Obama details Phase II plans

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following-up his State of the Union address in January, US President Barack Obama has detailed the changes he expects the trucking industry to adopt.

Canada more receptive to LNG vehicles than US

HOUSTON, Texas -- As open as the Canadian market is to LNG vehicles, it still pales behind the reception China is giving the alternative fuel.

Pacific Coast Canola to truck canola oil to biofuel manufacturer

WINNIPEG, Man. — A special crop, pulse and canola processor has signed a major delivery contract, thanks to its trucking capabilities.

FedEx Express converts electric trucks to hydrogen hybrids

LATHAM, NY – FedEx Express is hybridizing some of its electric delivery trucks.

Mack, Volvo partner with Shell to support, promote use of LNG

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack and Volvo will be working will Shell to coordinate efforts and support activities that encourage the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel for commercial vehicles, the companies announced.

First-of-its-kind liquefied natural gas facility opens in Alberta

CALGARY, Alta. -- A new liquefied natural gas facility has opened in Alberta, which facility owner Encana Corporation says is the first of its kind in the province. The Cavalier LNG facility is located about 15 km east of the town of...

Freightliner to showcase new natural gas-powered Cascadia on N.A. tour

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Freightliner Trucks is now offering a customer demonstrator program for its all-new Cascadia 113 natural gas day cab. Five demonstrator tractors will be available to allow customers in Canada and the US to have direct access...

GE, Clean Energy join forces to expand LNG network in US

HOUSTON, Texas -- GE and Clean Energy Fuels are collaborating to expand the infrastructure for natural gas transportation in the US. Officials say the agreement will support Clean Energy’s efforts in developing a fuelling network to...

Natural gas conference for transportation industry coming this fall

HOUSTON, Texas -- In an effort to address the both the benefits and challenges of mass adoption of natural gas by fleets in the transportation industry, American Business Conferences will be hosting the Natural Gas Fleet Vehicles North American...

DHL Express adds 100 propane-fuelled vehicles to US fleet

PLANTATION, Fla. -- DHL Express has added 100 pickup and delivery vans to its fleet fuelled by propane autogas. The new Ford E-250 cargo vans, each equipped with a ROUSH CleanTech dedicated liquid propane autogas fuel system, will be on the...

Peterbilt to offer ISX12 G

DENTON, Texas -- Peterbilt has announced it will offer the natural gas Cummins Westport ISX12 G engine when it becomes available in 2013.

Mack to introduce natural gas versions of two trucks in 2013

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mack has announced it will be offering natural gas-powered versions of its Pinnacle and Granite models in 2013. Both models will utilize the Cummins Westport ISX12 G engine. Customer testing is scheduled to begin this year....

Cummins, Westport team up to create new on-highway natural gas engine

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins has expanded its on-highway natural gas engine lineup with the Cummins Westport ISX12 G and an amended joint-venture agreement with Westport Innovations. The ISX12 G is built on the Cummins ISX12 and uses the same...

Work Truck Show to feature ‘green’ truck test drive

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- The 2012 Work Truck Show will be giving attendees direct access to 21 environmentally friendly vehicles during its Green Truck Ride-and-Drive. Equipment demonstrations of electric PTOs and similar technologies will...

Waste not

BOLTON, Ont. - As engine manufacturers look to improve the efficiency of their products to comply with impending fuel economy standards, one of the obvious advancements to explore is waste heat recovery; harnessing wasted energy produced by the...