DHL Express to launch 100 alternative fuel delivery vans
DHL Express is fielding a fleet of 100 vans fueled by propane autogas in California, Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas. The express services provider has purchased the Ford E-250 cargo vans equipped with a Roush CleanTech dedicated liquid propane autogas fuel system.
Building the NG fueling infrastructure
With the growing availability and affordability of natural gas, there seems to be an increasing effort to make it a more widely acceptable option for a greater number of truck applications.
Shell, TA to provide NG fueling options for trucking fleets
Shell has signed a memorandum of understanding with TravelCenters of America to sell liquefied natural gas to heavy-duty road transport customers in the U.S. through TA’s existing nationwide network of full-service fueling centers.
Natural gas, the new panacea?
Widespread incorporation of “fracking” and subsequent media attention has significantly increased natural gas production.
DTNA shows innovations, reinforces sustainability commitment
Daimler Trucks North America highlighted its most recent green achievements, including the launch of the new 2014 Freightliner Cascadia Evolution powered by a new Detroit engine and a review of the company’s recently completed L.A. to D.C. CNG Cross Country Tour.
Freightliner Trucks unveils the Cascadia Evolution Powered by Detroit
New aerodynamic enhancements and Detroit DD15 engine combine to improve efficiency and performance, according to the company.
DTNA alternative fuel options showcased at ACT Expo
Daimler Trucks North America recently displayed its product lineup for the 2012 Alternative Clean Transportation Expo. In February, the Environmental Protection Agency certified DTNA’s complete portfolio of model year 2013 on-highway, vocational and medium-duty vehicles as fully compliant with the new GHG14 regulations.
Politics and fuel prices
Diesel fuel prices are high, and they should continue to increase, barring a worldwide recession – find out how politics come into play when it comes to fuel prices.
NG trucks provide calculated benefits
On an energy equivalent basis, natural gas costs one-third less than conventional gasoline and 42% less than diesel fuel, on average. Light- and medium-duty NG-powered trucks took center stage at the 2012 Work Truck Show.
Cargotec releases emissions-compliant Ottawa Terminal Tractor
The maker expanded its Ottawa Truck trailer spotter line with the introduction of a gasoline-powered model, which features a Ford 6.8L 3-Valve V10 Gasoline Engine and meets 2012 EPA emissions and CARB standards for on-road vehicle emissions.