Westport Innovations Reports 1Q Loss
Natural-gas engine manufacturer Westport Innovations reported a first-quarter loss on soft market conditions.
May 13, 2013Clean Energy Teams with Mansfield Energy to Provide Natural Gas Services
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. said Tuesday it is partnering with Mansfield Energy Corp. to offer natural-gas fueling services.
May 7, 2013Florida Legislature Passes Bill to Encourage Use of Natural-Gas Vehicles
The Florida state legislature passed a bill that seeks to encourage natural gas use in vehicles by eliminating decal and licensing programs for natural gas and replacing them with a tax system similar to diesel fuel.
May 6, 2013CNG One Source Acquires Emission Solutions Inc.
CNG One Source said it acquired Emission Solutions Inc., which makes natural-gas engines for heavy-duty trucks. Terms were not disclosed.
April 8, 2013Bison Transport Testing Use of LNG-Powered Trucks
Canadian truckload carrier Bison Transport has begun testing the use of liquefied natural-gas powered trucks, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reported.
April 2, 2013Obama Again Proposes U.S. Tax Credits to Cut Net Cost of Natural-Gas Trucks
President Obama again proposed federal tax credits for buyers of trucks powered by natural gas, including such a plan in his newest energy initiative on March 15.
March 25, 2013Westport, Clean Energy Venture Bundles LNG System, Fuel Contract
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Westport Innovations and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced a new joint program aimed at further accelerating the adoption of liquefied natural gas vehicles among trucking companies.
March 25, 2013Obama Proposes Tax Credits to Promote Natural-Gas Use in Trucking Industry
President Obama has proposed giving those who buy trucks powered by natural gas a 50% tax credit on the price differential between natural gas and diesel-powered trucks.
March 20, 2013Ryder Leases 23 Nat Gas Tractors to La. Company
Ryder System said Eagle Distributing in Louisiana signed a deal to lease 23 compressed natural gas tractors.
March 11, 2013Westport’s Natural-Gas Engine Deliveries Rise 25% for Year
Westport Innovations Inc. said its natural-gas engine sales declined for the fourth quarter but rose 25% for the year on higher North American and international demand.
March 8, 2013