Hydrogen is poised to take a meaningful role in the world’s sustainable energy landscape. No sector stands to benefit more from the use of green hydrogen as an energy carrier than the commercial transportation sector. When people think about hydrogen for commercial vehicle use, they often think of fuel cells battery electric. Internal combustion engines (ICE), however, are also a viable way to pow
The following article was authored by Amy R. Boerger, Cummins Vice President, Sales, Engine Segment and Shorty Whittington, Founder, Grammer Industries; Former Chairman of the American Trucking Association (ATA) and Executive Committee of the Board of Indiana Motor Truck Association (IMTA). Sept. 11 – 17 is designated as National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. The trucking industry and
There are many good reasons to switch to vehicles with natural gas engines, such as saving money on fuel and on vehicle, a better ability to forecast operating costs and avoiding cold-weather problems. Another top reason why many fleet operators invest in compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles is that they can drastically lower emissions. The 2022 State of Sustainable Fleets Report found
If you manage a fleet of commercial vehicles, you have probably read or heard about hydrogen engines and hydrogen fuel cells. Fuel cells have come a long way over the years, and they have a bright future. Hydrogen engines and hydrogen fuel cells each have their roles in decarbonizing the commercial transportation sector today and the decades ahead. When it comes to hydrogen engines, there are othe
Compared to traditional diesel engines, natural gas engines have several advantages. A few of the benefits of natural gas engines are that they cause less air pollution, are quieter and run on fuel that is cheaper and less volatile than diesel. On the other hand, operating natural gas vehicles requires a deliberate fuel strategy because there are few compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations i
Natural gas engines can be a great option for commercial vehicles. They’re quieter than diesel engines, they reduce air pollution, and they can help fleets save a lot of money on operating costs, especially when it comes to fuel. So why don’t more fleets switch to natural gas engines? Compressed Natural Gas, or CNG engines are a great option for a wide range of fleets and commercial vehi
Natural gas has been taking an increasingly central role in our energy supply over the past decades. In developed countries, the use of other fossil resources has stagnated or declined. In 2020, oil consumption in Organized for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries is essentially what it was in 1995, and coal use has declined by almost half. In contrast, the consumption of natural
Compared to diesel and gasoline vehicles, natural gas engine vehicles pollute less, have a smaller carbon footprint, and use a fuel that doesn’t present any risk of soil or water contamination. Surely, these environmental benefits of natural gas engines must come at a cost premium, right? For many applications, the opposite is true. Switching to natural gas vehicles offers fleet operators long-
It can be difficult to grasp the role natural gas engines play when it comes to reducing transportation emissions and making the trucking industry more sustainable. Natural gas is a fossil fuel, just like diesel and gasoline, so there are some misconceptions about the environmental benefits it can provide, particularly when compared to emerging alternative powertrain options like hydrogen fuel cel