Sterling Introduces its First Natural Gas-Powered Vehicle
LAS VEGAS – Sterling Truck Corporation has rolled out a new natural gas (NG)-fueled tractor. The Sterling Set-Back 113 fueled with Natural Gas is ideal for port operations, as well as natural gas utilities and municipalities.
by Staff
May 14, 2008
Sterling Natural Gas
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LAS VEGAS – Sterling Truck Corporation has
rolled out a new natural gas (NG)-fueled tractor. The Sterling Set-Back 113
fueled with Natural Gas is ideal for port operations, as well as natural gas
utilities and municipalities. An OEM factory-built product, this truck is
powered by the Cummins Westport ISL G.
Natural gas
technology can save an estimated $6,000 in annual fuel and operating costs per
truck. Customers in states such as California will also benefit from tax incentives for alternative-fuel vehicles. Fuel
providers take advantage of these incentives, too, which means that
accessibility to NG fuel is on the rise.
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“Due to
deterioration in air quality, the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have embraced the use of
alternative fuels in commercial vehicles. At the same time, utility companies
and municipalities throughout North America have shown increased interest in green transportation technology,” said Richard
Shearing, manager of product strategy for Sterling Truck Corporation. “By
introducing the Set-Back 113 with Natural Gas, we’re giving our customers a
hard-working truck that reduces both costs and environmental emissions.”
The
Cummins Westport ISL G, an 8.9L stoichiometric cooled-exhaust gas recirculation
(EGR) engine, offers the lowest emissions available in the industry without
sacrificing top-level performance and efficiency, the company said.
Available
in ratings up to 320 hp, the ISL G already meets EPA 2010 standards with 85
percent lower NOx emissions than the C Gas Plus engine and features the highest
power-to-weight ratio in class with an optimized turbocharger. The ISL G also
features a maintenance-free exhaust system with a three-way catalyst (TWC). No
further technology or after treatment will be required to meet 2010 emissions
standards.
For more
information about this truck and to find a local dealer, visit www.SterlingTrucks.com or call (800) 785-4357.
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