Truck Tech Special Edition Ep.5 | RNG: Trucks or stations? Which comes first?

Selecting the right fueling infrastructure is important when making the switch to renewable natural gas (RNG)-powered trucks. The choice between public and private depends on a fleet's size, location, and usage patterns, allowing for a tailored solution to meet specific operational needs. Both fueling at a public-access station and building a dedicated behind-the-fence station offer unique advantages. With nearly 800 public and more than 600 private natural gas fueling stations in the U.S. – and more on the way -- fleets need to weigh the locations of public-access stations along their routes compared to constructing a dedicated fueling facility. Net-zero carbon RNG is available along major transportation corridors. It also can be piped to a private site. Permitting is far less complex and time-consuming than installing electric infrastructure. This week’s episode features insights from executives at Clean Energy and Opal Fuels, two leading RNG suppliers. Derek Turbide, vice president of Business Development at Clean Energy, and Scott Edelbach, executive vice president at Opal Fuels, discuss the advantages of public and private fueling stations.

Truck Tech Special Edition Ep.4 | The road to no-compromise renewable energy scaling

Fleet owners looking to reduce fuel costs and meet new emission standards face an array of technology choices. They’ve never had so many options from which to choose. Key operational considerations for scaling with renewable natural gas are payload, duty cycle, range, maintenance and fueling infrastructure. Today and for the foreseeable future, many clean fuel technologies fall short of meeting the needs of hard-to-abate Class 7 and 8 long-haul heavy-duty trucks. Running on RNG is one way to meet strict greenhouse gas emission standards in 2027. Hexagon Agility has been an industry leader and technology innovator of renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel solutions for several decades. More than 100,000 RNG-powered vehicles on the road today are equipped with Hexagon Agility’s market-leading technology. Tune in with Eric Bippus, Hexagon Agility executive vice president of Sales and Systems Development as he outlines key considerations and benefits of implementing RNG into your fleet.

Truck Tech Special Edition | RNG for heavy-trucks: Spec it right

To get the renewable natural gas (RNG) truck specifications right, we spoke with Nathan Whittaker from MHC Kenworth in Greensboro, N.C., one of the largest Kenworth dealership groups in the nation, to discuss important factors heavy-duty fleets need to consider when integrating RNG into their operations. Kenworth X15N trucks coupled with Hexagon Agility’s market-leading RNG fuel systems serve as a powerful diesel equalizer. This trifecta synergy unleashes the power of RNG for long-haul heavy-duty transport, enabling RNG to compete head-to-head with diesel in the hard to abate heavy-duty sector on both range and power. For long-haul fleets, the arrival of the new Cummins X15N in the market makes the choice of RNG clearer today than ever before! Compared to ISX12N, the X15N is lighter, 10% more efficient, and has proven diesel-like performance. Tune in to this special episode of Make the Switch to hear insights from an MHC dealer and Kenworth OEM on why heavy-duty fleets should now, more than ever, consider RNG as a priority (or key part) of their decarbonization strategy.

Truck Tech Special Edition: X15N natural gas engine delivers diesel-like performance

We visited the Cummins Jamestown, New York engine plant where the X15N natural gas engine is built. Plant manager Shawn Hricko talks about the diesel-like performance of the industry’s first 15-liter natural gas engine which is lighter than the current 12-liter and features up to 10% better fuel economy. Industry analysts estimate that renewable natural gas (RNG) could grow to power one in five heavy-duty trucks in the U.S. over the next decade. UPS, Frito-Lay, Wegmans and other fleets count on RNG to reduce emissions and cut fuel costs. With looming regulations that dramatically restrict nitrogen oxide emissions, trucking fleet managers and executives need to understand the role RNG can play in meeting the new rules. To help unpack the RNG story and assist fleets in making informed decisions about switching from diesel to RNG, we talked with stakeholders throughout the natural gas ecosystem. Following this episode on Cummins, future episodes will feature Kenworth, Hexagon Agility, Clean Energy, Opal Fuels and Paper Transport covering the business case, viability and advantages of RNG for heavy-duty trucks. Make the switch! Download this guide is designed to help heavy-duty fleets make an informed analysis of natural gas trucks, RNG fuel and cost of ownership: https://hexagonagility.com/rng-for-he...

Truck Tech Special Edition: Succeeding with renewable natural gas (RNG) for heavy-duty trucks

Industry analysts are estimating that over the next decade RNG could grow to power as much as 20% of heavy trucks in America. Leading fleets like UPS, Frito-Lay, Wegmans and many others are betting big on RNG to reduce emissions and cut fuel costs. To put it bluntly, if you are a trucking industry executive you need to understand RNG. To help us unpack this exciting topic we have interviewed key industry leaders who are instrumental in helping fleets make informed decisions about switching from diesel to RNG. You will hear directly from the engine manufacturer to the truck OEM, fuel system provider, infrastructure experts and key fleets who’ve made the switch to RNG. In our upcoming episodes, we will put the spotlight on Cummins, Kenworth, Hexagon Agility, Clean Energy, Opal Fuels and Paper Transport who will talk about the business case, viability and key advantages of RNG for heavy-duty trucks. Make the switch! Download this guide is designed to help heavy-duty fleets make an informed analysis of natural gas trucks, RNG fuel and cost of ownership: https://hexagonagility.com/rng-for-he...

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