Impco Automotive has issued a recall for its compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems installed as original equipment in certain 2011-2013 model year Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans. Impro has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a safety defect in the system, resulting in the recall....More

Fleet owners figuring to slice operating costs by switching to natural gas-fueled trucks are wise to do a lot of figuring first. Unfortunately, for some time to come, doing that will also require some estimating—if not outright guessing. To forecast how much money will potentially be saved over a new truck’s lifetime by burning natural gas—be it compressed (CNG) or liquefied (LNG)—instead of diesel fuel, a fleet owner would expect to start by gathering projections on what will be the vehicle’s total cost of ownership (TCO)....More

Burr Ridge, IL-based Dillon Transport will add 25 Kenworth T800s with liquefied natural gas engines to its 450-plus vehicle fleet. The tractors are short hood day cabs and will be powered by the new Cummins Westpory ISX12 G heavy-duty LNG engine....More

Customers wishing to try liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks without the restrictions of a lease or purchase can now rent a truck for trial. The program, available to fleets operating along the I-84 and I-15 corridors from Las Vegas, NV, through Utah, Idaho and eastern Oregon, is being brought to market by PacLease, its local franchise Kenworth Sales Co. and Blu LNG....More