Energy bill to expand the use of natural gas for transportation in the United States
U.S. Senate Democrats unveiled an energy bill that includes almost USD 4 billion in subsidies for natural gas powered vehicles. House lawmakers are expected to vote on their version of the legislation before Congress breaks for recess in August.
Atlantic City Jitney buses will be powered by compressed natural gas
Atlantic City Jitney buses are going green to help save the environment. The Jitney Association is in the process of converting their shuttle buses into vehicles that will now be powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).
 
 
The city of Nashua to attract a compressed natural gas refueling station
To go green, the city of Nashua and United Parcel Service may enter into a partnership to attract a compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling station to the city, Mayor Donnalee Lozeau said.
Azusa Unified installed a compressed natural gas fueling station at its main office
Thanks to grants from two environmental agencies, Azusa Unified installed a compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling station at its main office. Officials unveiled and dedicated it during an event.
 
           
  U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Vestavia Hills, approached the security gate of the U.S. Capitol in a cherry red 1966 Pontiac GTO powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).     With the city council’s goal of sustainability as encouragement, city staff has researched money savings that might be obtained by using alternative forms of transportation for city vehicles.     A-Z Bus Sales, Inc., a leading provider of transportation solutions, announced delivery of 30 new compressed natural gas (CNG) Blue Bird buses to Fresno Unified School District.  
   
       
   
       
 
     
 
 
 
  Even energy experts tend to forget the impact unanticipated events can have on markets and public policy. There are two developments that have the potential to cause dramatic change: the existence of reserves of natural gas and the BP spill.
 
 
  General Motors Co. has chosen an outside company to handle integration of compressed natural gas (CNG) systems in its Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna vans.
   
 
 
  Roger Lessman, president of Lessman Racing Inc., spoke about the Lucas Oil / Lessman Streamliner project, its beginnings, achievements and future challenges.
 
 
  The National NGV Conference-Summit is timed to immediately precede a joint exposition of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) WasteCon and American Public Works Association (APWA) Congress, August 12-14.