Category: Trucking News

NGV milestones

Fleets with a commitment to a lower carbon footprint

Natural gas vehicle announcements from fleets reaching major milestones have become a near weekly occurrence. UPS announced that its fleet of over 7,000 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles has achieved its goal of driving 1 billion mi., one year earlier than it set out, and has displaced over 12% of the conventional diesel it previously used.

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Green Fleet of the Month: Fueling green

Use of biodiesel keeps Illinois carrier ahead of the competition

Sometimes lost in the land of alternative fuels, biodiesel remains a viable, and productive, fuel for many fleets looking to reduce their environmental footprint and expand their business relationships through cleaner vehicle options.

That has been the case for Illinois- based G&D Integrated. The for-hire carrier switched to biodiesel several years ago when its fuel supplier, Ag-Land FS Inc., made a recommendation.

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Renewed charge

Increasing interest in electricity is leading to new truck concepts

There was a time when electric trucks were all the rage. Everyone wanted one, it seemed. That was a long time ago—more than 100 years, in fact. Still, America's fascination with electric vehicles has remained. Throughout time, supporters have been telling anyone who will listen that the future is electric.

It was 100 years ago, and it still is today. Funny thing about the future, though, is it never seems to arrive.

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Sometimes rules help

Phase 2 GHG offers a clear outline for the future

The future just got a bit clearer for anyone running trucks. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finally released the rules that will shape truck fuel economy through 2027, giving manufacturers and their engineers well-defined targets as they explore ways to push truck efficiency to some very high levels.

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Volkswagen takes stake in Navistar, to supply powertrain by 2019

LISLE, IL – Volkswagen Truck and Bus is investing US $256 million in Navistar, assuming a 16.6% stake in the company and forming an alliance that is expected to generate US $500 million in savings over the next five years. The companies will collaborate on technology and licensing Volkswagen products, giving the German-based manufacturer a foothold in North America's commercial vehicle market. But Navistar itself is to remain an independent company. ...Read the rest of this story

Navistar-Volkswagen deal: What can customers expect?

Two years after taking over Swedish truck maker Scania and combining it with MAN, Volkswagen has agreed to take a 16.6% piece of Navistar International Corp. in a move that will give the German company a foothold in the North American market while boosting the capabilities (and bank account) of Navistar. But what will it mean to truck buyers on this side of the Atlantic? Stay tuned, explained Navistar President and CEO Troy Clarke on a conference call with Wall Street analysts and news media.

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