Finding reason within alternative fuel
I’ve been trying to determine why we’ve taken so many wrong turns incorporating alternate fuels. I looked at Wikipedia the other day, and I think I found the answer. Only 1% of Wikipedia’s content is about logic and mathematics. Another 1% is about thought and philosophy. But fully 30% deals with art and culture, and
Alternative fuel infrastructure and application
For fleet managers, putting an alternative fuel truck—specifically natural gas—to work depends on two major factors: Infrastructure and application. According to the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center, there are currently 713 public and 666 private CNG fueling stations and 54 public and 41 private LNG fueling stations in the U.S. The Department
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
Growing popularity of propane as a light- and medium-duty fleet alternative fuel
Several developments reflect the growing popularity of propane autogas as a light- and medium-duty fleet alternative fuel. A central part of the recent Green Truck Summit’s focus on clean vehicle technologies and alternative fuel trends was propane autogas. In fleet terms, the business case for propane autogas in his company’s 30 cargo vans was explained
Hino Trucks approved for New York alternative fuel vehicle – Voucher Incentive Program
Hino Trucks’ Class 5 195h and 195h-DC diesel electric cab-over has been approved by the New York Truck – Voucher Incentive Program (NYT-VIP). The NYT-VIP is a partnership between the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and CALSTART. $19
Positive alternative fuel news
The U.S. government has approved the design and construction of a second liquified natural gas export terminal.
Alternative fuels (or is it fools?)
Let’s take a logical, non-biased look at current alternate fuel options by technical people, not politicians.
Alternative fuel vehicle financing
While fuel-efficient technology may be the best option to help fleets reduce costs and improve air quality, financing alternative fuel vehicles can be challenging.
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
Truck makers show technology, commitment to alternative fuel-powered vehicles
For a good part of the past decade, the evolution of alternative fuel-powered light- and medium-duty trucks has steadily brought an increasing number of new vehicles to market. Today, with a host of technologies available, commercial vehicle manufacturers appear to be on the brink of a revolution.