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Archive for ‘Fuel Efficiency’
Ex-Shell president sees $5 gas in 2012
$5 gas? The threat of this alone is clear evidence enough to look toward alternative fuels, especially for large vehicle fleets. Economically, moving to less expensive alternative fuels just makes sense, and the environmental impact is truly the icing on the cake. From CNNMoney.com: NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The former president of Shell Oil, John ... Read More
December 29, 2010 Tags: CNG, compressed natural gas, gasoline prices, John Hofmeister, NGV, Shell
Category: CNG in the News, Fleet News, Fuel Efficiency No Comments 
Clean energy: China charges ahead of world
While this doesn't talk about natural gas or CNG specifically, we all know that China's energy policies definitely involve the use of CNG, and is a major part of T. Boone Pickens' efforts to get the United States to follow suit. A key part of this article quotes US Rep. Jay Inslee (D - ... Read More
August 8, 2010 Tags: China, Clean Energy, CNG, Jay Inslee, NGV, Pickens Plan, solar, T. Boone Pickens, Washington
Category: Challenges and Discussions about CNG in the Northwest, CNG in the News, CNG News from Washington, Emissions, Fuel Efficiency, WorldCNG No Comments
CNG in Vehicles: Then and Now
Modern CNG cars run better than early versions ever did for a variety of reasons, but the entry of computer control as a means of engine management made a huge difference. Also, advances in composites, composite fibers, and cryogenic controls changed the way that fuel was carried and regulated. Fuel and Timing CNG’s first debut was in ... Read More
July 6, 2010 Tags: alternative fuel, carburetor, CNG, engine management, natural gas, natural gas vehicle, NGV, power, torque
Category: CNG in the News, CNG Vehicles, Converted Vehicles, Fuel Efficiency 1 Comment
Challenges and Discussions about CNG in the Northwest — A Blog Series, Part 1
This is the first in a series of blog postings that are designed to highlight some of the challenges and discussions about getting Compressed Natural Gas vehicles on the road in the Northwest Region. These blogs are intended to be “off the cuff” and light-hearted, so I apologize in advance for their unpolished nature. Today’s sales ... Read More
May 10, 2010 Tags: CNG, cost savings, Garret Alpers, shuttle bus, WorldCNG
Category: Challenges and Discussions about CNG in the Northwest, CNG in the News, Fleet News, Fuel Efficiency, WorldCNG 1 Comment
Obama Administration Releases New Fuel Efficiency Rules
While not directly related to CNG, the Obama Administration's new fuel efficiency rules make it clear that creating a cleaner environment with less emissions is definitely on the minds of those in Washington. Setting these new standard can only help the CNG cause, since hybrids and full-electric vehicles are still comparatively expensive when compared to a CNG-powered ... Read More
April 1, 2010 Tags: CNG, electric, EPA, Fuel Efficiency, hybrid, Obama
Category: CNG in the News, CNG News from Washington, Fuel Efficiency No Comments
