Topic: CNG trucks

GM's New Bi-Fuel Pickups Available for Order in April

The 2013 bi-fuel Chevrolet Silverado includes a compressed natural gas (CNG) capable engine that seamlessly transitions between CNG and gas fuel systems. The bi-fuel Silverado will be covered by General Motors' extensive warranty, and will meet all EPA and CARB emission certification requirements. (Photo by James Fassinger for Chevrolet)

DETROIT – Chevrolet and GMC announced details March 5 of General Motors’ bi-fuel 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD extended cab pickup trucks. Fleet and retail consumers can place orders beginning this April.

Posted on March 5, 2012 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

US Foods’ Oklahoma City Division Adds 5 CNG Trucks to Fleet

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – US Foods, a major food service distributor, announced that its Oklahoma City division has begun using five new trucks that run on compressed natural gas (CNG).

Posted on January 31, 2012 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

Pensacola Agency Acquiring 50 CNG Trucks and Fueling Station

PENSACOLA, FL – The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA), which is purchasing 50 new refuse trucks powered by compressed natural gas, has finalized a 10-year fuel agreement with CNG provider Energy Services of Pensacola (ESP), NorthEscambia.com reported.

Posted on January 2, 2012 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

Greenkraft Cab-Forward Truck Dealership Applications Now Accepted

SANTA ANA, CA -- Greenkraft Inc. said it is now accepting dealership applications in California to represent the company’s line of Class 3-7 CNG Cab forward trucks.

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

Southern Calif. Gas Co. Fleet to Add 1,000 Natural Gas Trucks

LOS ANGELES -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced it plans to add about 1,000 new natural gas-powered trucks to its fleet over the next five years. The trucks are part of the utility's green fleet replacement program.

Posted on November 21, 2011 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

Saddle Creek Corp. Adds CNG Tractors to For-Hire Fleet

PORTLAND, OR – Freightliner Trucks announced that Saddle Creek Corp. recently ordered 40 Freightliner Business Class M2 112 compressed natural gas (CNG) tractors as part of the logistics company’s commitment to sustainability.

Posted on November 17, 2011 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

Kansas City Gets Motivated to Use Natural Gas

Today, the city of Kansas City, Mo., fleet's CNG units total about 8 percent of its roughly 3,000 vehicles, including 209 light-duty, 10 medium-duty, and 56 heavy-duty vehicles.

The City of Kansas City, Mo., once had a pilot program of just 12 CNG-powered fleet units. Today, through dedicated grant seeking, the CNG fleet now nears 300 units — roughly 8 percent of its total fleet.

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Shelley Mika | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

Waste Management, Ryder Honored for Natural Gas Fuel Efforts

FT. WORTH, TX – Waste Management and Ryder System were among the winners at this year’s NGV Annual Achievement Awards ceremony. The awards event was held during the National NGV Conference-Summit, which took place Oct. 20-22 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Posted on November 8, 2011 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

DeKalb County Adding 24 Freightliner CNG Trucks to Fleet

Freightliner Business Class M2 112 compressed natural gas (CNG) truck

PORTLAND, OR – Freightliner Trucks said DeKalb County, Ga., recently ordered 24 Freightliner Business Class M2 112 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks for use in sanitation and maintenance applications.

Posted on November 7, 2011 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

Clean Energy to Provide CNG Station Services for Waste Management

SEAL BEACH, CA -- Clean Energy Fuels Corp. said it has signed an agreement with Waste Management to provide maintenance and repair services for the refuse company’s compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations throughout the United States.