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NewsJune 17, 2014

Dominican Republic Orders Conversions of Heavy-Duty Trucks

American Power Group Corporation has announced its subsidiary, American Power Group (APG) Inc., has received an order from Caribbean Power Group S.R.L. to convert 38 heavy-duty trucks to operate on APG’s Turbocharged Natural Gas dual-fuel system.

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NewsJune 13, 2014

3M and Xperion Developing Next-Gen CNG Tanks

3M and Xperion have announced an agreement to develop a new line of 3M-branded compressed natural gas (CNG) tanks for use in the heavy-duty transportation industry.

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NewsMay 28, 2014

Texas Provides $7.7M in Grants for Light-Duty Alt-Fuel Vehicles

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is offering up to $7.7 million in incentives for the purchase or lease of eligible vehicles powered by CNG, propane autogas, or electric drives. Applicants can receive $2,500 per vehicle.

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ArticlesMay 28, 2014

Upgrading Refuse Fleets to CNG: Three Considerations Beyond Economics

Refuse fleets are one of the fastest growing markets for compressed natural gas, primarily because of the significant fuel cost savings that can be realized. The Natural Gas Vehicle Institute offers these key factors refuse fleets need to examine when considering upgrading to CNG.

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Articlesby Joanne TuckerMay 28, 2014

CNG Tank Tech: NW Natural to Test ‘Adsorbed’ Storage Systems

Natural gas tanks and compressors have been fairly standardized in the last couple years because of the pressure needed to fill an on-board tank. But in a new tank technology, adsorbed natural gas storage systems could drastically change the market, allowing tanks to be filled at lower pressures thereby changing the shape of the tank entirely, and its future.

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NewsMay 27, 2014

FedEx Contractor Turns to Natural Gas

A FedEx contracted based in Tyler, Texas, purchased a compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Ford F-59 step van with plans to purchase additional units.

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NewsMay 22, 2014

Circle Seal Recalling CNG Valves for Fire Risk

The pressure relief valves, used in compressed natural gas and bi-fuel vehicle fuel tanks, have O-rings that can fail and allow fuel to leak.

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Articlesby Stephane BabcockMay 12, 2014

AT&T Conserves Water, Fuel Through Fleet

AT&T has lowered its water and fuel usage, with a focus in drought-ridden California, by reducing its non-essential water use and continuing its expansion of alternative fuel adoption.

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NewsMay 7, 2014

Westport Debuts WiNG Ford F-150 in California

Westport Innovations is debuting its WiNG natural gas power system for the Ford F-150 at a trade show in California this week, while noting that it is emissions-certified by the state’s Air Resources Board as well as the federal Environmental Protection Agency.

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NewsApril 22, 2014

Landi Renzo Distributor Receives Ford QVM Status in Canada

Landi Renzo USA has announced that National Energy Equipment – Landi Renzo’s sole distributor for Canada – has successfully attained Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier Program (QVM) status and received Transport Canada (NSM) accreditation.

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