Asociace NGV – zemní plyn a biometan v dopravě, CNG

22. 2. 2012

In the Chinese city of Ningbo, the port of which has recorded the greatest growth in container business in the world, motor vehicle exhaust emissions has become a major source of urban air pollution; the vehicle population passed 1 million at end 2010. The Ningbo Municipal Development and Reform Com Více

22. 2. 2012

AGA Gas AB, a member of the Linde Group, and Viking Line Abp have signed an agreement on delivery of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Viking Line’s new cruise ship, the 57,000 grt, 214 m (702 ft) M/S Viking Grace. “AGA’s and Viking Line’s investment means major environmental gains in comparison to tra Více

22. 2. 2012

Vision Motor Company (VMC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Noble Automotive Group, Inc., designs, assembles and markets vehicles which run on 100% low-cost clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG). Since 2008 the company has been working to develop a new range of natural gas vehicles for the North A Více

21. 2. 2012

Market-ready in 4th Quarter 2012 Innovation company 3M and natural gas producer Chesapeake Energy Corporation have entered into an agreement to collaborate in designing, manufacturing and marketing a broad portfolio of compressed natural gas (CNG) tanks for use in all sectors of the United States tr Více

20. 2. 2012

Agreement Provides Future Scalability and Cost Effective Production Once Threshold Volumes Have Been Achieved Westport Innovations Inc., a global supplier of natural gas engines, has entered into a Supply Agreement with Cummins to allow manufacturing of the Westport HD 15 litre engine in a Cummins m Více

20. 2. 2012

Heavy Duty ISX12 G Natural Gas Engine Targets Regional Trucking, Vocational and Refuse Markets in North America Westport and Cummins Agree on New Focus for CWI Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI), a joint venture of Cummins Inc. and Westport Innovations Inc., has developed a 12 litre heavy-duty, factory bui Více

16. 2. 2012

Central Freight Lines (CFL), a less-than-truckload (LTL) for-hire common carrier, is to test 15 new clean air tractors under a grant from the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) in Texas, USA. The latest in a series of steps the company is taking to help protect the environment and foster the use Více

16. 2. 2012

E-Z Pack Manufacturing, LLC, a manufacturer of waste collection truck bodies based in Kentucky, has completed delivery of Waste Pro USA’s first-ever compressed natural gas (CNG) solid waste collection truck. Waste Pro, a Florida-based privately owned solid waste collection, recycling, processing and Více

16. 2. 2012

Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc.,  a designer, manufacturer and supplier of alternative fuel components and systems, has purchased from the Wayne business of Dresser Italia S.r.l., the assets of its CUBOGAS compressor division, specializing in natural gas compressors and packaging solutions in an all-ca Více

16. 2. 2012

Indian auto manufacturer Maruti Suzuki has celebrated the sale of its 10 millionth vehicle for the domestic market with the unveiling of a celebration edition of its C-segment 1.6 litre SX4 sedan. Maruti will continue its commitment to natural gas vehicles by including a CNG option. The SX4 CNG seda Více

16. 2. 2012

Sunny DeWakar, CEO of NGV Motori, USA  and Dean Sloane, Founder and Managing Director of Clean Vehicle Solutions, LLC (CVS), are collaborating to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding demand for vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). Already they have successfully engineered, fabricated Více

15. 2. 2012

NGV GLOBAL SPONSOR PROFILE Clean Air Power is leading the move towards using natural gas as a fuel for heavy good vehicles by developing Dual-Fuel™ technologies that substantially cut fuel costs and carbon emissions while still maintaining the original engine’s performance and efficiency. Dual-Fuel™ Více

14. 2. 2012

Cost of conversion of vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG) in Peru has dropped over the past two years from USD 1500 to USD 1200, reports La Republica. Edgardo Escobar, general manager of Peruana de Gas Natural (PGN), says the difference is due to an increased number of workshops and brands offe Více

14. 2. 2012

In 1998 US company Universal Lubricant’s Environmental Services Division took up its mission to re-refine and recycle used oil. Now, and in response to the swelling interest in natural gas vehicles (NGVs) across North America, it has launched a re-refined engine oil line specifically designed Více

14. 2. 2012

The R&D Department of Sinotruk Qingdao Heavy Industry Co., Ltd has recently developed a new type of compressed natural gas (CNG) engine for wide-body dump trucks used by the mining industry. The engine has been built for the HOVA60 model truck, up to now only available as diesel-powered. Four CN Více

13. 2. 2012

John Walker, president and CEO of FortisBC, has captured the air of optimism in Canada’s domestic market for natural gas as a fuel for transportation by addressing opportunities available to his company, in an article written for the Vancouver Sun. The improved environment for NGVs follows a m Více

13. 2. 2012

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc., developer and producer of natural gas, hydrogen and hybrid electric vehicle technologies, has introduced a new composite compressed natural gas (CNG) tank targeting the expanding commercial natural gas fleets including refuse truck applications.  The Více

13. 2. 2012

In the US State of Oklahoma, OEM Systems is a quiet achiever in the North American natural gas vehicle industry. The certified Woman-Owned SBA Small Business, a manufacturer and upfitter of vehicle equipment, commenced its campaign to convert vehicles from diesel or gasoline to compressed natural ga Více

13. 2. 2012

Representatives of RariTEK, the official partner of OJSC KAMAZ producing CNG vehicles, recently made a working trip to several large cities of Siberia, resulting in several positive outcomes for the vehicle manufacturer. In Novosibirsk, discussions with the Deputy mayor focused on issues relating to Více

10. 2. 2012

Santa Cruz Metro is the recipient of a USD 11,010,047 grant from the California Department of Transportation’s Proposition 1B round of funding, which will be applied to the construction of a new Metro Base bus operations center. The Santa Cruz Sentinel reports the new facility will improve Met Více

10. 2. 2012

Rush Enterprises, Inc., owner and operator of a network of commercial vehicle dealerships across the USA, says representatives from its Rush Truck Centers in Austin and Waco, Texas have participated in a review of the first of 60 Peterbilt Model 388 LNG (liquefied natural gas) trucks that will be de Více

10. 2. 2012

On January 12, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in New Delhi published a newly approved standard: Composite Cylinders for On-Board Storage of Compressed Natural gas (CNG) as a Fuel for Automotive Vehicle – Specification (IS 15935 : 2011).  The Standard was adopted after the draft finalized Více

9. 2. 2012

The United Kingdom’s All Party Parliamentary Group on Peak Oil and Gas (APPGOPO) was recently brought up to date on how the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) for transportation fuel can reduce oil dependence in UK heavy goods transport whilst delivering 30% reduction in CO2 emissions, by CNG Více

7. 2. 2012

Beijing Municipal People’s Government and Petrochina, part of state-owned oil and gas giant China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) have jointly signed a strategic agreement to promote the use of LNG in the city’s public transport sector, reports China News. Under the agreement CNPC Více

7. 2. 2012

Catalonia, a region in north-east Spain, is home to two new fuelling stations set up by Ham Group, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) distributor and transport company. Together with filling station proprietor Bionet, Ham has set up a new public access compressed (CNG) and liquefied natural gas station i Více

7. 2. 2012

Nopetro LLC, based in Tallahassee, Florida, is dedicated to developing a network of publicly accessible liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations throughout the US Southeast for heavy and medium duty vehicles. The groundwork for the first of those stations has tak Více

6. 2. 2012

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has signed a 10-year agreement with Green Energy Oilfield Services, a major Texas truck transport provider, to build, supply, and maintain a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling station at Green Energy headquarters in Fairfield, Texas. The LNG station will fuel Green Ener Více

6. 2. 2012

Landi Renzo USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Landi Renzo SpA, has received the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order for the 2012 Ford 5.4 liter CNG E Series passenger and cargo vans.  The Executive Order is for the dedicated CNG (compressed natural gas) system for the Ford Econolin Více

6. 2. 2012

Florida State University (FSU has embarked on research that it hopes will enhance American’s view of natural gas cars, leading to improved acceptance and reduced dependence on foreign oil. Kirby Kemper, the Robert O. Lawton Professor of Physics and vice president for Research at FSU says that Více

5. 2. 2012

The Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas engine, manufactured by Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI), a major provider of high-performance, alternative fuel engines for the global market, will be offered by truck manufacturer Navistar in the International® TranStar and WorkStar trucks. The Cummins Westport IS Více

5. 2. 2012

Under the directives of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Lt. General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) is transferring its 522 vehicles to run on natural gas. The Department of Transport at ADP, as part of its efforts to reduce pollution and maintain a clean envir Více

4. 2. 2012

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2. 2. 2012

After a successful debut in 2011 VW has again presented a special edition VW Caddy for a limited two-month offer. Adopting the name of renowned German “Circus Roncalli” to promote its own circus star, the VW Caddy Roncalli Edition range includes the compressed natural gas (CNG) powered C Více

2. 2. 2012

Greenfuel Energy Solutions in Gurgaon, just south of New Delhi and within India’s National Capital Region (NCR), and WEH Gas Technology of Germany, manufacturer of CNG and H2 refuelling systems, have jointly opened WEH’s first service center in the country. Taking eleven months to complete since con Více

2. 2. 2012

The municipality of Naberezhnye Chelny, located in the the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, recently hosted a conference on “CNG KAMAZ Vehicles”, which was initiated by OJSC KAMAZ – OOO RariTEK, the manufacturer. Participants learned of the many benefits of utilising natural gas fuelled vehicles. The Více

1. 2. 2012

EQT Foundation, set up by US energy company EQT Corporation in 2003 to support the environment and encourage the development of safe, healthy, diverse, livable communities, has awarded more than USD 900,000 in grants to five Pittsburgh area non-profit organizations to support community programming a Více

1. 2. 2012

EcoDual, LLC, a provider of dual-fuel conversion systems for heavy duty diesel trucks, has achieved authorization from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to begin installing its systems on 2004 to 2009 Cummins ISX engines. The EcoDual conversion kit for the 15L Cummins ISX engine, one of Více

1. 2. 2012

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. , major provider of natural gas fuel for transportation across North America, has signed a strategic joint marketing and fueling agreement with truck and engine manufacturer Navistar International Corp. Clean Energy will provide a comprehensive CNG/LNG fueling solution desig Více

31. 1. 2012

Metro Taxi, the State of Connecticut’s largest, full-service taxicab company, has rolled out six new MV-1 mobility vehicles, reports Connecticut Business News Journal (conntact). Developed by Miami-based The Vehicle Production Group LLC and produced in Indiana, the compressed natural gas (CNG) Více

30. 1. 2012

TrilliumHD, a joint venture between Integrys Transportation Fuels, LLC, operating as Trillium CNG, and Paper Transport, Inc., both with offices in Green Bay, Wisconsin is building the area’s first public compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station. The station’s primary customers will b Více

30. 1. 2012

NGVAmerica, the trade association that represents the U.S. natural gas vehicle industry, hailed President Obama’s call for using more natural gas in the transportation sector. The President made this call last week at a United Parcel Service (UPS) facility in Las Vegas when he discussed his clean en Více

30. 1. 2012

AT&T plans to take delivery of 1,200 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG) dedicated cargo vans for deployment to AT&T service centers across the United States. It is the largest-ever order of CNG vehicles from General Motors. AT&T will use the vans to provide and maintain commu Více

25. 1. 2012

Xebec Adsorption Inc., a provider of biogas upgrading, natural gas and hydrogen purification solutions for the clean energy market, has been awarded a $2.2 million contract to supply a biogas upgrading plant for a waste to energy project located in South Korea. The order was placed by Potlatch Inc., Více

25. 1. 2012

Striving to reduce its carbon footprint Reading Buses, based in Berkshire, has expressed confidence that its latest choice of alternative powered vehicle is even better than its recent batch of electric hybrids. They have commenced a six-week trial with a MAN compressed natural gas (CNG) powered bus Více

25. 1. 2012

Communications holding company AT&T is cruising towards its target of 15,000 cleaner-fuel fleet vehicles with the deployment of its 5000th clean vehicle – a compressed natural gas (CNG) powered van. In fact, AT&T has made one of the largest U.S. corporate commitments to compressed natu Více

24. 1. 2012

The City of Pomona, California, has replaced its entire diesel powered refuse fleet of 22 trucks with compressed natural gas (CNG) Mack trucks set up with New Way bodies, reports Government Fleet. City Council approved the purchase in December 2011, and the City expects delivery of the vehicles R Více

24. 1. 2012

As part of its continued commitment to sustainable practices, American foodservice distributor US Foods’ Oklahoma City Division is using five new trucks that run on compressed natural gas (CNG). Natural gas is cleaner burning than gasoline, and reduces ozone-forming emissions by an average of Více

23. 1. 2012

ITM Power, a UK-based energy storage and clean fuel company, has achieved CE compliance for a standardised HFuel product, the Company’s transportable hydrogen refueling system. This enables commercial sales of such systems to commence in the EU. Following a competitive tender process, ITM Power won Více

23. 1. 2012

Cornerstone Environmental Group, LLC, an environment-focused engineering consultancy, is part of a team that received a 2011 Project of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Rodefeld Landfill BioCNG Vehicle Fuel Project as part of the Landfill Methane Outreach Pr Více

23. 1. 2012

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued an Executive Order (EO) on Greenkraft Inc’s 2012 dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems on General Motors 14,000 GVRW and above 6.0 8-cylinder engine. Greenkraft, Inc is a manufacturer of alternative fuel systems for use in transporta Více

23. 1. 2012

Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has completed the development of a large, 9 000 TEU container ship fuelled by LNG and obtained Approval in Principle from DNV. The ship is designed with a new type of LNG tank that provides more space for container cargo. KHI obtained DNV Approval in Principle for bot Více

21. 1. 2012

Fuel economies and lower emissions are the outcome of a new 14,000 TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered container ship design approved in-principle by  international vessel classification society Bureau Veritas. IFW reports the design was developed in a joint industry project between Korea’s Daew Více

20. 1. 2012

Germany’s ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club e.V.) has declared its annual choices for Yellow Angel Awards and once again the natural gas powered VW Passat TWI EcoFuel has been designated “Yellow Angel” in the Car of the Future Category. It received the same award in 2011. Více

20. 1. 2012

“Surrey will have a refuse and recycling fleet by 2014 powered … by a renewable form of natural gas [biomethane] made from the city’s own wastes.” Surrey, the second largest city in the Canadian province of British Columbia, is implementing a ground-breaking municipal waste m Více

19. 1. 2012

Omnitek Engineering Corporation, a developer and provider of new natural gas engines and conversion systems, has been selected by India-based Tata Motors to supply original equipment high-pressure natural gas filters for 2012 passenger vehicles, expanding a supplier agreement for commercial vehicle Více

19. 1. 2012

Carlos Villegas, president of Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB), Bolivia’s state-owned and operated petrol company, says the company is planning to populate the major route between the cities of La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz with five compressed natural gas (CNG) filling Více

19. 1. 2012

CNG VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN FOCUS:  ISSUES, CAUSES AND SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS -  an article by Mr. Asim Riaz, Research Engineer/Visiting Lecturer MS Energy Engineering, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan Over recent weeks 44 people have died in accidents involving public sector transp Více

19. 1. 2012

The Iran natural gas vehicle market continues to thrive. The current tally of compressed natural gas (CNG) service stations currently operating in Iran is now 1,820 reports Zawya. That figure is reportedly set to grow to 2,000 by the end of the Iranian calendar year (March 20). Approximately 18 mill Více

19. 1. 2012

All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) delegation plays pivotal role Following a long period of turmoil around natural gas supply for vehicle fuel and a string of incidents contentiously associated with compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems, a delegation of All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) h Více

19. 1. 2012

In Ho Chi Minh City the HCM City Transport Co-operatives Union has inaugurated a fleet of five South Korean manufactured compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, making it the second company in the country to provide environmentally friendly buses. In 2011 state-owned Sai Gon Bus Company launched a fleet Více

18. 1. 2012

The Dominican Republic has celebrated the opening of a new compressed natural gas (CNG) filling station in Santo Domingo, its capital city. It is also one of twenty planned in the first stage of what the Technical Office of Land Transport (OTTT) has said will eventually be 100 CNG filling stations n Více

18. 1. 2012

Grant applications accepted until April 16, 2012, 5:00 p.m. CST The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has made up to $4.5 million in grants available to eligible individuals, businesses, and governmental entities to support the development of a network of natural gas vehicle fueling s Více

17. 1. 2012

The province of Liaoning, located in China’s northeast and bordering North Korea, is planning to build 40-50 compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling stations in a bid to clean up its air, reports Fushun News. The plan is just one stage of the gasification of the whole region, which will see 300 Více

16. 1. 2012

The Autogas program, a natural gas vehicle stimulus program managed by PDVSA, Venezuela’s state-owned oil and gas company, is making progress, reports entorno inteligente. Official Gazette No. 38967 (July 2008) declared the goal for percentage of vehicles to be assembled in the country equippe Více

16. 1. 2012

The GO Group provides airport shuttles at more than 50 airports in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Scotland, England, France and Italy. However, GO companies serving San Francisco International, Seattle-Tacoma International, Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International, Dallas-Ft. Worth and P Více

13. 1. 2012

The province of Sichuan in central China has taken steps to exercise more control over its burgeoning natural gas vehicle development with the introduction of safety management practices, effective 1st February, reports China Daily. According to the Legislative Affairs Office of Sichuan Provincial G Více

13. 1. 2012

Global power systems company Rolls-Royce, has signed a contract to deliver engines and propulsion systems for what is claimed to be the world’s first Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) powered tugs. The two vessels have been ordered by Norwegian company Buksér og Berging AS and will enter service in late 2013 Více

13. 1. 2012

In Novosibirk, the largest city in Siberia, Sibir Industrial and Construction Concern has bought ten KAMAZ natural gas powered trucks. The new trucks will be used for transportation of sand and crushed stone. According to Dmitry Chervov, Director General of Sibir-razvitiye (a member of Sibir Concern Více

13. 1. 2012

Indonesia is gearing up to encourage private motorists to shift to natural gas vehicles (NGVs) with plans to add 110 new gas stations in Java at an estimated cost of Rp 4 trillion (USD 435 million), reports The Jakarta Globe. Deputy energy and mineral resources minister, Widjajono Partowidagdo, said Více

13. 1. 2012

150 LNG Truck Fueling Stations Enabling Goods Movement Coast-to-Coast and Border-to-Border Anticipated by End of 2013 The route plan for the first phase of 150 new LNG fueling stations for America’s Natural Gas Highway (ANGH) was unveiled on January 12, by Clean Energy Fuels Corp., provider of Více

13. 1. 2012

As part of its commitment to alternative fuel technologies, India’s Tata Motors has demonstrated the compressed natural gas powered Tata Nano CNG Concept and the Tata Magic IRIS CNG at the 2012 Auto Expo in New Delhi. Tata says the Nano showcases the company’s capability to develop all k Více

13. 1. 2012

Staff of Ivory Coast bus company Société de Transport Abidjanais (SOTRA) and PETROCI (National Society of Petroleum Operations in Côte d’Ivoire) have undergone specialised training on compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles with representatives of GDF SUEZ. The training, which took place in Dece Více

13. 1. 2012

Prospects for the Development and Use of CNG in Transport – Prague, February 29 – 21, 2012 The Czech Gas Association (CGA) will deliver its 5th international conference dedicated to the use of compressed natural gas and biomethane for transport in Central and Eastern Europe next month, under t Více

13. 1. 2012

Growth of the LNG vehicle market would be accelerated if certain technical and economic barriers (…) to expanding LNG fueling infrastructure were removed or reduced. (RFP) Request For Proposals 500-11-503: Liquefied Natural Gas Vehicle Infrastructure Improvement Research and Development – Více

11. 1. 2012

Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat and Chrysler Group LLC, has stated in an interview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, that Chrysler plans to begin selling natural gas-powered pickups in the U.S. this year, targeting fleet customers, reports Bloomberg. “We are going to bring the Více

10. 1. 2012

Xebec Adsorption Inc., a provider of biogas upgrading, natural gas and hydrogen purification solutions for the clean energy market, has recently received first orders from three new customers valued at CDN 540,000 (USD 530,000) for its NGX line of natural gas dryers for use in compressed natural gas Více

10. 1. 2012

Ryder System, Inc., a commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions provider based in Miami, Florida has signed its first Flex-to-Green lease agreement with Source Interlink Companies, Inc., an integrated media, publishing, merchandising and logistics company. With a Flex-to-Green Více

10. 1. 2012

Natural Gas Vehicle Infrastructure Conference & Exhibition – January 24-25, Houston, Texas. Last chance discount expires this Friday. With more than 300 delegates confirmed to attend this close to sell-out event and more than 30 world class presenters prepared to lead them to the growing e Více

9. 1. 2012

In the US state of Ohio, the City of Dublin’s Division of Fleet Management has recently added 44 new Ford light commercial vehicles to the City fleet, all converted to dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) operation, according to a Government Fleet report. The vehicles and conversions were fu Více

9. 1. 2012

“Biomethane is far superior to first generation liquid biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel – Dr Jerry Murphy, ERI Ground-breaking research into the use of renewable gas at University College Cork’s Environmental Research Institute (ERI) in Ireland has received an EUR 0.25 million (USD Více

6. 1. 2012

Accelerating its development program to support growing natural gas vehicle fueling demand, Clean Energy Fuels Corp., North American provider of natural gas fuel for transportation, significantly increased its fueling station project completions during 2011. Clean Energy completed 68 fueling station Více

5. 1. 2012

Conclusion: Natural gas is … the natural choice as a fuel of the future for the marine industry in general and the U.S. in particular. A Masters of Science in Marine Engineering student at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Edward J. Eastlack, has written what the The Maritime Více

4. 1. 2012

The Peruvian government, under the leadership of President Ollanta Humala Tasso, is moving toward closing a deal with global energy company Repsol, that will see southern regions of Peru supplied with natural gas via a virtual pipeline, reports Andina. The deal is expected to lower the cost of compr Více

3. 1. 2012

It’s small, compact, cuboid, low-powered, low-cost, eco-friendly and functional. It’s Bajaj Auto Ltd’s first foray outside of its traditional motorbike and rickshaw market into a four-wheeler segment. The Bajaj RE60 was introduced at a news conference in New Delhi, ahead of the Del Více

2. 1. 2012

Volvo Buses has commenced trials of its Volvo 8400 low floor compressed natural gas (CNG) city bus in Navi Mumbai, a planned satellite city on the west coast of the Indian state of Maharashtra, reports This Week Bangalore. The CNG bus will be operated on the Kharghar-Borivali (via Powai) route with Více

30. 12. 2011

Closure date is 19 January 2012. Czech Post, the largest postal operator in the Czech Republic, posted tender documentation on December 12, 2011 for the leasing of 412 public utility N1 vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). The successful tender will be selected based on lowest price. Th Více

29. 12. 2011

United States Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu will give the opening Keynote Address at the 2012 Green Truck Summit on Monday, March 5. The event is considered the leading educational forum on “green” technology and initiatives for the commercial truck industry in North America. Jointly produced b Více

28. 12. 2011

Focused on supporting natural gas fueling in North America, investors, including Boone Pickens, have invested a total of $150 million in Clean Energy Fuels Corp., provider of natural gas fuel for transportation. “These investments bring the total invested or committed to Clean Energy to $450 m Více

28. 12. 2011

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) in Pakistan has temporarily suspended the installation of CNG cylinders and kits in public service vehicles (PSVs). The suspension has come about due to increased numbers of sub-standard components being installed by unauthorised roadside workshops, raisin Více

27. 12. 2011

India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has released figures to show that the state of Gujarat has outstripped growth in all other regions including the National Capital Region (NCR) for the number of compressed natural gas (CNG) filling stations, reports DNA. Of the 724 CNG stations ope Více

27. 12. 2011

US-registered China Natural Gas, Inc. (CHNG) is a provider of compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicular fuel in Xi’an, China. The city of Xi’an has approximately 20,000 taxis, 5,000 buses and 3,000 special purpose vehicles that are powered by compressed natural gas. Profitable CHNG busi Více

27. 12. 2011

Borel Systèmes, in Gières, eastern Grenoble, has dedicated itself to providing “The Green Way” for environmentally conscious motorists, through the provision of more than 20 models from a range of original equipment manufacturers, converted to compressed natural gas (CNG). Borel has rece Více

27. 12. 2011

Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging Inc. (CCAAA) and UGI Utilities Inc., both of Pennsylvania, have joined forces to convert the agency’s fleet of 11 cargo vans to compressed natural gas (CNG). The vans, used for meals-on-wheels food deliveries, will be able to operate more economically and Více

26. 12. 2011

Florida’s Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA), based in the city of Pensacola, is purchasing 50 new natural gas refuse trucks and partnering with local natural gas provider Energy Services of Pensacola (ESP) to provide fuel, reports NorthEscambia.com. ESP is to construct a fast-fill compr Více

24. 12. 2011

After an extensive testing period with Rotra Forwarding in Doesburg, the liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered Scania P310 truck has started operations as a test fleet vehicle for logistics transportation company D.J. Middelkoop & Zn. Duiven. The Scania P310 is fitted with a double walled tank wit Více

24. 12. 2011

A presentation of the first Russian Yo-Mobile ‘hybrid’ bi-fuel vehicles, Yo-Concept and sporty Yo-Crossover, has taken place at Gazprom’s headquarters in Moscow. Alexey Miller, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Management Committee (CEO) of Russian energ Více

23. 12. 2011

Singapore-registered STX OSV Holdings Limited (STX OSV), a major global designer and shipbuilder of offshore and specialized vessels, has secured a new contract for the construction of a Forage Carrier for Eidsvaag AS, a family-owned shipping company domiciled in Frøya in Norway. The contract value Více

21. 12. 2011

The GasHighWay Route to 2050 – 1 March 2012, Brussels, Belgium “The GasHighWay route to 2050 – The alternative way for sustainable mobility today” is organised by the GasHighWay project and NGVA Europe and will take place on Thursday 1 March 2012 at the Diamant Conference Centre in Bruss Více

21. 12. 2011

The Asia Pacific Natural Gas Vehicles Association reports that 122 local and 59 overseas delegates attended the conference and technical tour of the Go Gas 2011 Forum, held in Jakarta early December. The Forum’s objectives included revitalization of the CNG/NGV Programme in Indonesia, supporting the Více

21. 12. 2011

Greenkraft Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of clean green automotive products, is accepting dealership applications within the California area to represent their line of Class 3-7 compressed natural gas (CNG) Cab forward trucks. All of Greenkraft’s trucks are manufactured as a dedicated CNG veh Více

21. 12. 2011

Indian bus manufacturer Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group flagship in India, together with its associate companies, will increase its stake in the British bus maker, Optare Group Ltd, to 75.1% (subject to approval by the shareholders of Optare plc). The Company had initially acquired 26% stake in Opt Více

21. 12. 2011

In India’s parliament the Rajya Sahba (Upper House) has been informed by the Petroleum Minister, Mr S. Jaipal Reddy, that there are 29 new compressed natural gas (CNG) filling stations located in the National Capital Region (NCR) that will commence operation by July 2012, reports The Hindu Bus Více

21. 12. 2011

Germany’s 900th compressed natural gas (CNG) filling station is now officially operating, located in the capital city of Berlin, reports Gibgas, an independent consumer portal. Gibgas managing director, Birgit Maria Wöber, says “the currently available infrastructure can provide basic ca Více

20. 12. 2011

On 15 December 2011, the European Commission (EC) adopted the Communication Energy Roadmap 2050. In October Eurogas (the European Union of the Natural Gas Industry) released its own Eurogas Roadmap 2050, seeking to inform the EC process. Earlier this year, in March the EC released Single European Tr Více

20. 12. 2011

Muskegon, in the US state of Michigan, continues to replace its older diesel buses with compressed natural gas (CNG) powered buses as part of its assets management program. Operated by the Muskegon Area Transit System (MATS), three new CNG buses entered into service last week, reported the White Lak Více

20. 12. 2011

Drivers of taxis (vans, sedans and three-wheelers) powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and operating under license to the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) in the Greater Bangkok region of Thailand will soon be able to take advantage of a new natural gas vehicle (NGV) credit card program lau Více

19. 12. 2011

In the wake of current natural gas shortages in Pakistan that have affected supply across all industry consumers, the Economic Coordination Committee, a cabinet level committee responsible for final decisions relating to economy, has imposed an open-ended ban on the import of CNG cylinder and conver Více

19. 12. 2011

USA-based Kenworth Truck Company hosted a truck show in Indianapolis featuring compressed natural gas (CNG) powered and hybrid Kenworths at the start of December. The company’s dedication to provision of green fleet choices includes compressed and liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks. More than 350 tr Více

19. 12. 2011

“CNG has potential to be an effective alternative transport fuel for the light commercial vehicle market in Australia” – excerpt from Strategic Framework for Alternative Transport Fuels (Australian Government paper) The Australian Government has released a draft Energy White Paper Více

18. 12. 2011

Slovenia’s first compressed natural gas (CNG) filling station has been opened in Ljubljana, the country’s capital and largest city.  At the same time the city has welcomed 20 new CNG powered public transport buses. The CNG filling station was co-financed by the European Union under the C Více

17. 12. 2011

Orion Transit Buses, part of the Daimler Buses North America Group, has received an order from Central New York Regional Transport Authority (CNY Centro) for 62 Orion VII transit buses, 56 of which will be compressed natural gas powered (CNG). The buses are being built for operations in the city of Více

16. 12. 2011

Tata Motors Thailand is publicly launching its new compressed natural gas (CNG) powered Tata Novus tractor-trailer and Tata Starbus CNG bus at Thailand’s Bus & Truck 2011 event held at the Bitec center, Bangna during December 15-17, 2011. The European standards-compliant Novus CNG model wi Více

16. 12. 2011

Collins Bus Corporation, a subsidiary of Allied Specialty Vehicles, Inc. (ASV) and builder of Type-A school and school activity buses for the North American market, has entered into an exclusive agreement with BAF, a Clean Energy Company, to develop the first Type-A school bus with a compressed natu Více

15. 12. 2011

The Arkansas Energy Office (AEO), a division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), hasd decided to extend the acceptance period for the Compressed Natural Gas Conversion Rebate Program reservation requests through January 31, 2012, extended from December 31. In addition to the rese Více

15. 12. 2011

BAF, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp. and provider of natural gas vehicle systems and conversions, has received a CARB (California Air Resources Board) Executive Order (EO) for the 2012 dedicated CNG Ford Transit Connect. The CARB EO allows the Ford Transit Connect to be sold an Více

14. 12. 2011

Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) has increased the number of compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to 376 units, 35% of all vehicles that serve the city lines and ten surrounding towns. The number has been swelled by the arrival of 80 new CNG buses throughout 2011, consisting of 52 standard Více

14. 12. 2011

London, UK-based LL Renaissance Limited, a company committed to the exploration and development of natural gas reserves across western North America, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Paradise Ridge Hydrocarbons Ltd of Calgary, Alberta, for the development of compressed natural gas pro Více

12. 12. 2011

Norwegian transport operator Fjord1 will celebrate a naming ceremony for MF Boknafjord, described as the world’s largest natural gas ferry, today. The new eco-friendly ferry, delivered by Fiskerstrand BLRT AS, will primarily serve the Arsvågen-Mortavika route on the Boknafjord in Rogaland County. Th Více

11. 12. 2011

IMW Industries, a subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp., has introduced a new self-contained, mobile compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station designed for small to mid-size vehicle fleets. Offering both time-fill and fast-fill fueling capabilities, the natural gas compression/dispensing system Více

11. 12. 2011

Dynetek Industries Ltd. (Dynetek), a Canadian based manufacturer of alternative fuel storage and fuel systems, has executed a shareholders agreement with S.V. Greentech Private Limited (“S.V. Greentech”), an affiliate of S.V. Energy Partnership (“S.V. Energy”), to form Dynete Více

9. 12. 2011

In Canada’s capital city of Ottawa, industry and government representatives met December 9 to launch the implementation of a roadmap that will guide market development for natural gas as a transportation fuel in Canada. Facilitated by Natural Resources Canada, the kick-off meeting included rep Více

9. 12. 2011

The gas industrialisation revolution launched by the President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration is focused on an industrial rebirth of Nigeria. At least two companies, Oando Gas and Power Ltd and Nigerian Independent Oil Company (NIPCO), are involved with expanding CNG availability for trans Více

9. 12. 2011

Cesena, a city and comune in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, has purchased eight new natural gas powered buses that are to join the city’s public transport fleet. Sitcar’s 7.75 meter Urban City Tour bus has been chosen, in part because they are manufactured in nearby Modena, Více

9. 12. 2011

1.6 liter CNG Turbo ecoFLEX with 110 kW/150 hp, only 129g/km CO2 530 kilometers CNG range with full seven seat configuration Following the premier of the new Zafira Tourer at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show (September 2011), Opel will add the new compressed natural gas (CNG) Zafira Tourer in January 2 Více

9. 12. 2011

Russian gas giant Gazprom and major bus manufacturer Volga Bus have entered into an Agreement for the creation and implementation of a full range of modern natural gas powered buses as well as the formation of a favorable environment for developing the natural gas vehicle market in Russia. The docum Více

8. 12. 2011

NGV Global Workshop brings stakeholders up to speed Canadian compressor manufacturer IMW Industries has played host to three days of meetings at the Vancouver Convention Center to progress draft ISO standards for NGV fuelling stations. Members of ISO PC252 convened for two and half days working on t Více

8. 12. 2011

NGV Global is recommending RFID systems as a means of verifying CNG vehicles and cylinders at the point of refuelling. The recommendations follow more than 12 months of study on the subject and are outlined in a 66 page Position Paper released by the association this week. The paper arose as a resul Více

8. 12. 2011

OnCue Express, a convenience store chain based out of Stillwater, Oklahoma, will open three more compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations by the end of this year, reports Convenience Store News. The stations will be located in Del City, Enid and Stillwater. The company has claimed that with the Více

6. 12. 2011

British Columbia (BC) natural gas and electricity utility FortisBC, in collaboration with the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER), Westport Innovations, Cummins Westport, Vedder Transport, and Waste Management, headed to the B.C. Legislature in Victoria in November to showcase a variety of nat Více

6. 12. 2011

Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (KSIDC) and Gail Gas Ltd, Noida have formed a joint venture to develop natural gas vehicle refuelling infrastructure in the State, reports Hindu Business Online. The new company, Kerala Gail Gas Ltd (KGGL), will establish compressed natural gas (CN Více

5. 12. 2011

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued technical guidance clarifying that natural gas conversions are authorized under the Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles Program. New passenger car or light-duty truck conversion systems certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency o Více

5. 12. 2011

Opportunities for investment and for increasing the use of Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs) throughout the American Southwest and Mexico were featured at the 18th annual U.S.-Mexico Border Energy Forum, on October 27 and 28 in El Paso, Texas. All 10 U.S. and Mexican states along the border are represente Více

5. 12. 2011

Chesapeake leadership … “a game-changer for the U.S. economy” Chesapeake Energy Corporation, the second-largest producer of natural gas in the US, has received the Industry Leadership Award at the 13th Annual Platts Global Energy Awards program in New York City. In the Industry Lea Více

5. 12. 2011

Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Energy and Energy Affairs has moved to adopt NGV1 compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelling connectors in the country as part of their renewed natural gas vehicle (NGV) program. The country has had a moderate presence of up to 3,000 NGVs to date but the government Více

3. 12. 2011

Norwegian shipbuilding group Kleven Maritime has launched yet another liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel – the Viking Prince. Kleven has now delivered five LNG ships and has three more on its books. Viking Prince will be delivered in March 2012, with a sister ship planned for delivery in Septe Více

2. 12. 2011

The Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute (GLMRI), a consortium of the University of Wisconsin-Superior and the University of Minnesota-Duluth, and affiliate universities will examine whether natural gas is a practical fuel for steam-powered freighters on the Great Lakes. The consortium has receiv Více

1. 12. 2011

Westport Innovations Inc., developer of natural gas engines, has entered into an agreement with Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of diesel-electric locomotives, to integrate Westport’s high pressure direct injection (HPDI) technology and natural gas fuel sy Více

1. 12. 2011

Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has developped a new marine dual-fuel engine platform for the commercial marine industry – the MaK M 46 DF. The engine boasts a power rating of 900 kW per cylinder at 500 and 514 rpm in diesel and liquefied natural gas (LNG) modes, and is available in an in-lin Více

1. 12. 2011

After its debut in the 2010 Scirocco R-Cup the 275 hp VW Scirocco GT 24 will again be fielded at the Race of Champions in 2011. The world’s best racers will meet with each other in the biomethane-powered coupé at the Düsseldorf Football Arena on 3 and 4 December. 2011 Formula One world champions Seb Více

1. 12. 2011

Nobina AB, supplier of passenger transport to local communities throughout the Nordic Region, has invested over half a billion SEK (USD 74 million) in new biogas fueled regional buses. The buses will be put into service in Skåne and Uppland as of summer 2012. The order from Nobina is Scania AB’ Více

1. 12. 2011

From 1 December 2011 all new cars in Germany must be labeled with an energy efficiency label, issued by the Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena) – the German Energy Agency. Similar to those used for household appliances such as washing machines, the ‘Eco-label’ will vehicle costs and emi Více

1. 12. 2011

CNG Cylinders International (CNGci), a supplier of CNG cylinders to the North American market, is initiating production of what it describes as the world’s largest diameter Type 3 CNG cylinder.  The Type 3 (forged aluminum liner, carbon fiber wound) cylinder is manufactured in California and is typi Více

30. 11. 2011

Swedish Statoil AB, part of Statoil Fuel & Retail ASA, together with gas supplier AGA have opened the Greater Stockholm region’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) refuelling station, in Järna. The station, the second for Sweden, is part of the ‘BiMe’ Trucks project in which Vol Více

30. 11. 2011

Under the ‘Steyr’ brand, CNH Global N.V., a worldwide manufacturer of agricultural and construction machinery majority-owned by Fiat S.p.A., has presented what they say is the first production tractor powered by natural gas, at the recent Agritechnica 2011 exhibition. Based on the Profi Více

29. 11. 2011

“We believe 500 LNG fuelled ships will be on order by 2015, several thousands by 2020,” Mr. Remi Eriksen, COO of DNV Asia Pacific & Middle East Det Norske Veritas AS (DNV), a global provider of risk management services with the purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, has spok Více

27. 11. 2011

An Interview with Dr. Franz-Xavier Soeldner Ahead of next month’s Clean Fuels Consulting Critical Issues Workshop, Chickens & Eggs: Opportunities, Challenges & Strategies Building the NGV Infrastructure on 7-8 December 2011 in Brussels, Dr. Franz-Xavier Soeldner, the Deputy Head of Unit, Cle Více

24. 11. 2011

Transports P. Mendy, a French transportation company, in partnership with GNVERT (GDF Suez) and IVECO France, will perform the first French tests under operating conditions of heavy vehicles running on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), at Bénesse-Maremne (Landes). LNG fuel combines the ecological and eco Více

24. 11. 2011

At the ‘Techno Buzz session of the Mobilis 2011 conference held mid-November in Belfort, France, a new natural gas – electric concept car was presented. This vehicle, a partnership between GDF Suez (CRIGEN), FAM Automobiles and France Craft, is said to be the first natural gas / biometha Více

24. 11. 2011

Wärtsilä Oy has completed its first vessel conversion from heavy fuel oil to liquefied natural gas (LNG) operation. LNG fueled engines produce produce lower carbon oxide emissions and virtually no sulphur oxide or particle emissions. The vessel, the product tanker ‘Bit Viking’, is now able to qualif Více

24. 11. 2011

The Gazprom Management Committee has approved the work done by Gazprom to implement the Eastern Gas Program which now delivers natural gas via the newly commissioned Sakhalin – Khabarovsk – Vladivostok gas transmission system (GTS), to Vladivostok and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. With plans underway to furthe Více

24. 11. 2011

Iranian automotive manufacturer IKCO’s new fuel-efficient EF4 engine will enter mass production in 2012. Two versions have been developed, for gasoline and for compressed natural gas. IKCO says the EF4 is the only Iranian engine that meets Euro 5 standards.  It aims to produce 25 thousand Runn Více

24. 11. 2011

Russian automotive giant KAMAZ has concluded an agreement with Ukranian metals processor TPK Ukrsplav, based in Donetsk, on supply of KAMAZ-65116-30 bottle-gas driven prime movers running on compressed natural gas (CNG). The first batch of 10 vehicles has already been shipped, with 50 to be supplied Více

23. 11. 2011

The government of Trinidad and Tobago has successfully applied to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for a USD 60 million loan to help the Caribbean nation implement a more efficient, sustainable and clean energy matrix. While its application will be spread across the whole energy matrix, par Více

22. 11. 2011

“In the present situation, CNG seems to be the most appropriate alternative fuel for India.” Sustainability Report Mr, R C Bhargava, Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, has delivered his company’s 2010-2011 Sustainability Report, part of which addresses alternative fuel direct Více

22. 11. 2011

GreenMan Technologies, Inc. subsidiary APG International, Inc. has received initial and follow-on orders totaling USD 210,000 from ODIZIM/CNG Technologies Ltd, its local distributor in Africa, for the conversion of an existing customer’s local delivery truck fleet to APG’s patented dual-fuel s Více

21. 11. 2011

In the US, funding has been approved by U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood for 46 innovative transit projects, chosen for their capacity to help cut the nation’s dependence on oil and create a marketplace for 21st century ‘green’ jobs. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) support has been made Více

21. 11. 2011

Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), a natural gas distribution utility, plans to add about 1,000 new natural gas-powered trucks to its fleet over the next five years. The trucks are part of the utility’s “green” fleet replacement program that will have residential energy service technicians driv Více

18. 11. 2011

“CNG, and then renewable bio-CNG [biomethane], should become an integral part of government energy and transport policy” - John Barry, Managing Director of Bord Gáis Networks Bord Gáis Éireann (Bord Gáis), a commercial energy supplier owned by the Irish State, has delivered the message t Více

18. 11. 2011

Norman MacMillan, Minister for Transport and responsible for the Outaouais region, and Georges Farrah, President and Chief Executive Officer of la Société des traversiers du Québec, have unveiled the design and successful technology choices in Tadoussac for the construction of two new ships for the Více

18. 11. 2011

Following the launch of new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses in Lahore a few days ago, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif  says his government will grant a similar fleet of 150 CNG public buses for Faisalabad to overcome the growing transport problems of this densely populated city, reports Pakistan To Více

18. 11. 2011

For the fifth consecutive year, Westport Innovations Inc., an alternative fuel, low-emissions transportation technologies provider, has been named to Corporate Knights Magazine’s Cleantech 10™ list, representing Canada’s top ten publicly traded cleantech companies. The Corporate Knights Cleantech 10 Více

18. 11. 2011

Conclusion: LNG bunkering ship to ship is … a suitable solution to provide environmentally friendly bunker fuel to larger ships LNG GOT, a partnership between Gothenburg Energy (GE) and the Swedish Port of Gothenburg, are engaged in an effort to introduce LNG as a fuel in Gothenburg. The goal Více

18. 11. 2011

The Honda Civic Natural Gas has been named 2012 Green Car of the Year winner by Green Car Journal, which declared mission is to showcase environmental progress in the auto industry, at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The cleanest running internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA, the all-new 2012 Více

16. 11. 2011

The introduction of the NAT GAS Act today by Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Harry Reid (D-NV), Richard Burr (R-NC) and Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) is a major step toward reducing America’s dependence on foreign oil, says the president of NGVAmerica, the trade association representing the natural gas ve Více

16. 11. 2011

In southeast Finland, in the region of Kymenlaasko, biomethane (biogas) produced for transport fuel has been sold for several months through Gasum fueling stations. Demand for the product is high, leading fuel retailer Gasum to consider the possibility of local self-sufficiency in motor fuels. Durin Více

16. 11. 2011

Opel has launched its Combo Cargo variant at the “transportCH” in Berne. Like the Combo passenger vehicle recently launched in Frankfurt, the Combo Cargo is available in with a compressed natural gas (CNG) powertrain. Instead of the standard 60 liter fuel tank, the Combo CNG contains a 22 liter gaso Více

16. 11. 2011

In addition to major stories covered elsewhere by NGV Global there are several stories in the media each week about new infrastructure or new fleets or new technology for natural gas vehicles in the US. Three examples follow that involve take-up of natural gas by bus and taxi fleets. The North Count Více

15. 11. 2011

Clean Air Power, developer and provider of dual-fuel combustion technology that enables heavy-duty diesel engines to operate on a combination of diesel and natural gas, has received an order from Bestway Express, Inc. for 16 dual-fuel system installations in the US, in which Clean Air Power’s techno Více

15. 11. 2011

One of Pakistan’s best planned green localities, Model Town, was the appropriate venue for the launch of air-conditioned compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered buses this week, part of a major order from Chinese bus company Foton. The first 55 buses are now operational with another 56 buses due Více

13. 11. 2011

At this year’s European “Golden Steering Wheel” event, run each year by Germany’s Auto Bild magazine, the Audi A3 TCNG claimed second place in the “Green Steering Wheel” segment. Audi began small series production of this vehicle in 2011. The power acquired from f Více

13. 11. 2011

Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSI) has introduced a newly designed and tooled 8.8-Liter engine, capable of operating with natural gas. Designed, tooled and manufactured in the U.S., it offers industrial, bus and truck Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) a fully-integrated drop-in solution Více

13. 11. 2011

Ms Sheila Dikshit, Chief Minister of Delhi, has flagged off 50 Ashok Leyland compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to ply in identified clusters in the city, at a function attended by dignitaries including Mr. Vinod K Dasari, Managing Director – Ashok Leyland. These front-engine, semi-low floor b Více

12. 11. 2011

Bolivia’s drive to increase its natural gas vehicle (NGV) population continues with a new record being set for the number of conversions in one month – 5,579 for October, far surpassing the previous record of 3,000 set in April this year. Chief Executive of the Implementing Entity Conver Více

11. 11. 2011

“LNG-fueled cargo ships will be emerging on a large scale in the latter half of this decade.” Dr. Gerd-Michael Wuersig, Germanischer Lloyd DSME and Germanischer Lloyd (GL) have proved the feasibility of running large container vessels on LNG in a recently completed joint project. At a pr Více

11. 11. 2011

CNGnow, a US online resource for natural gas vehicle information, has introduced a CNGnow mobile app, available for iPhone and Android devices. Using information sourced from the US Department of Energy and subsequently updated to include current station details and fuel prices, the app provides nat Více

11. 11. 2011

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has partnered with Quarles Petroleum, Inc., a major Mid-Atlantic fleet fuel station operator, to add natural gas fueling services at selected Quarles station locations. Quarles operates approximately 125 fueling stations that are available 24/7 to serve its commercial vehicl Více

10. 11. 2011

NGV 2012 : Positioning NGVs for Evolving Transportation — Chuncheon, South Korea, from October 9-11, 2012 The organising committee for NGV 2012, the 13th Biennial Conference and Exhibition of NGV Global, has appointed international partners for the sales and marketing of the three day exhibiti Více

10. 11. 2011

Oil demand rises with all the net growth over the next 25 years coming from the transport sector in emerging economies The International Energy Agency (IEA) has published its annual report World Energy Outlook 2011 (WEO). In it the IEA warns that without a bold change of policy direction, the world Více

10. 11. 2011

Subaru Nordic AB (Subaru)  will start up a compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle conversion centre in Trollhättan, Sweden, with the first cars scheduled to be delivered in February 2012. Here, Subaru will start production of the world’s first Boxer-CNG, the Swedish market’s first four-whe Více

10. 11. 2011

Antelope Valley (California) Clean Cities program is reaching out beyond city limits with the message on alternative fuels, launching an internet based radio show dedicated to ending oil addiction. Program coordinator Curtis Martin says the content of the one hour weekly show is aimed at national an Více

10. 11. 2011

The International Bunker Industry Association’s (IBIA) board has taken a formal decision to “become more closely engaged in LNG matters”. The move was announced at last week’s IBIA’s Annual Convention, held in Barcelona, by its acting chief executive Trevor Harrison. He told delega Více

9. 11. 2011

Rising to a challenge voiced by US Tonight Show host, Jay Leno who has a passion for everything automotive, designer T. J. Nesbitt set himself the task of creating a ‘sexy’ natural gas-powered car. The result is the Magnolia Special, first conceived in 2008 in the wake of hurricane Katri Více

9. 11. 2011

Governors of the states of Pennsylvania, Colorado, Oklahoma and Wyoming have signed a MOU that offers encouragement to U.S. auto manufacturers to develop new natural gas-powered vehicles. The states have agreed to work toward switching their vehicle fleets to cleaner burning natural gas. They will a Více

9. 11. 2011

The government of British Columbia recently created a business development plan for the province, aimed at attracting international investment and building employment opportunities for its people. The plan, ‘Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan’  includes a commitment to promote and supp Více

8. 11. 2011

ADVERTISEMENT The Natural Gas Vehicle Infrastructure Conference & Exhibition, taking place (January 24-25, 2012 in Houston, Texas) will bring together hundreds of senior level decision makers from across the North American NGV market, to show you how to develop profitable & sustainable natur Více

7. 11. 2011

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA), headquartered in Portland, Oregon, has delivered its 1000th natural gas truck, the first commercial vehicle manufacturer in North America to achieve such a milestone. DTNA turned over the key to its 1,000th natural gas truck, a Freightliner M2 112 compressed Více

6. 11. 2011

Westport Innovations Inc., developer and manufacturer of natural gas vehicle technologies, has been certified as having met the international standards of ISO 14001:2004, an Environmental Management System (EMS) standard. Westport’s EMS encompasses the development, design, testing and assembly Více

4. 11. 2011

Clean Energy Fuels Corp., provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, has signed an agreement with national refuse company Waste Management to provide maintenance and repair services for its compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations throughout the United States. Clean Energ Více

3. 11. 2011

A column of 15 natural gas vehicles (NGVs), participants in Russia’s 5th Blue Corridor Rally, have reached journey’s end in Moscow having covered 3,600 kilometres. Starting in Ekaterinburg on October 19th, the Rally has passed through a succession of 10 regional capitals, drawing attenti Více

3. 11. 2011

Paper Transport, Inc. (PTI) has begun testing prototype compressed natural gas (CNG) equipment by bringing two tractors with 12-liter CNG engines into service. The Cummins-produced prototype engines are being tested in a Kenworth truck and in a Freightliner. Jeff Shefchik, president of Paper Transpo Více

3. 11. 2011

USA outpaces Europe with NG Powered HD truck volume of sales New VW NGV models likely to stimulate other manufacturers in Europe Peter Boisen, founding Chairman and now honorary Chairman with a permanent seat on the board of NGVA Europe, comments on the pace of change in the USA and the recent natur Více

1. 11. 2011

Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism had indicated its intention to develop safety standards for vessels powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) which it expects will largely supersede oil-fueled marine transportation, reports LNews. JPY 647 million (USD 8.3 million) Více

1. 11. 2011

At the NGV Conference-Summit in Texas in late October, eight companies were honored with the 2011 NGV Achievement Award for their efforts in advancing the development of NGVs in the United States. This is the 19th year that NGVAmerica and the Clean Vehicle Education Foundation (CVEF) have presented Více

1. 11. 2011

India’s Bajaj Auto Ltd has launched its new four-stroke compressed natural gas (CNG) autorickshaw, reports The Hindu. The RE 205 M CNG, first announced in May 2010, is apparently aimed at lifting Bajaj’s 85% share of the CNG auto category to 95%. Features include increased luggage space, Více

1. 11. 2011

In the US State of Georgia the Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved investments of $11.57 million in compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling infrastructure for up to 10 stations that could be constructed over the next five years, based on the size of each station. The new CNG stations may be lo Více

30. 10. 2011

Volvo Buses has launched its new 7900 city bus in Europe. The Volvo 7900 includes a gas option (compressed natural gas / biomethane) and will be available on the market mid 2012, available in two-axle low-floor or three-axle articulated configuration. It has been designed with lighter-weight materia Více

29. 10. 2011

Ryder System, Inc., a commercial transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions company, has been selected by UBCR, LLC as its fleet partner in a Michigan natural gas project that includes 16 heavy duty natural gas vehicles, upgrades to two maintenance facilities, and the constructi Více

29. 10. 2011

While recent media and consumer attention has focused on electric and biodiesel-fueled vehicles, there is an equally strong – if not stronger – proven candidate whose potential has barely been tapped: NGVs. (Report Overview) The Northwest Gas Association, a trade organization of the Pacific Northwes Více

27. 10. 2011

NGV 2012 : Positioning NGVs for Evolving Transportation Chuncheon, South Korea, from October 9-11, 2012.  NGV 2012, the 13th Biennial Conference and Exhibition of NGV Global, will celebrate the achievements of the natural gas vehicle industry since the Rome, June 2010 event and appraise the future a Více

26. 10. 2011

Pennsylvania’s  Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will award more than $4.4 million in Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants to 12 projects across the state, including 8 that focus on natural gas vehicles (NGV) and NGV infrastructure. “These projects are terrific for the state Více

26. 10. 2011

Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) is set to commission another 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses for operation out of the Medchal and Hakimpet depots next week, reports The Hindu. Responding to an Andhra Pradesh government directive issued early this year to expand the nu Více

26. 10. 2011

One of five finalists for the 2012 Green Car of the Year Award, which will be presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, is the Honda Civic Natural Gas.  The Green Car of the Year award is presented by Green Car Journal which is dedicated to providing avid car enthusiasts, environmentalists Více

26. 10. 2011

In the Philippines agreement has been reached between the government and the Malampaya consortium over the supply of compressed natural gas (CNG) for a fleet of up to 200 buses, reports The Manila Times. The consortium members include Shell Philippines Exploration B.V., Chevron Malampaya and Philipp Více

25. 10. 2011

Altech-Eco Corporation, a compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion systems manufacturer, has obtained Certificates of Conformity (C.O.C.) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for both their CNG bi-fuelled and dedicated conversion systems for the 2011 Ford 6.2L V8 F-250/350 pickups with F Více

25. 10. 2011

Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), a natural gas distribution utility, has launched a field demonstration of natural gas vehicle fueling technology that aims to significantly reduce costs and increase performance. The Microbox, developed by Argentina’s Galileo Corp. and used extensively i Více

24. 10. 2011

Over recent months two new compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling stations have opened in Slovakia, reports Poland’s CNG.auto.pl. The stations are located in the southern cities of Komarno and Nove Mesto nad Váhom, providing self-service refuelling 24 hours a day all year round. Operated by t Více

23. 10. 2011

The US state of Arkansas’s Energy Office has received such a positive response to its Compressed Natural Gas Conversion rebate program that it has expanded eligibility, reports The City Wire. The rebate program, made possible with $2.2 million funding through the American Recovery and Reinvest Více

22. 10. 2011

Landi Renzo has developed for Ecoè, a company owned by Umbria Mobilità, a dual-fuel supply system (60% natural gas, 40% diesel) for the public bus fleet in the territory of Perugia, Italy, reports NGV System Italia. The system takes advantage of the widespread adoption of natural gas as a transporta Více