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Westport LD announces new natural gas system for Ford Super Duty Pickups

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They are designed to meet both EPA 2012 and CARB 2012 standards. Westport will demonstrate the WiNG-powered F-250 through a “ride and drive” at the Green Fleets conference in Grapevine, Texas on 3–4 October and at the Natural Gas Vehicle Association (NGVA) conference in Fort Worth, Texas on 20–23 October.

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Texas awarding up to $5.7M for alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles

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For the purposes of this program, eligible alternative fuel vehicles are limited to those powered by the following: electricity, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen, propane (LPG), or a mixture of fuels containing at least 85 percent methanol by volume (M85). Application deadline is 29 August 2012.

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Cummins/Peterbilt SuperTruck shows 54% improvement in fuel economy, 61% improvement in freight efficiency

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l/100 km) during testing last fall on US Route 287 between Fort Worth and Vernon, Texas. Gas flow improvements included a lower delta-P EGR loop and turbocharger match. Supertruck technologies for 55% thermal efficiency and 68% freight efficiency (DEER 2012). Sources of increased engine thermal efficiency.

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