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Tag Archives: cng

Pittsburgh goes green(er) — without CNG

The Municipal Posted on September 3, 2014 by The MunicipalSeptember 2, 2014
Grant Ervin, sustainability manager for the city of Pittsburgh, next to a truck fitted with Optimus Technologies’ renewable diesel solution.

City reduces vehicle lifecycle emissions 80 percent, addresses sustainability initiatives By COLIN HUWYLER, CEO | Optimus Technologies LLC Local governments are leading the way toward cleaning up the environment. One case in point is the city of Pittsburgh, Pa. While … Continue reading →

Posted in Case Study, Transportation | Tagged city, cng, costs, diesel, emissions, From the Cover, fuel, optimus, solution | Leave a reply

Hickory, N.C., integrates new fleet technologies and good attitudes

The Municipal Posted on February 21, 2014 by Sarah WrightFebruary 18, 2014
Hickory, N.C., was the first East Coast city to purchase a CNG street sweeper. On its CNG vehicles, the city completes what repairs it is able to and then must call in outside technicians to do the rest. (Photo provided)

New technologies and alternative fuels provide cost savings in certain scenarios, in addition to showing citizens their municipalities are environmentally minded. As fleets across the country integrate these technologies — whether they are natural gas, propane, biodiesel, or another alternative … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged cng, employees, fleet, hickory, ingle | Leave a reply

Greening Columbus’ fleets

The Municipal Posted on March 15, 2013 by Sarah WrightMarch 12, 2013
As a step to reduce emissions, Columbus, Ohio, has introduced CNG vehicles

Emissions regulations and proactive decisions have spurred municipal fleet managers and governments to consider new practices and technologies to reduce their carbon footprint. Columbus, Ohio’s, fleet is on the cutting edge. The city’s efforts were recognized in 2011, when it … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Going Green | Tagged city, cng, fleet, green, reagan, stations, units, vehicles | Leave a reply

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