DISH Network Deploying 200 ROUSH CleanTech Propane Autogas Vans in 2013

Pay-TV provider DISH Network Corp. announced at the NTEA's 2013 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis that it will roll out 200 ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas-fueled Ford E-250 cargo vans in its fleet in 2013. DISH said its new alt-fuel vans will support its residential and commercial customer service in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

Detroit Renews SUV Price War as GM Rolls Out Fresh Rebates

CNG Process for Full-Size Van Nears Completion

DETROIT - General Motors has finalized the production process for its compressed natural gas (CNG) powered Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, allowing the company to deliver fleet customers complete vehicles with a fully integrated and dedicated CNG fuel system starting this fall.

Bill Calls for 6-Cent Temporary Reduction in Federal Diesel Fuel Tax

HR 6487, the “Diesel Parity Act,” would temporarily reduce the diesel fuel tax.

AMP Americas Strikes CNG Deal with National Dairy Cooperatives

Continuing to pave the way in transitioning trucking fleets from diesel to compressed natural gas (CNG), AMP Americas has signed a deal with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Select Milk Producers, both national dairy cooperatives, to convert a portion of their diesel needs to CNG by working with haulers to convert their fleets to CNG-powered trucks.

GM Adds B-20 Biofuel Capability to Heavy-Duty Lineup

GRAPEVINE, TX - General Motors' new Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel engine has been substantially revised to include B-20 capability, as well as meet strict new emissions standards effective this year.

Nissan NV Cargo X Powered by Cummins Diesel

Built in partnership with off-road builder Ian Johnson, host of Xtreme Off-Road, the NV Cargo X stands more than seven-and-a-half feet tall on 37-inch tires and is powered by a Cummins 5.0L V-8 turbo diesel transplanted from a Nissan Titan XD full-size pickup.

Navistar Pursues Natural Gas for MaxxForce 13 Engines

WARRENVILLE, IL - Navistar, Inc. signed a concept development agreement with Clean Air Power Ltd. to develop Navistar's MaxxForce 13 big bore engine to run on natural gas and clean diesel fuel for the North American market.

This Week in Truck News: Recalls, OEM Changes and Fleet Insights

Count down the top 10 headlines of the week as of June 8, 2024, covering everything from recalls, new OEM changes, fleet management insights, diesel fuel updates, and so much more!