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Nigeria to distribute CNG as alternative transport fuel

December 2, 2020. The Nigerian Federal Government will kick-start the distribution of compressed natural gas (CNG) as a key transport fuel by the end of 2021, as part of its strategy to gradually replace high-sulfur gasoline. On Tuesday, the Federal…

New hybrid biogas buses for Stadtwerke Gießen

November 30, 2020. MIT.BUS, a subsidiary of Stadtwerke Gießen (SWG), recently replaced the six oldest articulated vehicles in its fleet with more modern units powered by biogas, making them nearly neutral in terms of CO2 emissions on the road. In…

H Parkinson adds 460 hp natural gas trucks

November 28, 2020. H Parkinson Haulage has added seven 460hp Iveco Stralis NP CNG 4×2 12.9-litre Cursor 13 tractor units to its fleet. They replace seven equivalent 400hp 8.7-litre Cursor 9 models and the move follows 30 months of running…

JCB introduces CNG-diesel powered backhoe loader

November 26, 2020. JCB India Limited has launched 3DX DFi which is the first dual-fuel compressed natural gas (CNG) Backhoe Loader in India. The machine was launched in New Delhi by Nitin Gadkari, the Minister for Road Transport and Highways.…

OptiFuel Systems offering natural gas locomotives

November 22, 2020. OptiFuel Systems, a solution provider of zero emission rail, marine and generator products, is now taking orders for a new line of affordable 1,200 hp to 2,400 hp, 100% natural gas freight locomotives. All of the locomotives…

Cupra Ateca offers 400 horses powered by natural gas

November 21, 2020. The Cupra Ateca offers its customers 300 horses, but thanks to Ecomotive Solutions it now has 400, 100 more than the standard model. Beyond the final figure, it saves money on gasoline because this Italian company transforms…

First bus modernized from diesel engine to CNG in Bucharest

November 19, 2020. In a world that lays increasing emphasis on reduction of pollution and carbon emissions in the great conurbations, Bucharest takes a step forward through the technological transformation of a large part of its fleet that ensures public…