Does Buying an Electric Vehicle Make Sense?
Want an electric vehicle? A new study by Carnegie Mellon University says the one you should buy depends on where you live.
Record Fleet Sales for Nissan EVs In Europe
Nissan sold more than 7,500 LEAFs and e-NV200s to fleet operators and municipalities in Europe, notching a 28% share of the EV fleet market. That marks over 20,000 Nissan EVs sold to fleet customers across Europe since its launch.
Largest Public/Private CNG Station Opens in Central Florida
The six-acre facility, which includes five CNG dispensers with the capacity to distribute 40 gallons per minute, comprises two stations within one location – a private station for LYNX and a second station open to the public at large.
Republic Services Adds CNG Garbage Trucks to Florida, St. Louis Fleets
The new CNG trucks replace older diesel-powered collection trucks and bring the total number of natural gas vehicles operated by Republic in South Florida to 127 and grows Republic’s St. Louis fleet to 107 CNG-powered vehicles.
Tesla Updates the Model S with Facelift, New Features
In addition to this new look, the Tesla Model S has been updated with faster charging, interior improvements and a HEPA air filtration system.
CleanFUEL CEO Talks Bankruptcy, Future of Alternative Fuels
Curtis Donaldson, CEO of CleanFUEL USA, spoke with NGT News about the bankruptcy and what it means for his company, and the industry, going forward.
CleanFUEL USA Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
“We are taking this action so we can continue to strengthen and adapt our business to meet the changing dynamics in the alternative fuel industry,” says Curtis Donaldson, founder and president of CleanFUEL USA.
Phoenix Orders 120 CNG Buses in $62.4 Million Deal
The City says the new buses will replace existing LNG buses that average 12 years in age and 500,000 miles of service. Some of the old LNG buses are as old as 18 years, with nearly 1 million miles on the odometer.
Tesla Model 3 to Launch With 215-Mile Range, Supercharging and Autopilot Standard
Elon Musk has unveiled his magnum opus, the Tesla Model 3 - his $35,000 electric vehicle for the masses. The Model 3 promises a 215-mile driving range, 0 to 60 MPH in under six seconds, and both Supercharging and Autopilot standard.
Tesla Model 3 Reservation Details Revealed, Ordering Opens Today
Though production of the Model 3 won’t begin until the end of 2017, Tesla has already begun taking reservations with a $1,000 refundable deposit.
Love’s Travel Stops Completes Purchase of Trillium CNG
Love’s customers now have access to the 37 acquired Trillium stations. Combined, Love’s and Trillium now operate 65 public-access CNG facilities.
2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-In Hybrid Debuts with Twice the EV Range
Offering twice the electric driving range as the previous Prius Plug-In and a driving range of over 600 miles with a full charge and a full tank of gas, the new Prius Prime is Toyota’s latest effort to continue its domination of the hybrid car market.
ampCNG Names New CEO, Acquires 17 Trillium CNG Stations
In addition to acquiring 17 Trillium CNG stations, ampCNG has appointed Grant Zimmerman CEO of the company. ampCNG operates stations in Texas, the Midwest and the Southeast.
UPS Investing $100 Million in CNG Vehicles and Infrastructure
The delivery company will build 12 new CNG fueling stations and add 380 new CNG tractors to its growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet.
Hybrid Trailer Concept Could Improve Semi-Truck Fuel Economy by 30%
Hyliion hybridizes the trailer portion of a tractor-trailer combination, using regenerative braking to capture power when the trailer is slowing down and reuses that energy to power the trailer upon acceleration.
