Linde Canada bringing LNG-powered Volvo FH to Canada for pilot project

Linde Canada will import five Volvo FH cabover trucks powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), and supply the related fueling infrastructure, in an exclusive one-time pilot project with the OEM.

Hexagon Agility enhances support for fuel systems

Hexagon Agility is boosting the support for its fuel systems through Hexagon Agility FleetCare, which combines a technical center, training academy, field service, and genuine parts. “Maintaining and servicing…

RNG framed as ‘low risk’ option to slash truck emissions

The journey to zero emissions has begun, but a global fuel system producer believes that several energy sources — including renewable natural gas (RNG) — will be needed to reach…

Hexagon sees untapped potential and promise in RNG

Hexagon Agility president Seung Baik shrugs his shoulders when asked why renewable natural gas (RNG) has yet to enjoy the limelight of diesel alternatives such as hydrogen fuel cells or…

Cummins X15N engine could expand natural gas interest

Hopes were high here, back in 2006, that a then-new 15-liter engine powered by liquefied natural gas would become a viable alternative to diesel for Canadian operators. Those hopes were…

Path to natural gas supported by larger engines, renewable fuels

Natural gas engines presented Werner Enterprises with several challenges when the fleet first experimented with the fuel. Truck drivers who had been using 15-liter engines “weren’t excited” about the reduced…

Paccar to offer Cummins X15N natural gas engine

Cummins X15N natural gas engines, which deliver 500 hp, will now be available in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. When running on renewable natural gas, also known as RNG or…

Holy crap! Ontario truck runs on cow manure.

The newest refuse vehicle to travel Ontario roads can be described as undeniably green because it is fueled by something undeniably brown — cow patties. Bluewater Recycling Association, the Ontario…

Natural gas continues to post sales gains

Natural gas truck sales were on the rise in Canada and the U.S. during the first two months of 2022, up 21% compared to the same period in 2021. The…

Cummins integrates natural gas engine and transmission

Cummins and Cummins Westport are joining forces on a new fully integrated natural gas powertrain to support heavy-duty applications. The Cummins ISX12N natural gas engine combines with the Endurant…

Cummins Westport natural gas engines meet low-NOx standards

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Cummins’ commitment to deliver sustainable products and lower NOx emissions continues with certification of the Cummins Westport B6.7N natural gas engine. It recently received certifications from…

Opinion: Renewable natural gas (RNG) seems like a tidy solution

Renewable natural gas (RNG) seems like a tidy solution for trucking, and we need to double our efforts to get off the diesel train as soon as we can.

Electrics, electronics and e-commerce transforming the aftermarket

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The repair and upkeep of Canada’s Class 6-8 trucks and trailers is no small matter. Analysts at MacKay and Company say the business is worth $4 billion a year and growing. And it’s being radically transformed before our eyes.

Kenworth offers near-zero NOx engine

Kenworth continues to expand the offerings that will run on natural gas, with T680, T880 and T880S trucks now available with Cummins Westport ISX12N near-zero-NOx emissions natural gas engines.

Kenworth makes natural decision

Kenworth T680, T880 and T880S trucks are now available with Cummins Westport L9N natural gas engines. The engines can generate “near zero” levels of NOx, emitting just 0.02…