Daimler Trucks North America not only builds its vehicles right here in Oregon, they have a nearly 50% market share for conventional natural gas heavy duty trucks. Yet earlier this year, Robert Carrick — Sales manager, Daimler North America — observed that natural gas infrastructure is lacking in Oregon, preventing his company from expanding their natural gas vehicle […]
Expanded CNG fueling options
Oregon truckers will soon have more access to compressed natural gas (CNG) stations, thanks to $4 million in federal grants. Via Sustainable Business Journal: The Oregon Department of Transportation selected eight projects to receive federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Funds after soliciting applications in February for projects that help meet Gov. John Kitzhaber’s 10-year Energy Action Plan goal to […]
Clean Fuels Hearing: The Highlights
Oregon is not the only state to recognize the benefits of a homegrown clean fuels industry to strengthen our economy, create jobs, and protect the environment. Our California and British Columbia neighbors have implemented their own Clean Fuels Programs and already started to reap the rewards from economic growth, job gains, and cleaner, more affordable fuel alternatives. Last week, Oregon lawmakers […]
Alternative Fuels go Mainstream
Alternative fuels go mainstream in Oregon, as Kroger will make the switch from their diesel trucks to a natural gas-fueled fleet. Switching to alternative fuels will certainly save Kroger shipping costs, as their new fleets will save more than $1.00/gallon in fuel costs. But it’s not just economic savings – the reduction in greenhouse gasses and […]