Natural Gas Is Still the King of Alternative Fuels
Fueling trucks with natural gas remains the best option for many fleets that must by law or by choice be greener than they can be on diesel.
September 5, 2018
Fueling trucks with natural gas remains the best option for many fleets that must by law or by choice be greener than they can be on diesel.
September 5, 2018
Some fleets opt to run on natural gas instead of diesel, a decision fueled by one or more key influences.
September 19, 2017
Commercial fleets that converted from diesel to natural gas power could potentially accelerate the rate of climate change, finds one report. What is the industry doing to address the issue?
September 8, 2017
Growing in use in truck fleets, compressed natural gas is a clean alternative to gasoline and diesel. One natural gas utility fleet is working to grow its use of natural gas vehicles and promote the technology.
September 5, 2017
The slide in the price of diesel fuel over the past two years has complicated the decision to switch to alternative fuels for many fleets. But is cheap oil even the real issue?
September 15, 2016
Producing fewer harmful emissions, natural gas vehicles (NGVs) are set to play a role with electric and fuel-cell vehicles to meet ambitious climate change goals.
February 25, 2016
Technicians inspecting compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems should be trained on general and detailed visual inspections.
October 12, 2015
When considering an alternative-fuel vehicle option, such as natural gas, there may be some additional up-front costs; however, overall lifecycle costs are proving the decision to be a sound option.
August 11, 2015
While not something to depend on, when available, incentives can help reduce the overall cost of a natural gas vehicle (NGV) fleet.
April 22, 2015
Westport is giving fleets the opportunity to test compressed natural gas Ford Transit vans before they make an investment. The program has rolled been rolled out nationwide.
February 3, 2015
Understanding a few key terms will help anyone sound like a pro when discussing natural gas.
December 22, 2014
Fleets looking to switch to natural-gas-fueled vehicles can reduce fuel costs by up to 40 percent or more. Understanding the variations in fueling station types, and how the fleet needs to fuel, can help in making the decision.
December 22, 2014
While CNG can be a cost-efficient alternative fuel, it's also an expensive investment that needs to be implemented correctly. Here, a fleet manager discusses lessons learned from mistakes made with a real CNG fleet implementation and the expensive results of the these mistakes.
October 8, 2014
Natural gas is an abundant, domestically produced alternative fuel, and could provide several benefits for fleets looking for the right fit.
September 23, 2014
The bi-fuel system automatically switches to gasoline when the CNG tank is empty, or drivers can manually switch between fuel sources while driving. The 6.0L V-8 engine features hardened valves and intake/exhaust valve seats.
September 23, 2014
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