2012 Chevy Volt Maintains 100% Battery Capacity After 300,000 Miles
The owner claims to have covered approximately one-third of the 300,000 miles using just electricity, yet the Volt’s battery pack remains at its full capacity.
Advancing Fleet CNG Fueling Adoption Through Virtual Pipeline Networks
A virtual pipeline, in simple terms, is a substitute to physical pipelines that distribute gas via land or sea transport. Leveraging compression technology and high-volume storage, an uninterrupted flow of CNG can be transported across a logistics network to provide a flexible and reliable fueling source for fleet vehicles.
Oakridge Supplying Batteries for 400-Mile Electric Semi-Truck System
The fully electric interstate truck propulsion system that will enable interstate trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of 80,000 pounds to travel more than 400 miles per charge.
2017 Ford Transit Upgrades Include CNG and LPG Capabilities
The 3.7-liter V6 engine will now be standard on dual rear wheel van and wagon models, lowering the base price and providing the option of compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied petroleum (LPG) capability.
2017 Chevy Volt Arriving Soon at Dealerships Nationwide
Pricing for the 2017 Chevy Volt starts at $34,095, including destination, and the plug-in hybrid offers buyers 53 miles of electric driving range and a 42 MPG rating from the Environmental Protection Agency.
GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado Pickups to Offer eAssist Mild-Hybrid Drivetrain
The GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickups will begin offering GM’s eAssist mild-hybrid technology to help achieve up to 13% greater city fuel economy.
New Volkswagen Caddy TGI BlueMotion is Powered by CNG
The Caddy TGI BlueMotion, a family/city delivery van, runs on either CNG or biogas, and its manual gearbox is available for the first time with the DSG dual-clutch gearbox.
Quick Drive: Green Bridge Technologies’ CNG-Powered Chevy Trax
Green Bridge Technologies (GBT) is also offering dedicated CNG versions of the Buick Encore crossover, the Chevrolet Cruze sedan and Chevrolet Sonic subcompact, each offering 250+ miles of driving range on CNG.
Department of Energy Budget Request Reduces Clean Cities Funding
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released its 2017 budget proposal that includes a 32% reduction in spending for the Clean Cities program. The 2017 budget proposal also trims back the vehicle technologies deployment fund by one-third.
Nissan LEAF with Longer-Range 30 kWh Battery Debuts
Nissan’s compact electric vehicle now delivers up to 155 miles of driving range on a single charge thanks to a new 30 kWh battery pack.
Antelope Valley Transit Authority to Buy 85 BYD Electric Buses
All 85 buses will have a range of more than 160 miles on a single battery charge, and the AVTA is also installing a wireless charging system to extend the fleet’s range.
Tesla Model 3 Will Debut in March, Start at $35,000 Before Incentives
The electric automaker will begin taking pre-orders for the 200-mile Model 3 in March, and a combination of government incentives could bring the price as low as $21,500.
Obama Proposes Funding Cleantech Investments with $10/Barrel Tax on Oil
The tax would be phased in over five years and would add nearly $20 billion of additional funding per year into studying and expanding clean transportation options.
Trillium CNG Finds A Buyer: Love’s Travel Stops
If approved by regulators, the agreement will add 37 public CNG locations to the Love’s network, bringing the number of Love’s-operated public CNG facilities to 65.
Faulty Battery Suspected in CNG Garbage Truck Blast
Investigators in Hamilton Township, N.J., have determined that a faulty battery is to blame for starting the fire that caused a compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered garbage truck to erupt in flames on Jan. 26.
CNG-Powered Garbage Truck Bursts into Flames in N.J.
The ignition launched the CNG tank into a nearby resident’s dining room, though fortunately nobody was injured. An investigation into the cause of the fire is under way.
Retail Sales of CNG Class 8 Trucks Down 1% in 2015
Despite a decline in diesel prices, companies continue to invest in natural gas infrastructure and vehicles.
Mt. Washington Auto Road Adds Second Propane-Powered SnowCoach
The tracked vehicles will take tourists two-thirds of the way up the East Coast's highest peak.
Recall Issued for Daimler Cascadia Trucks Powered by CNG
Daimler is expected to notify affected owners beginning Feb. 1.
Motiv and Creative Bus Sales Debuts All-Electric School Bus
The companies partnered to offer a new zero-emission vehicle for school districts.
Alt-Fuel Tax Credits in Action: CNG Station Cuts Price at Pump
Thanks to the recent credit extension, a municipal utility is offering cheaper CNG to fleet customers.
Transit Agency Rolls Out Diverse CNG Fleet
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority has added three different models of compressed natural gas vehicles.
More CNG Station Grants on Tap in Colorado
The CEO is seeking applications from developers interested in expanding CNG infrastructure throughout the state.
Annual NGV Sales to Reach Almost 4 Million Units in 2025, Says Report
Navigant Research offers a mixed bag of predictions for the global natural gas vehicle market.
Nebraska Launches Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program
"We expect the funds to be expended quickly," says the Nebraska Energy Office director.
Procter & Gamble Achieves Natural Gas Fleet Goal
The large company and its North American carriers teamed up to increase the use of natural gas vehicles delivering P&G products.
UPS Wrapping Up Major CNG Deployment
UPS provides an update on its expanded compressed natural gas fleet and talks about low diesel prices.
Congress Extends Federal Alternative Fuel Tax Credits
Thanks to new legislation, the U.S. alternative fuel industry will again be able to cash in on significant incentives.