Natural Gas the Leading Alternative Fuel for Goods Movement in USA

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Alternative Fuels Viable Option for Reducing Container Ports Pollution - Study Source: NGV Global Wednesday, 25 February 2009 00:00 USA, Colorado
Natural Gas the Leading Alternative Fuel for Goods Movement in USA

The switch to clean alternative fuels is gaining momentum at U.S. and international container shipping ports according to a new research study, "Container Ports and Air Pollution," published by Energy Futures, Inc.

Reliance on diesel fuel for goods movement has contributed to a reputation for container ports being among the world's biggest sources of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Now, progress is being made toward reducing harmful emissions. The study found that natural gas is currently the leading alternative fuel for goods movement at U.S. container ports, while hybrid electric vehicles are gaining popularity in Asia.
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Re: Natural Gas the Leading Alternative Fuel for Goods Movement in USA

It has been said that business uses about 45% of all fuel in the US, hard to believe, but obviously the numbers are high..so this is a good thing. We need more fill stations to make this NG thing work.