ARLINGTON, Va. ā The emergence of natural gas as a viable fuel for trucking is dependent on progress in overcoming infrastructure hurdles such as a dependable fuel supply network, a new generation of engines and driver acceptance, industry experts said last week.
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Switching to Natural Gas Brings Maintenance Challenges
ARLINGTON, Va. ā Trucking companies that move to natural gas use in their fleets will have to choose engine and fuel types, modify their maintenance shops and possibly install new types of equipment, all of which will involve higher spending, executives at American Trucking Associationsā Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking said.
December 3, 2012
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Ā
Natural Gas Pricing, Performance Are Key Issues for Fleets
ARLINGTON, Va. ā Some of the nationās leading trucking executives at American Trucking Associationsā Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking said that with natural gas priced as much as $2 per gallon cheaper than diesel fuel, it canāt be ignored as an alternative fuel.
December 3, 2012Trendsā Panel Cites NatGas Transitional Concerns
ARLINGTON, Va. ā Future trends present risks for the trucking industry as it contemplates a transition toward more natural gas use, but there are also risks if the transition is not accelerated, said a trio of experts who spoke at American Trucking Associationsā Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking here Friday.
December 3, 2012Retrofits Contingent on Lower Natural Gas Prices, Execs Say
ARLINGTON, Va. ā Executives of companies that manufacture and install natural-gas conversion systems in existing heavy trucks said that their future business was reliant on natural gas prices staying cheaper than diesel fuel.
November 30, 2012Higher Volumes Seen Boosting Development of Natural Gas Engines, Manufacturers Say
ARLINGTON, Va. ā Executives from truck and engine makers said competition and higher production volumes will lead to cost reductions for natural gas trucks, which are more expensive than diesel models.
November 30, 2012Environmental Concerns Should be Balanced in Expanded Use of Natural Gas, Official Says
ARLINGTON, Va. ā The trucking industry should balance environmental considerations with growth in use of natural-gas engines, the head of an environmental group said.
November 30, 2012Congressmen See āPiecemealā Approach Boosting Truckingās Natural Gas Use
ARLINGTON, Va. ā Two congressmen said the most feasible way to pass legislation to boost truckingās use of natural gas is a āpiecemealā approach, rather than comprehensive legislation.
November 30, 2012Energy Executive T. Boone Pickens Touts Promise of Natural Gas
ARLINGTON, Va. ā Oil and gas industry legend T. Boone Pickens said here Thursday that it would be in the best interests of the trucking industry to embrace natural gas as a transportation fuel.
November 29, 2012Truck Stop Executives See Growing Acceptance of Natural Gas
ARLINGTON, Va. ā The emergence of natural gas as a viable fuel for the commercial trucking industry is a matter of when āĀ and not ifĀ āĀ issues such as a cost-effective fuel supply network, a new generation of engines and driver acceptance are overcome, industry experts said here Thursday.
November 29, 2012