisitions Expand Fueling Network
Alternative fuel distributor American Natural Gas added 18 compressed natural gas fueling stations in eight states to its network through the separate acquisitions of Constellation CNG and Questar Fueling Co.
December 29, 2016Omnitek to Develop Natural-Gas Engines for Use in Europe
Omnitek Engineering Corp. said it signed a contract with a European customer to develop a heavy-duty 13-liter natural-gas engine for Class 8 trucks and certify the engine to EURO 6 emissions standards, utilizing its patented technology.
October 20, 2016Natural Gas Remains Viable for Trucking, Advocates Say
LAS VEGAS — It’s the “second inning” of the natural gas industry’s involvement with the transportation industry, especially the heavy-duty truck sector, key advocates of the leading alternative fuel to diesel said.
Cummins Westport Advances Technology as Industry Searches for Growth
LAS VEGAS — The price of fueling systems has fallen because of competition, a buildout of fueling infrastructure continues and fleets keep assessing and adding trucks, but continued growth hinges on these three key elements, the head of the nation’s only company building new natural-gas engines said during American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition here.
Execs Make Case for Natural Gas Trucks
Natural gas presents a practical case for wider use in the trucking industry, with improved range, predictable return on investment, support for energy independence and lower engine emissions, top business and trade association executives said Sept. 19.
LiveOnWeb: Is Natural Gas a Good Fit for Your Fleet?
T. Boone Pickens, FedEx Chairman Fred Smith and NGVA's Matt Godlewski join ATA President Chris Spear to discuss natural gas advancements in this special LiveOnWeb broadcast.
September 19, 2016In New York, Natural Gas Growing Slowly as Alternative Fuel for Trucks
Running a truck with natural gas instead of diesel cuts down on cost, noise and exhaust emissions. But those benefits come with a big caveat: There are only a few dozen places in New York state that the public can fuel up with natural gas.