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Fuel / Technology: Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

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Kenworth Debuts Natural Gas-Electric Hybrid Truck

May 3, 2018Looking to grab a slice of the growing market for ultra clean heavy duty drayage and regional hauling trucks, Paccar’s Kenworth unit has developed a prototype natural gas-electric hybrid version of its Class 8, T680 day cab tractor.
Near Zero Emission Truck

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AJR Trucking Takes Delivery of First Kenworth Zero-Emission CNG Truck

May 3, 2018Kenworth Truck Co. delivered the first near-zero emission 12-liter natural gas truck to a commercial fleet at the ACT Expo green transport conference in Long Beach, California.
Governor Jerry Brown announces lawsuit against EPA

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California Sues EPA to Protect Fuel Emission Standards

May 3, 2018Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday, May 1, announced a lawsuit by California and 17 other states against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect national vehicle carbon emission standards from being rolled back by the federal government.

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Clean Cities supports local actions to cut petroleum use

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Clean Cities Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary

May 2, 2018The DOE Clean Cities program celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2018, more than 100 Clean Cities coalitions have collectively saved more than 8.5 billion gallons of petroleum nationally.
The Agility Propane Engine 488LPI

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Agility Introduces Propane Engine and CNG Walk-In Step Van

May 2, 2018Agility Fuel Solutions announced that it has received EPA certifications for its first alternative fuel engine. Simultaneously, Agility revealed a new CNG Morgan Olson walk-in step van.

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Bill Combs, director of connected fleet at Penske Truck Leasing, speaking at the Connected Vehicle Technology Workshop

Connected Vehicle Technology Workshop Hosted by Penske

May 2, 2018ACT Expo kicked off the week with Connected Vehicle Technology workshop, hosted by Penske Truck Leasing.

ACT Expo

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Trucking Executive Panel Objects to EPA Fuel Economy Rollback Plan

May 2, 2018“Stay the course” is the message a panel of leading clean vehicle developers, users and regulators in the wake of the Trump Administration’s plan to roll back tough fuel economy and emissions regulations.

Kenworth Debuts Natural Gas-Electric Hybrid Truck

May 2, 2018Looking to grab a slice of the growing market for ultra clean heavy duty drayage and regional hauling trucks, Paccar’s Kenworth unit has developed a prototype natural gas-electric hybrid version of its Class 8, T680 day cab tractor.
Public-Private Partnerships Handshake

Partnerships: Your Booster for Clean Technology Growth

April 26, 2018While suppliers and buyers are well versed in partnering one on one, and the next sale is an absolutely essential factor to success, sales alone are not enough. New technologies are also a matter of building markets, and building a market requires partnerships, often with unexpected groups.

Business for Social Responsibility (BSR)

Where’s the VW Money?

April 18, 2018From mass transit to freight, more states are finalizing VW funding plans.

Fleet Owner
Fuel Diversity

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Fleets’ Appetite for Fuel Diversity Spurs Transition

April 11, 2018Fleets are increasingly placing emphasis on fuel diversity as fuel-system and refueling providers are keeping pace by expanding their offerings not only beyond gasoline and diesel, but also beyond the niches they traditionally filled.

NGT News

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School Decision Makers Deserve Facts about School Buses

April 10, 2018School district officials deserve evidence-based information when making decisions about school buses that affect budgets and environmental issues. Propane autogas school buses are quieter, save on fuel and maintenance costs, and have the lowest level of NOx of any school bus on the market.
ACT Expo Panel Discussion

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ACT Expo Announces 2018 Speaker Line Up

April 5, 2018The world’s most progressive fleet operators, advanced vehicle OEMs, clean fuel suppliers, and other industry leaders are set to take the stage at the largest clean transportation conference and expo

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Photo of San Diego MTS fleet of propane autogas buses.

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6 Fleets That Recently Switched to Propane Autogas

April 4, 2018Propane autogas proves to be a reliable, cost effective fuel to improve commercial fleet operations. The Propane Education & Research Council features the stories of six fleets as the latest additions to the council’s popular Straight Talk video series.

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NGVA Industry and government partnerships for Clean Air

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Cleaning up America’s Air with Industry & Government Partnerships

March 27, 2018Government/industry partnerships lead to the production of the cleanest heavy-duty engines available today.

Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica)

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Natural Gas Trucks: 5 Key Things Fleet Operators Should Know

Join us on Wednesday, April 4 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET for this complimentary webinar to gain an introduction to the economic and environmental benefits of natural gas trucks.

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