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NewsMay 28, 2013

Cummins Announces 2013 Engine Lineup for Refuse Market

Cummins Inc. announced its 2013 engine lineup for refuse vehicles. The company is offering a complete range of both clean diesel and natural gas engines.

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NewsMay 20, 2013

City of Miami to Save 19K Gallons of Diesel Annually with Hybrid Refuse Trucks

The City of Miami’s purchase of four hybrid refuse trucks is expected to result in significant fuel savings – the trucks consume on average 51% less diesel fuel than a non-hybrid truck.

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ArticlesMay 16, 2013

CNG Use Expands Among Government Agencies

The high cost of gasoline and diesel and a desire to reduce vehicle emissions have led many government agencies to purchase vehicles that run on compressed natural gas (CNG). From fleets just starting their investment in the alternative fuel to long-time users looking to expand their CNG fleet, these agencies explain how and why natural gas works for them.

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NewsMay 6, 2013

ESW Group Acquires Cleaire

ESW Group acquired the assets and product line of Cleaire Advanced Emissions Controls LLC (Cleaire) on April 18. Cleaire, which designed, developed, and manufactured retrofit emission control systems for diesel engines, ceased operations on Jan.18.

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ProductsMay 2, 2013

DX490LC & DX530 Excavators

The DX490LC-3 and DX530LC-3 excavators are powered by a 6-cylinder 389-hp water-cooled diesel engine that has been optimized for use with a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) system, a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), and a diesel particulate filter (DPF).

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ProductsApril 29, 2013

Refractometers for Diesel Exhaust Fluid Testing

Misco offers its Palm Abbe DEF-201, a handheld digital refractometer designed for testing the concentration of urea-based Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).

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ProductsApril 24, 2013

DX420LC Excavator

The Doosan DX420LC-3 is powered by a 6-cylinder 362-hp water-cooled diesel engine that has been optimized for use with a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) system, a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), and a diesel particulate filter (DPF).

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NewsApril 4, 2013

Lancaster County, Pa., Replacing 14 Diesel Trucks With CNG Models, Installing CNG Fueling Station

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded $174,048 to the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) to help with the cost of replacing 14 heavy-duty, diesel-powered trucks with 14 new compressed natural gas-fueled trucks.

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NewsApril 2, 2013

National Parks Initiative Expands Clean Vehicle Use in 5 Parks

Five new National Parks Initiative projects mostly focus on shifting park vehicles to run on alternative fuels, such as propane, biodiesel, and electricity. These projects build on the success of other programs in 2011 and 2012.

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NewsFebruary 25, 2013

Oakwood, Ga. Implements New Anti-Idling Policy

The City of Oakwood, Ga., has implemented a new anti-idling policy for its fleet vehicles and equipment. The policy prohibits idling for gasoline-, diesel-, and natural-gas-fueled vehicles.

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