Fueling the future: Alternative fuels are becoming mainstream
If you’re a regular reader of this heavy-duty column, you’re likely starting to see an emerging theme: There is no one-size-fits-all, magic bullet solution to improving your fleet’s efficiency. It’s a collection of equipment integration, maintenance best practices and technology, working in concert to save money and boost the bottom line. Alternative fuels continue to
Alternative fuels (or is it fools?)
Let’s take a logical, non-biased look at current alternate fuel options by technical people, not politicians.
Online resources for alternative fuels
Using electronic media is an excellent way to focus on alternative fuels and opportunities to support sustainability initiatives. “Our goal is to create a web experience that puts current and prospective customers in the driver’s seat of the total alternative fuel vehicle experience,” said Jadine Starmer, web product manager at GE Capital Fleet Services. “We
GE Capital fleet site focused on alternative fuels, sustainability
GE Capital Fleet Services launched a new eco-focused website the company said provides access to its depth of knowledge regarding alternative fuels and related sustainable products.
Understanding the use of alternative fuels for fleets
As the use of alternative fuel powered light- and medium-duty trucks rises, fleet managers are applying proven management techniques to monitor and validate their choices. Thanks to a new partnership between CALSTART and Utilimarc, interested fleets now have available a very valuable resource for up-to-date information on these technologies, and for benchmarking their performance. CALSTART,
Researching alternative fuels for fleets
We currently are witnessing interest in alternate fuels unlike anything ever seen. Scientists are conducting research on a plethora of alternate fuel feed stocks ranging from algae (one of my favorites) to soybean-based biodiesel. In a few years, we will have sufficient knowledge to logically select alternate fuels which will: • Minimize CO2 emissions •
Freightliner Custom Chassis, Clean Energy Fuels, Green Alternative Systems partner on CNG chassis
Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC), Clean Energy Fuels Corp. and Green Alternative Systems (GAS) have partnered to provide an OEM CNG fueling system on FCCC’s CNG MT-45/55 chassis. The chassis is used in the linen and uniform, parcel and home delivery, vending and food service, baking and snack delivery, and school bus industries. Green Alternative Systems
Fleet profile: UPS shares results of strong investment in alternative fuel
The package delivery giant is on its way to achieving 100% carbon neutrality by 2050.
Chevron, Cummins announce alternative fuel agreement
This agreement will encompass liquid renewable fuels, such as renewable gasoline blends, biodiesel and renewable diesel.
Noregon, ClearFlame partner to provide service information for alternative fuel systems
This collaboration aims to improve alternative fuel servicing in the commercial vehicle and equipment industry.
