Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced that it has received a new purchase order from a leading natural gas vehicle system integrator for supplying its industry-leading, ultra-lightweight high capacity carbon composite compressed natural gas (CNG) storage tanks for long-haul trucks. The purchase order is valued at $857,000. Alan Niedzwiecki, President and CEO of Quantum, [...]
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Every trucker needs auto insurance.Volvo Trucks adds natural gas-powered VNL daycab to lineup
March 29th, 2012 
Aaron Turpen Volvo Trucks announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show the addition of a natural gas-powered Volvo VNL daycab. This is a unique point in time in regards to dealing with fuel efficiency, said Ron Huibers, president, Volvo Trucks North American Sales & Marketing “There is an alignment of interest among industry, manufacturers and government,” Huibers said. [...]
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No Comments »Capacity To Offer 3 Eco-Friendly Engines By End of Next Year
March 18th, 2012 Aaron Turpen Capacity of Texas has announced it is expanding its terminal truck lineup to include three eco-friendly options by the end of next year. We’ve talked about the company’s PHETT electric terminal tractor (yard goat) before, now they’re adding more options. They include a zero-emissions terminal truck powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology, a propane hybrid [...]
GM introduces CNG bi-fuel Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups for commercial market
March 7th, 2012 Aaron Turpen General Motors is introducing compressed natural gas (CNG) bi-fuel versions of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD extended cab pickup trucks. Fleet and retail consumers can place orders beginning this April. The vehicles feature a CNG-capable Vortec 6.0L V8 engine that seamlessly transitions between CNG and gasoline fuel systems. With both CNG [...]
