Mack's DME-fuelled rig to service Big Smoke trash

NEW YORK, NY– In collaboration with the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) and Oberon Fuels, Mack Trucks today began a demonstration to test the performance of a Dimethyl Ether (DME)-powered Mack Pinnacle model. DSNY is the first Mack customer to evaluate DME, a non-toxic, clean-burning alternative fuel. “We look forward to gathering data with DSNY and Oberon to better determine the performance and drivability of the DME-powered Mack Pinnacle model,” said Dennis Slagle, president of Mack Trucks. “We believe DME shows great promise, and we are pleased to be working with our longtime customer DSNY to evaluate the fuel as a viable alternative to diesel.” …Read the rest of this story

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