Category Archives: Liquified/Compressed Natural Gas Fuel

Natural Gas Fuel Companies Surging On Obama Pledge (CLNE, FSYS, WPRT)

The natural gas fuel stocks are surging with heavy volume  this morning ahead of an Obama speech in which he’s expected to lay out his energy policy in order to reduce dependence on foreign oil.  It’s expected he’ll outline a variety of initiatives which will include increased US oil production and ethanol production as well as a push for natural gas as a fuel.  The goal will be to reduce oil imports by about a … Read the rest

Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) Surging After Earnings Beat, Bottom May Be In

Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) continues to show signs that a long term bottom is in place and will get another surge at the open this morning after the company beat analysts estimates on both the top and bottom line.  The company posted a non GAAP EPS of .17/share on revenues of $83 million which was better than the analyst estimates for .16/share in EPS on revenues of $70 million.  It’s the first quarter of profitability … Read the rest

Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) To Fuel Fleet Of 48 UPS LNG Trucks

Shares of Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) are up about 10% today on news it has signed a contract with package delivery leader UPS to fuel 48 of the their natural gas fueled vehicles.  CLNE will design and build a fueling station near a UPS facility in Las Vegas and operate it under an initial 7 year contract with options for another 3 years.  The facility is expected to open within a few months and also … Read the rest

Quantum Fuel Systems (QTWW) Secures Order For Nat Gas Vehicle Tanks

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies (QTWW) has announced it’s  secured a new purchase contract from a leading Utah-based natural gas vehicle integrator to supply a series of large capacity natural gas vehicle tanks for medium and heavy duty trucks.  The Quantum nat gas fuel tanks are lighter than competing tanks allowing for larger storage tanks.  They have supplied over 20K of these tanks to General Motors (GM).  No word on who this contract is for or … Read the rest

Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) Subsidiary BAF Gets Ford Approval For Nat Gas Conversions

Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) has announced today that its subsidiary, BAF Technologies,  was designated a Qualified Vehicle Modifier for natural gas  fueled vehicles by Ford (F).  BAF provides aftermarket conversions of Ford vans, shuttles, taxis and pick ups.  The designation allows purchasers to retain their warranties because the vehicles have undergone rigorous testing to make sure the modifications meet Ford’s quality guidelines. 

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Westport Innovations (WPRT) Announces Order For 50 LNG Trucks

Westport Innovations (WPRT) has announced that Vedder Transport of British Columbia will purchase 50 Peterbilt LNG trucks featuring their LNG engines, pumps and fuel injectors.  A few months ago Robert Transport of Quebec purchased 180 of these Peterbilt LNG trucks which has been the largest order to date.

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“This is a significant order for LNG trucks in Western Canada,” said Clark Quintin, President of Westport’s … Read the rest

Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) & Hertz (HTZ) Partner On CNG Fueling Facility At LAX

Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) and Hertz (HTZ) announced an agreement yesterday to partner on a CNG fueling station on property adjacent to LAX airport.   The fueling station will be open 24/7 and provide public access (taxis and hotel transportation) as well as support the expanding CNG fleet of Hertz airport shuttle buses.  Construction is expected to begin this spring and open about six months later.  Hertz believes it can transition its entire LAX transit bus … Read the rest

Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) Acquires LNG Infrastructure Company Wyoming Northstar

Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) is looking to continue to build out its LNG fueling infrastructure in the US and the announcement of the Wyoming Northstar acquisition this morning will help.  CLNE will pay $7.4 million at closing with the balance paid in yearly installments until 2015.  I don’t see the total acquisition cost.

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“Having Northstar, the premier LNG station provider, in our group will … Read the rest

Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) Misses, Shares Pressured

Shares of Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) are under pressure today after the company announced results that missed analyst estimates both on the EPS and revenue side.  The company reported a non GAAP EPS of (.10) share vs the analyst estimate of a .07/share loss on revenues of $45.7 million vs the analyst estimate for $51 million.  While the revenue number represents the 4th consecutive quarter of quarter over quarter growth, the losses continue to pile … Read the rest

Record LNG Truck Order Using Westport Innovations (WPRT) Engines Announced

The largest single order for LNG trucks using Westport Innovations (WPRT) natural gas engine systems was announced today.  Quebec based Robert Transport placed an order for 180 Peterbilt LNG trucks featuring Wesport HD Systems.  The HD Systems consist of a 15 litre engine, proprietary fuel injectors, LNG fuel tanks and pumps and electrical components.

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“This is the single largest order for LNG Trucks powered … Read the rest