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
Positive alternative fuel news
The U.S. government has approved the design and construction of a second liquified natural gas export terminal.
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.
Rotary Lift boosts productivity for Jasper Alternate Fuels
When Jasper Engines & Transmissions needed a new vehicle lift for its growing alternative fuels business, it turned to the Rotary Lift SPO18 heavy-duty two-post lift.
Alternate fuels selection needs intelligent thinking
We need to quickly choose fuel alternatives that make financial sense for all in the U.S. so we can be cost-effective with future research expenditures.
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.
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.
Fuel efficiency:alternatively powered vehicles
While diesel is expected to remain the dominant fuel type used in commercial vehicles for the foreseeable future, truck and engine manufacturers are actively exploring alternative fuels
More on alternatively fueled trucks
Recently, Rush Truck Centers, in conjunction with Peterbilt Motors Co., held a seminar on alternatively fueled vehicles in Anaheim, Calif.,
Fuel efficiency:alternatively powered vehicles
While diesel is expected to remain the dominant fuel type used in commercial vehicles for the foreseeable future, truck and engine manufacturers are actively exploring alternative fuels