Fuel / Technology: Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

Renewable natural gas from anaerobic digester

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New Approach to Trash is Displacing Fossil Fuels

July 27, 2018In July 2018, renewable natural gas began to flow into Southern California's natural gas distribution system from a state-of-the-art high solid anaerobic digester that processes organic waste that would otherwise have been sent to a landfill.

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Is Natural Gas renewable?

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Is Renewable Natural Gas a Fossil Fuel?

July 19, 2018To those of us in the industry, this question may sound like a no-brainer. However, this question and similar ones are still commonly asked.

California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership

The Funding Fireworks Show Is About to Start, Where Will You Be?

July 5, 2018Utilities and states across the country lead with substantial investments in clean transportation projects and a commitment to reducing emissions.

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Trump’s Bailout for Coal Power May Undermine the Benefits of EVs

June 26, 2018President Trump has ordered Secretary of Energy Rick Perry to prepare immediate steps to prevent the retirement of coal and nuclear electricity generating facilities. This could delay the progress in the transportation sector.

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Alternative Fuel Vehicles Help Disaster Recovery, Fleet Resiliency

June 12, 2018Vehicles that run on an alternative fuel – such as biodiesel, electricity, natural gas, and propane – can help build system resiliency by diversifying an emergency response fleet if a storm or other emergency disrupts a state’s primary fuel supply.

Clean Communities of Central New York (CC of CNY)

final VW settlement plans

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FUNDING: Get Ready to Drink from the VW Firehose

June 6, 2018Final VW settlement plans open up for applicants in several states across the U.S. and school districts among the early winners.

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New Generation Biofuels Increasing in Viability

May 24, 2018It is predicted that mid – long term development in technology will improve the efficiency of biofuel production processes making it increasingly practical to produce more in a shorter time period.

Santa Monica Big Blue Bus runs on RNG.

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RNG Is the Fast Track to Cleaner Air in California

May 10, 2018RNG has four big benefits: It’s a climate twofer, reducing greenhouse gas emissions through both its production and use. It reduces toxic air pollution. Its local production creates good jobs. And it can do all this now, through use in readily available near-zero natural gas engines.

California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition

Clean School Buses

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4 Ways School Districts Can Clean Buses & Boost Bottom Lines

May 9, 2018Cleaning up school buses benefits both school districts’ bottom lines and the health of the students they serve. Here are 4 ways to clean school buses.

Houston-Galveston Area Council

New Trillium Logo

Trillium CNG Rebrands as Trillium as it Expands into Alternative Fuels

May 3, 2018Trillium CNG is dropping the CNG from its name to rebrand as Trillium. The goal is to continue to support alternative fuels, like CNG, and more recent alternative fuel vehicles such as electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

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.

ACT Expo

Landfill for Gain Clean Fuel

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GAIN Clean Fuel Announces Expansion of Its Renewable Natural Gas Offering

May 2, 2018GAIN Clean Fuel has recently expanded availability of its RNG offering through the now operational Woodland Meadows Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF) in Wayne, Michigan.

ACT Expo

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.

ACT Expo

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.