Topic: alternative fuel

Isuzu Speeds Up Process for Alt-Fuel Truck Conversions

When placing orders for new trucks, Isuzu dealers can select a ship-thru option to indicate that they have arranged to have the trucks modified at one of two independent modification centers near the trucks’ Charlotte, Mich., assembly plant.

ANAHEIM, CA – Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) announced a new process that will enable Isuzu dealers to more quickly convert or modify gasoline-powered NPR-HD (14,500-lb. GVWR) trucks for their customers.

Posted on May 16, 2012 | Gasoline Fuel Efficiency Technology | Read more

Propane Autogas: Advantages Beyond Financial Incentives

Vehicles fueled by propane autogas have equivalent horsepower, torque, and towing capacity as gasoline-fueled models, and emit 12-percent less carbon dioxide, about 20-percent less nitrogen oxide, and up to 60-percent less carbon monoxide than gasoline-fueled vehicles.

Even beyond federal and state incentives, propane autogas proves a viable fuel source with lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduced fueling costs.

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Steve Wayne | Propane – Autogas, Liquid Petroleum Gas | Read more

It IS Easy Being Green

There are numerous second-stage manufacturers and aftermarket suppliers who can convert gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles to a variety of alternative-fuel options, delivering the same performance with the benefits of a lower total cost of ownership.

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Chris Wolski | Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs | Read more

Clean Cities Resource/Tool Tip

WASHINGTON -- If your organization has fleet operations in multiple states, and you’re interested in reducing petroleum use, the National Clean Fleets Partnership can help.

Posted on November 8, 2011 | Fleet Operations - Fleet Management | Read more

Study: Alt-Fuels Slow to Challenge Petroleum Dominance in Calif.

SACRAMENTO, CA - A new California study suggests that recent alternative-fuel advances will lead to significant displacement of petroleum-based fuels; however, petroleum, gasoline and diesel will most likely continue to fuel more than 75 percent of the state’s vehicles in the year 2030.

Posted on May 31, 2011 | Hydrogen – Fuel Cell Technology & Infrastructure | Read more

Minneapolis Implements Green Fleet Policy

The City of Minneapolis currently operates 383 flex-fuel vehicles.

MINNEAPOLIS - Minneapolis City Council approved a green fleet policy March 7 written by the fleet division.

Posted on March 10, 2011 | Fleet Operations - Fleet Management | Read more

Springboard Biodiesel Successfully Targets Campus Market

CHICO, CA - Springboard Biodiesel, a clean-tech manufacturer based in Chico, Calif., announced that more than 50 universities and school systems in the United States now own and operate the company's BioPro biodiesel processor.

Posted on January 21, 2011 | Biodiesel – Petroleum Diesel – B20 Refining | Read more

Toyota’s Lentz Discusses Vehicle Plans and Alternative-Fuel Technologies Through 2012 MY

Toyota's Jim Lentz speaks to journalists about the automaker's plans at a meeting of the Motor Press Guild in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES - On Tuesday, Jan. 18., Jim Lentz, president and chief operating officer of Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. said the company plans to introduce 11 new/updated hybrids globally by the end of 2012, which include the new Prius models (the larger Prius V and compact Prius C) and the Lexus CT hybrid.

Posted on January 20, 2011 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more

GreenMan Subsidiary Signs Agreement with Casella Waste Systems Inc. to Test CNG/Diesel Dual Fuel Upgrade on Refuse Trucks

CARLISLE, IOWA - American Power Group Inc., has signed an EPA Test Vehicle Agreement with Casella Waste Systems Inc., to convert one of its refuse trucks to APG's dual fuel system and begin on-the-road test trials and emission compliance approval.

Posted on January 19, 2011 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

Chicago Mayoral Candidate Promises Smaller, Greener Fleet

CHICAGO - Chicago mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel wants to reduce the City fleet, purchase more fuel-efficient cars, and perform a detailed inventory of all City vehicles to save $5 million in fleet expenses.

Posted on January 13, 2011 | Fleet Operations - Fleet Management | Read more