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TruStar CNG fuel station

TruStar Energy completes 250th CNG fueling station

By the end of 2019, TruStar Energy will be servicing and maintaining stations that produce over 80 million gallons of natural gas fuel on an annual basis with uptime of 99.9%.
April 23, 2019
TruStar Energy, White Plains, N.Y., completed construction of its 250th compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Plainfield, Ind.
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Port of Oakland’s yard cranes going hybrid to help clean air

Each crane is being equipped with batteries and new, smaller diesel backup engines.
March 27, 2019
The Port of Oakland, Oakland, Calif., announced plans to convert 13 diesel-powered yard cranes to hybrid power, resulting in an annual 45-ton reduction in diesel-related air pollutants.
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Fleet Advantage Brian Holland

Hype vs. reality: Are fleets gearing toward electric trucks?

There are numerous reasons why electric trucks may continue to take a backseat when private transportation fleets and for-hire carriers are developing their truck procurement strategies.
Brian Holland
February 19, 2019
While electrification may cultivate into a possible reality down the road, many in the industry remain dedicated to improving the output of quality returns found in diesel.
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Study reveals more fleets adopting fuel-efficient technologies

This is the sixth annual update of the inaugural fleet study.
January 23, 2019
Nearly 20 fleets operating more than 71,844 tractors and 236,292 trailers saved over $600 million in 2017 compared to the average trucks on the road, according to a study released by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE).
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Golden State Foods implements electrification project to save fuel, lower emissions

This project allows GSF’s cargo trucks to stop idling their engines to keep food cold, and instead plug into power outlets at the facility.
August 10, 2018
Golden State Foods (GSF), Irvine, Calif., installed a total of 32 electric power outlets in its Garner, N.C., distribution center to cut costs and lower air emissions as part of a Duke Energy electrification project.
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Sysco to implement Tesla semi tractors

Tesla’s semi tractor offers up to 500 miles of range on a single charge and is said to significantly reduce the cost of cargo transport.
January 2, 2018
Sysco Corp., Houston, Texas, placed a reservation for 50 of Tesla’s new fully-electric semi tractors.
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