Natural gas will become a more popular fuel for commercial trucks if Navistar International and Clean Fuels Corp. can help it, and they intend to. Continue Reading

In an annual outlook, the U.S. Department of Energy says increased oil, natural gas and renewable energy production and energy efficiency improvements will reduce U.S. reliance on imported oil and other energy sources. Continue Reading

There’s been a lot of interest in natural gas as an alternative fuel for some types of trucking, largely because of its attractive price compared to diesel. But a study released by the U.S. Department of Energy says if natural gas exports continue to increase, it could cause prices here in the U.S. to rise by between 36% and 54% by 2018. Continue Reading

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. unveiled the route plan for the first phase of 150 new LNG fueling stations along what it’s calling “America’s Natural Gas Highway.” Continue Reading

Fleets interested in researching the potential of incorporating natural gas vehicles can now turn to a single source. The Natural Gas Vehicle Institute has made a Buyer’s Guide focusing on just natural gas vehicles available online. It covers Class 1-8 natural gas vehicles, engines and conversion systems. The guide allows the user to search by fuel type, vehicle class, vehicle type, model year and manufacturer, including original equipment manufacturers, small volume manufacturers and engine and chassis manufacturers. Search results yield Continue Reading

Buoyed by the benefits to the environment and reducing dependence on foreign oil, NGVAmerica, a national organization to furthering development and widespread use of vehicles powered by natural gas or hydrogen, is backing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal for certifying natural gas aftermarket vehicle conversion. It’s a step that will help expand the use of alternative fuels, and one that’s Continue Reading

With the back of state and federal funding, Ryder will become the first large commercial truck renting and leasing organization to utilize trucks fueled by natural gas. Selected by the San Bernardino Assciated Governments (SANBAG) Board, Ryder will receive nearly $20 million in state and federal funding through the local association to purchase more than Continue Reading

Natural gas vehicle usage is boosted by financial incentives, according to a recent study conducted in metropolitan New York. But the study also suggested that any incentives for using NGVs should be tied to actual emissions reductions; for example, a portion of the money would be returned if a certain targets are not Continue Reading