July 24, 2022. CEMEX USA has added close to 40 low-emission natural gas-powered trucks to replace diesel powered vehicles in its Southern California fleet as part of efforts to achieve carbon neutrality throughout its value chain by 2050.
CEMEX’s new state-of-the-art trucks, which started to be delivered in April, are all powered by low emission compressed natural gas (CNG) or renewable natural gas (RNG). The company is integrating the 30 ready-mix and eight tractor Peterbuilt CNG/RNG trucks into operations while removing the same number of older, diesel-powered vehicles from its fleet. By replacing the older diesel vehicles with CNG/RNG trucks, CEMEX is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Southern California by approximately 24,000 pounds each year—the equivalent of the emissions from about 685 passenger cars.
“CEMEX is closely examining all of our operations to search for additional opportunities where we can cut emissions and continue to be part of the solution to prevent climate change,” said CEMEX USA President Jaime Muguiro. “We are exploring the use of alternative and low-emission fuels throughout our value chain, so we can continue to create a positive impact for our communities and our world.”
The new trucks are expected to be based at CEMEX USA’s Lytle Creek facility in Rialto, California. The company is currently constructing a CNG/RNG filling station at the site that is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2022.
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