NGT News

MARCH 20, 2024

The diesel engine line of Power Solutions International Inc. PSI), provider of emission-certified engines and power systems, is now approved for the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). This approval is a significant step in PSI’s efforts to offer more sustainable fuel options to its customers.

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NGT News

MAY 3, 2023

Mack Trucks rolled out a compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Mack Granite truck this week at the 2023 WasteExpo, presenting an option for refuse and recycling customers that want an alternative-fuel solution or that generate their own fuel.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 6, 2018

Trucking fleets are trying to do more with less, Knapheide engineer tells Work Truck Show’s Green Fleet Summit.

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NGT News

AUGUST 31, 2021

Power Solutions International Inc., an engines and power systems company, has entered into a master development and collaboration agreement with Hexagon Agility, which develops, manufactures and supplies compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquid petroleum gas (LPG) fuel systems used in medium vehicles. PSI manufactures and develops 6.0-

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

Traditional alternative fuel sources have been somewhat unreliable on a consistent basis. Wind power, for example, requires favorable wind conditions to generate enough energy for power. Solar energy is easily affected by the weather.

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NGT News

MARCH 26, 2024

Scania continues to expand its battery electric vehicle (BEV) truck line by introducing more electric trucks, axle configurations and cab alternatives, plus a number of power take-off (PTO) solutions.

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Fleet Owner

MAY 17, 2022

Ideanomics said the US Hybrid powertrain offers more power, range, and efficiencies than diesel-powered engines or other natural gas alternatives. And it also provides vehicle-to-vehicle charging of other EVs.

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NGT News

APRIL 21, 2023

Sales of natural gas-powered vehicles were mixed in the December to February time frame, according to the latest Alternative Fuels Quarterly by ACT Research. December activity lagged its year-ago level by 47%, with January falling behind by an even greater margin (-57% y/y). February saw a reversal, with y/y sales gaining 40%. “In

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MARCH 29, 2023

Viatec has recently unveiled its SmartPX, a plug-in electric alternative to gasoline or diesel generators. This system utilizes an electric powertrain that drives a rotary generator to produce pure sine-wave 120 VAC to 240 VAC power.

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NGT News

MAY 5, 2023

Hexagon Agility has introduced Hexagon Agility FleetCare, its comprehensive total life cycle service portfolio for fleets of compressed natural gas vehicles and other alternative-fuel options. Our […] The post Hexagon Agility Rolls Out Alt-Fuel Vehicle After-Sales Service Offering appeared first on NGT News.

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NGT News

MARCH 6, 2023

Propane Fueling Solutions has introduced a new portable, dual-purpose standalone fueling system that allows fleets with various alternative fuel vehicles to refuel with propane autogas or recharge with DC Level 3 fast chargers independent of the grid.

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NGT News

MARCH 26, 2021

NGVAmerica, a national organization dedicated to the development of a sustainable market for vehicles powered by natural gas and biomethane, says it supports the passage of Utah HB 91. The post NGVAmerica Supports Utah Bill Extending Alternative Fuel Credits appeared first on NGT News.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Alternative Fuels. Transitioning from petroleum-based marine fuel to alternative fuels is a key decarbonization strategy shipping companies must consider. Some shipping companies already use alternative fuels such as biofuel, liquified natural gas, and hydrogen to power their vessels. Electrified Containership Fleets.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

a supplier of advanced alternative fuel systems and components, has successfully completed a heavy-transport demonstration with KAJ Inrikes and others, of its H2 HPDI fuel system-equipped prototype truck hauling a trailer filled with IKEA home-furnishing products in Älmhult, Sweden. Westport Fuel Systems Inc.,

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Could wind power help power tomorrow’s shipping vessels as shippers look to become more environmentally-friendly? Alternative energy sources in shipping is quickly becoming mainstream. Despite the testing and prototypes available today, obstacles remain towards clean and green wind power.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Could ammonia be powering the container ships of the future? A new startup called Amogy is betting that ammonia will soon compete with other fuel sources in powering container ships. However, there has not been a technology converting ammonia to power efficiently and effectively. Most recently reported by Yahoo!

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2023

In many cases microgrids are now bankable investments due to high power costs, low renewable and battery costs, and the value of improving power resilience. The option of using local power generation from a microgrid for supplying your electric power can alleviate the risk of power outages when your main grid fails.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

CMA CGM Group, a global player in maritime, land, air, and logistics solutions, has taken delivery of the CMA CGM MERMAID (pictured), the first ship in a series of 10 new 2,000 TEU container ships powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), which will be progressively deployed in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

IVECO, a company that specializes in the commercialization and manufacture of vehicles powered by alternative fuels, has secured an order to deliver 100 Stralis Natural Power trucks powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) to NRG Argentina S.A., a supplier to the oil and gas industry.

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NGT News

DECEMBER 13, 2021

which includes companies that manufacture Horton, AEV, Road Rescue, Wheeled Coach and Leader brand ambulances, has signed several recent agreements that expand the prospects of alternative fuel-powered ambulances in the U.S. REV Group Inc., and abroad. HMC), as well as an […].

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NGT News

APRIL 9, 2021

recently demonstrated the benefits of fuel cell electric buses powered with Air Products’ hydrogen. Hydrogen fuel cell bus technology provides transit agencies with a proven, efficient alternative for a zero-emissions fleet under a vast range of operating conditions – and not just for […].

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 24, 2018

The Trillium CNG managing director offers some tips to fleets considering making the switch to alternative fuel-powered vehicles.

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Fleet Owner

MAY 5, 2019

Driver retention, higher use of alternative-powered vehicles cited in new report.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

HVO improves our service to customers by introducing a low-carbon renewable alternative fuel with minimal disruption. As an industry leader, we are rolling out HVO at scale and with impressive pace, to deliver immediate and substantial carbon savings while we continue to work towards viable zero-emission alternatives.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2023

Tritax Symmetry has entered into its first joint enterprise project with BasePower, a developer and operator of sustainable energy services, to supply clients at Symmetry Park Biggleswade with uninterrupted greener, cheaper warehousing power solutions, through the creation of a new on site 2MW energy centre.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Methanol-Power Jesper Kristensen, Group CEO of Unifeeder Group, said: “Building upon our commitment to methanol-powered vessels last year, this marks another significant stride towards the green transformation of our fleet and operations.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

American Electric Power (AEP) says it will accelerate its electric vehicle (EV) purchases with the goal of replacing 100% of its 2,300 cars and light-duty trucks with EV alternatives by 2030. AEP’s total fleet is composed of nearly 8,000 vehicles, including medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

The RedCap specification serves as an alternative that provides a respectable level of functionality with better battery life performance. For use cases like smart sensing, utility connectivity, wearable devices, and video surveillance systems, the massive bandwidth and accompanying high power consumption of 5G is “overkill.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Hyster has introduced new, alternative engine fuelling options which enables its big trucks and A Series IC forklifts to use HVO 100 (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) according to the EN15940 standard. These alternatives to diesel may help reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90%, supporting businesses in lowering their carbon footprint.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The vehicle will be based at Gist Hemel for the duration of the trial and is one of two 100% fully electric vehicles Gist is trialling as it continues to seek alternatives to reduce its carbon emissions and explore diesel alternatives. The second, the DAF CF power motive unit, is being trialled on routes from its operation in Thatcham.

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NGT News

APRIL 8, 2020

Loop Energy, a mobile-power company providing hydrogen fuel cell solutions for the medium- to heavy-duty vehicle market, has received a purchase order from a bus manufacturer in China to support the Nanjing municipal government’s objective of replacing its existing 7,000-unit battery-electric bus fleet with an improved battery-hydrogen hybrid (..)

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Truck News

MAY 27, 2022

Walmart Canada has reserved 130 of the yet-built Tesla Semi and plans to shift its entire fleet to alternative power sources by 2028. Look no further than some of Canada’s largest transportation providers for evidence of a shift to zero-emission vehicles. CN will take delivery of 15 battery-electric trucks this year.

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NGT News

JULY 17, 2020

million in funding for five private businesses to convert their motor fleets to cleaner alternative fuels as part of the settlement of the Volkswagen (VW) ‘defeat devices’ case. Existing diesel-powered vehicles will be replaced with new vehicles that use clean alternative fuels like electricity, propane […].

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2023

The ReachStacker is part of the H2Ports project, which aims to introduce hydrogen-powered vehicles and equipment in port operations. The on-board hydrogen fuel cell charges the batteries, which power the electric motors and hydraulic systems enabling the ReachStacker to lift laden containers with similar performance to a diesel alternative.

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Fleet Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The 100-amp alternator can deliver powerful performance at max rated temperatures.

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Fleet Owner

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Future enhancements to the calculator will include alternative power variants, as well as the ability to customize powertrains featuring specific Spicer Electrified with TM4 systems.

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 24, 2018

Though major hurdles on battery life and weight still need to be solved, more trucking companies exploring alternative power.

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