ALTERNATIVE FUELS * WORLDWIDE

* UK - Deutsche Post DHL expands its green fleet with dual fuel vehicles

Egham,UK -Automotive World (UK) -6 Nov 2013: -- Deutsche Post DHL acquires 63 new dual-fuel trucks... Several Group projects worldwide increase the use of alternative drive systems for delivery and transport... The total DHL fleet in the UK now comprises 95 dual fuel trucks in total with another 50 of these on order... Deutsche Post DHL further expands its fleet of about 8,500 vehicles with alternative drive systems and aerodynamic modifications... The dual fuel drive system is one of the few alternative systems that also work for heavy load trucks – the trucks at DHL UK are designed to operate at 44 tonnes. Hybrid or electric vehicles cannot be used in this transport segment due to their limited loading capacities and distance range. Dual fuel vehicles typically reduce carbon emissions by up to 14 percent...


* Quebec - Gaz Metro applauds Quebec program that subsidizes natural gas trucks

Montreal,QUE,CAN -Truck News -Nov 5, 2013: -- The rebate will cover 30% of up to $75,000 of the additional cost natural gas adds to the price of a vehicle... The announcement drew praise from Gaz Metro, which operates a number of natural gas fuelling stations in the province...