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Green Energy Oilfield Services building fleet with 60 Peterbilt LNG trucks

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

a portfolio company of Lone Star Investment Advisors, is building a fleet of 60 Peterbilt Model 388 LNG (liquefied natural gas) trucks. The Peterbilt Model 388 tractors are equipped with a Westport HD 15-liter natural gas engine and fuel system. We believe that Peterbilt is a leader in alternate fuel technology.

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Peterbilt Los Angeles Green Fleet

Gulf Oil adds LNG-powered trucks to its transportation fleet

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AUGUST 27, 2012

Gulf Oil LP, a national branded supplier of motor fuels throughout the United States and its territories, has deployed 34 transport trucks that run on liquefied natural gas (LNG). In addition, Gulf will soon be supplying and distributing LNG to customers in the transportation sector and other interested bulk users.

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Fleet Transportation Oil Peterbilt

Vedder Transport orders 50 Peterbilt LNG trucks powered by Westport HD systems

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

Vedder Transport Ltd. of Abbotsford, British Columbia has issued a purchase order for 50 Peterbilt 386 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks featuring Westport HD Systems. Vedder Transport Ltd., The Vedder Transportation Group now operates a diverse fleet of 300 tractors and more than 800 semi trailers.

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Peterbilt Transportation Power Powered

Loop Energy fuel cell range-extenders chosen for FAST TRACK project; zero-emission Class 8 drayage trucks

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AUGUST 9, 2018

Consequently, Loop fuel cell products produce significantly more power output in the same package and a materially lower total cost of ownership versus diesel-engines, the company says. Loop fuel cell range extenders will be integrated by TransPower into two Peterbilt 579 truck gliders in early 2019.

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Peterbilt Emissions Range Fuel

Raven Transport to deploy 115 additional heavy-duty LNG trucks; Clean Energy expands refueling network

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APRIL 1, 2015

Florida-based truckload carrier Raven Transport is expanding its clean-burning natural gas fleet with 115 Peterbilt Model 579s, equipped with sleepers and powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) to haul goods for a leading consumer packaged goods company. The fleet will also fuel at Clean Energy’s existing Albany, Ga.;

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Clean Cleaning Jacksonville Transportation

AMP Americas in deal with two national dairy cooperatives to build 7 CNG fueling stations, bring in more Class 8 CNG trucks

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

AMP Americas signed a deal with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Select Milk Producers, both national dairy cooperatives, to convert a portion of their diesel needs to CNG by working with haulers to convert their fleets to CNG-powered trucks. million miles per year, servicing routes throughout Texas.

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America Building Kenworth Peterbilt

American Honda Motor Co. Begins Use and Testing of Class 8 Hybrid Truck

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MARCH 4, 2009

American Honda Motor has introduced a Class 8 hybrid diesel electric truck into its truck fleet at its parts center in Alpharetta, Ga—the first such in the auto industry. Honda uses Class 8 trucks to transport service parts between its parts centers and dealerships.

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Honda Peterbilt Hybrid Motor

Westport Heavy-Duty LNG Engine Receives 2010 US EPA Certification

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JULY 6, 2010

Adding to the US certification, Australia’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government has certified the Westport GX engine in compliance with the Australian Design Rules (ADR) 80/03, which takes effect for all heavy-duty truck models starting January 2011.

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2010 EPA Engine Kenworth

Clean Energy unveils LNG backbone network for America’s Natural Gas Highway; 150 LNG stations by end of 2013

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JANUARY 12, 2012

the leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, unveiled the route plan for the first phase of 150 new LNG fueling stations for America’s Natural Gas Highway (ANGH). ANGH Route map shows initial phase of America‘s Natural Gas Highway. Click to enlarge. Clean Energy Fuels Corp., Earlier post.).

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Clean Cleaning Gas Los Angeles

California to award $23.6M for zero-emission drayage trucks at seaports; BYD, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo

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MAY 5, 2016

This is the first large-scale demonstration of zero-emission Class 8 trucks that involves major manufacturers, including BYD, Kenworth, Peterbilt (both Paccar companies) and Volvo. Full battery-electric trucks will be developed by BYD and a team consisting of Peterbilt and California start-up TransPower. Earlier post.).

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Peterbilt Kenworth California BYD

Walmart showcases WAVE tractor-trailer at MATS; micro-turbine range extended electric vehicle with 45.5 kWh Li-ion pack

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MARCH 28, 2014

The project aims to demonstrate a wide range of advanced technologies and designs Walmart is considering in an effort to improve the overall fuel efficiency of its fleet and lower the company’s carbon footprint. The truck’s shape represents a 20% reduction in aerodynamic drag over Walmart’s current Peterbilt Model 386. and Whiting. .;

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Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles

Heckmann Corporation transitioning truck fleet from diesel to LNG; largest single US order for LNG trucks

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APRIL 5, 2011

a subsidiary of Encana Corporation, Westport and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR Inc to transition its truck fleet from traditional diesel vehicles to natural gas vehicles (NGVs).

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Corporation Fleet Peterbilt Diesel

Has Nikola’s Founder’s Fraudulent Activity Changed the EV Conversation?

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

In the United States, transportation accounts for 27% of greenhouse gases —the largest source of emissions of any sector. Peterbilt and Navistar also have electric semis either planned or ready to be delivered. The Tesla Semi should reach 500 miles on one charge and cost half the amount of fueling a diesel truck.

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Conversion Re-Charge Peterbilt Emissions

Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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JUNE 13, 2013

will receive $2,999,172 to install two hydrogen fueling stations and to automate two trailer loading operations for transporting hydrogen for fueling from a production facility in Southern California. This effort builds on a productive partnership of public agencies to make progress in attaining a clean, sustainable transportation sector.

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel

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Green Energy Oilfield Services building fleet with 60 Peterbilt LNG trucks

Gulf Oil adds LNG-powered trucks to its transportation fleet

Vedder Transport orders 50 Peterbilt LNG trucks powered by Westport HD systems

Loop Energy fuel cell range-extenders chosen for FAST TRACK project; zero-emission Class 8 drayage trucks

Raven Transport to deploy 115 additional heavy-duty LNG trucks; Clean Energy expands refueling network

AMP Americas in deal with two national dairy cooperatives to build 7 CNG fueling stations, bring in more Class 8 CNG trucks

American Honda Motor Co. Begins Use and Testing of Class 8 Hybrid Truck

Westport Heavy-Duty LNG Engine Receives 2010 US EPA Certification

Clean Energy unveils LNG backbone network for America’s Natural Gas Highway; 150 LNG stations by end of 2013

California to award $23.6M for zero-emission drayage trucks at seaports; BYD, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo

Walmart showcases WAVE tractor-trailer at MATS; micro-turbine range extended electric vehicle with 45.5 kWh Li-ion pack

Heckmann Corporation transitioning truck fleet from diesel to LNG; largest single US order for LNG trucks

Has Nikola’s Founder’s Fraudulent Activity Changed the EV Conversation?

Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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