Topic: LNG

Researchers: EVs Key to Reducing Emissions, Oil Imports

HOUSTON - Electric cars hold greater promise for reducing emissions and lowering U.S. oil imports than a national renewable portfolio standard, according to research conducted by Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Posted on September 28, 2010 | Electric Vehicles – EVs, BEVs & NEVs | Read more

Verizon, L.A. School District Among NGV Award Winners

BOSTON - This year's recipients of NGV Achievement Awards include Verizon, Choice Environmental Services and the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Posted on August 24, 2010 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

AGL Resources, El Paso Corp. Form LNG Venture

ATLANTA - AGL Resources Inc. and El Paso Corp. announced they've signed a joint-venture agreement to distribute liquefied natural gas (LNG) across the southeastern United States to the heavy-duty transportation market, which includes heavy-duty trucks, buses and waste haulers.

Posted on August 17, 2010 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

City of Commerce Opens Natural Gas Fueling Station

City of Commerce Mayor Tina Baca Del Rio (center), city officials, and representatives from industry groups that supported the station cut the ribbon during the CNG/LNG grand-opening ceremony.

COMMERCE, CA - The City of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting grand opening celebration for its new CNG/LNG fueling station on August 5. That station will be used to fuel the city’s fleet of natural gas vehicles, including seven full-size transit buses, four paratransit vans, and two smaller fleet vehicles. In addition, it will service LNG port trucks and will be open to the general public 24 hours per day.

Posted on August 9, 2010 | Infrastructure - Fueling & EV Charging Stations | Read more

Energy Bill Proposes $3.8 Billion in NG Vehicle Subsidies

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democrats last week unveiled an energy bill that includes $3.8 billion in rebates for natural gas-powered vehicles, the Dallas News reported.

Posted on August 3, 2010 | Fleet Legislation & Regulation - CAFE Standards | Read more

Clean Energy Fuels to Acquire IMW

SEAL BEACH, CA - Clean Energy Fuels Corp. and IMW Industries Ltd. announced they have agreed to a deal in which Clean Energy will acquire IMW for $125 million plus a cash earn-out arrangement.

Posted on July 6, 2010 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

Republic Services Waste Truck Fleets in Calif. to Run on LNG

SEAL BEACH, CA - Clean Energy Fuels has contracted with Republic Services to deliver LNG fuel to Republic Waste Services of Southern California, Consolidated Disposal (Los Angeles County), and Solano Garbage (City of Fairfield).

Posted on July 6, 2010 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

AGT & Enviro Partner for Natural Gas Fuel Station

CLIFFWOOD BEACH, NJ - Air & Gas Technologies (AGT) has contracted with Enviro Express Natural Gas, LLC (Enviro) for the construction and installation of a liquid/compressed natural gas (LNG/CNG) fueling station in Bridgeport, Conn.

Posted on June 14, 2010 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

Mack TerraPro With NG Engine Qualifies for Hefty Tax Credit

GREENSBORO, NC - Buyers of a Mack TerraPro truck equipped with a Cummins Westport ISL-G natural gas engine can receive a $32,000 tax credit, according to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.

Posted on April 30, 2010 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

Groups Partner to Promote NG Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

WASHINGTON - The American Public Gas Association (APGA), Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) and Hybrid Kinetic Motors Corp. (HK Motors) announced plans to work together to promote the mass production and sales of natural gas-powered hybrid passenger vehicles.

Posted on April 20, 2010 | Hybrids – Vehicles, Battery Technology & Hydraulic | Read more