J.B. Hunt kicks off Clean Energy’s Class 8 demo truck program equipped with Cummins X15N powered by ultraclean RNG
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) has launched a program allowing heavy-duty fleets to test a 2025 Peterbilt 579 day cab tractor equipped with Cummins' 15-liter X15N natural gas engine. J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. is the first participant in this demo truck program, which aims to showcase the capabilities of renewable natural gas (RNG) in reducing carbon emissions.
The truck will be available for fleets to test on their normal routes for up to two weeks, utilizing Clean Energy's extensive fueling infrastructure. The X15N engine, powered by RNG, can reduce carbon emissions by up to 300% compared to diesel. Clean Energy's demo program is expected to run through 2025, targeting various trucking companies across the United States.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) ha lanciato un programma che consente alle flotte pesanti di testare un trattore cabina giorno Peterbilt 579 del 2025, equipaggiato con il motore a gas naturale X15N da 15 litri di Cummins. J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. è il primo partecipante a questo programma di camion dimostrativi, che mira a mostrare le capacità del gas naturale rinnovabile (RNG) nella riduzione delle emissioni di carbonio.
Il camion sarà disponibile per le flotte per essere testato sulle loro normali rotte per un massimo di due settimane, sfruttando l'ampia infrastruttura di rifornimento di Clean Energy. Il motore X15N, alimentato da RNG, può ridurre le emissioni di carbonio fino al 300% rispetto al diesel. Si prevede che il programma dimostrativo di Clean Energy duri fino al 2025, mirando a diverse compagnie di trasporto negli Stati Uniti.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) ha lanzado un programa que permite a las flotas de camiones pesados probar un tractor Peterbilt 579 de día del 2025, equipado con el motor de gas natural X15N de 15 litros de Cummins. J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. es el primer participante en este programa de camiones de demostración, que tiene como objetivo mostrar las capacidades del gas natural renovable (RNG) en la reducción de las emisiones de carbono.
El camión estará disponible para que las flotas lo prueben en sus rutas normales durante un máximo de dos semanas, utilizando la amplia infraestructura de suministro de Clean Energy. El motor X15N, impulsado por RNG, puede reducir las emisiones de carbono en hasta un 300% en comparación con el diésel. Se espera que el programa de demostración de Clean Energy se ejecute hasta 2025, dirigida a varias empresas de transporte en los Estados Unidos.
클린 에너지 연료 공사(Clean Energy Fuels Corp., Nasdaq: CLNE)가 대형 플릿이 컴인스(Cummins)의 15리터 X15N 천연가스 엔진이 장착된 2025년형 피터빌트(Peterbilt) 579 데이캡 트랙터를 시험해볼 수 있는 프로그램을 시작했습니다. J.B. 헌트 트랜스포트(J.B. Hunt Transport Inc.)가 이 시연 트럭 프로그램의 첫 번째 참여자로, 재생 가능한 천연가스(RNG)가 탄소 배출량을 줄이는 기능을 선보이는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
트럭은 플릿이 두 주까지 정상 경로에서 시험해볼 수 있도록 제공되며, 클린 에너지의 광범위한 연료 인프라를 활용합니다. RNG로 구동되는 X15N 엔진은 디젤보다 최대 300%까지 탄소 배출량을 줄일 수 있습니다. 클린 에너지의 시연 프로그램은 2025년까지 진행될 예정이며, 미국 전역의 여러 화물 운송 회사들을 대상으로 하고 있습니다.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) a lancé un programme permettant aux flottes de poids lourds de tester un tracteur Peterbilt 579 de jour 2025 équipé du moteur à gaz naturel X15N de 15 litres de Cummins. J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. est le premier participant à ce programme de camions de démonstration, qui vise à montrer les capacités du gaz naturel renouvelable (RNG) dans la réduction des émissions de carbone.
Le camion sera disponible pour que les flottes l'essaient sur leurs itinéraires normaux pendant un maximum de deux semaines, utilisant l'ample infrastructure de ravitaillement de Clean Energy. Le moteur X15N, alimenté par le RNG, peut réduire les émissions de carbone jusqu'à 300 % par rapport au diesel. Le programme de démonstration de Clean Energy devrait se poursuivre jusqu'en 2025, visant diverses entreprises de transport à travers les États-Unis.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) hat ein Programm ins Leben gerufen, das es schweren Flotten ermöglicht, einen Peterbilt 579 Day Cab-Traktor aus dem Jahr 2025 zu testen, der mit Cummins' 15-Liter-X15N-Erdgasmotor ausgestattet ist. J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. ist der erste Teilnehmer an diesem Demotrkprogramm, das darauf abzielt, die Fähigkeiten von erneuerbarem Erdgas (RNG) zur Reduzierung von Kohlenstoffemissionen zu demonstrieren.
Der Lkw wird für Flotten bis zu zwei Wochen lang für Tests auf ihren regulären Routen zur Verfügung stehen und dabei auf die umfangreiche Tankinfrastruktur von Clean Energy zurückgreifen. Der von RNG betriebene X15N-Motor kann die Kohlenstoffemissionen im Vergleich zu Diesel um bis zu 300% reduzieren. Das Demoprogramm von Clean Energy soll bis 2025 laufen und richtet sich an verschiedene Transportunternehmen in den USA.
- Launch of demo truck program with Cummins X15N engine, potentially increasing CLNE's customer base
- Partnership with major fleet operator J.B. Hunt, showcasing industry interest in RNG technology
- Potential for significant carbon emission reduction (up to 300%) compared to diesel
- Extensive fueling infrastructure with over 600 stations across North America
- Growing interest and orders for the Cummins X15N engine from major fleets
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The launch of Clean Energy's Class 8 demo truck program with J.B. Hunt is a significant step towards sustainable heavy-duty transportation. The Cummins X15N engine, powered by renewable natural gas (RNG), offers a promising solution for immediate decarbonization in the trucking industry. With potential
The program's focus on RNG is particularly noteworthy. By utilizing waste from dairy farms, it tackles methane emissions at the source, potentially achieving negative carbon intensity scores. This dual impact on both fuel production and consumption could accelerate progress towards ambitious carbon reduction goals in the logistics sector. However, the long-term scalability and economic viability of RNG production remain important factors to monitor as this technology gains traction.
This initiative represents a strategic move in the evolving landscape of sustainable logistics. J.B. Hunt's participation as the first carrier in the pilot program underscores the industry's growing commitment to exploring viable alternatives to traditional diesel engines. The X15N engine's ability to match diesel performance while offering an 800+ mile range addresses a critical barrier to adoption in long-haul trucking.
The program's potential to provide a cost-effective solution for near-term carbon footprint reduction is particularly appealing to fleet operators under increasing pressure to meet sustainability targets. However, the success of this technology will largely depend on the expansion and accessibility of RNG fueling infrastructure. With Clean Energy's network of over 600 stations, including 200 with public tractor-trailer access, the foundation is laid, but further growth will be important for widespread adoption.
The launch of this demo program signals a potentially disruptive shift in the heavy-duty trucking market. With major players like J.B. Hunt participating and orders already being placed for the X15N engine, we're seeing early indicators of market acceptance. This could lead to a significant reshaping of the commercial vehicle landscape, particularly if the technology proves economically viable at scale.
Investors should closely monitor the program's progress through 2025, as positive outcomes could trigger a rapid shift in fleet purchasing decisions. The potential for RNG to offer both environmental and economic benefits could accelerate adoption rates beyond current projections. However, it's important to consider potential challenges such as RNG supply constraints and competition from other emerging technologies like battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The market's response to this program could provide valuable insights into the future direction of the heavy-duty trucking industry.
J.B. Hunt kicks off Clean Energy’s demo truck program in
The 2025 Peterbilt 579 day cab tractor, branded in Clean Energy’s signature green and equipped with Cummins’ 15-liter X15N natural gas engine, will be available for fleets to test on their normal routes in up to two-week intervals. The fleets operating the demo truck will be able to utilize Clean Energy’s fueling infrastructure which consists of over 600 stations across
“We are honored to have our esteemed collaborators at J.B. Hunt kick off our X15N demo truck program. J.B. Hunt is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, and trialing our new renewable natural gas truck will allow them to experience the engine’s impressive capabilities which can meet any demand and has the potential to decarbonize part of its operations,” said Andrew Littlefair, president and CEO of Clean Energy.
“As a solutions-driven industry leader, we are constantly exploring and testing opportunities that have the potential to deliver value for customers who are looking to reduce carbon emissions in their supply chain,” said Greer Woodruff, executive vice president of safety, sustainability and maintenance at J.B. Hunt. “We are excited to be the first carrier in Clean Energy’s pilot program and to get hands-on experience with the Cummins X15N tractor. Vehicles powered by renewable natural gas produce significantly less carbon emissions throughout their lifecycle and are more compatible with today’s available infrastructure than most competing emissions reduction technologies. The new technology and supporting fuel network in this pilot have the potential to be a viable, cost-effective solution for customers wanting to decrease their carbon footprint in the near term.”
J.B. Hunt has worked closely with OEMs, fuel suppliers and infrastructure developers for more than 15 years to study the economic and operational viability of natural-gas powered vehicles and their potential impact on GHG reductions. Today, J.B. Hunt operates more than 180 RNG-powered vehicles on behalf of customers. Alternative powered vehicles and the adoption of biogenic fuels are two essential components for the company to achieve its ambitious goal to reduce its carbon emissions intensity
The new Cummins X15N engine is currently being tested by some of the country’s biggest and most demanding fleets and orders have already begun. It is receiving high praise for its capability to haul heavy loads for a 800+ mile range and is delivering on similar power and torque to its diesel counterpart the X15.
The X15N also has the ability to drastically reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions when powered by RNG. RNG is the cleanest commercial transportation fuel available and can have a negative carbon-intensity score allowing trucks to reduce their carbon emissions by up to
Clean Energy’s X15N demo truck program is expected to run through 2025 or longer as demand and interest grows. The truck will make its way through large and medium size heavy-duty trucking companies in
RNG is a biogenic fuel made entirely from organic waste at facilities like dairy farms. Agriculture accounts for over
For more information about Clean Energy's demo truck program, please visit: www.cleanenergyfuels.com/x15n
About Clean Energy
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is the country’s largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market. Our mission is to decarbonize transportation through the development and delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG), a sustainable fuel derived by capturing methane from organic waste. Clean Energy allows thousands of vehicles, from airport shuttles to city buses to waste and heavy-duty trucks, to reduce their amount of climate-harming greenhouse gas. We operate a vast network of fueling stations across the
About J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt’s vision is to create the most efficient transportation network in
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is a Fortune 500 company, an S&P 500 company and a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average. Its stock trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT. J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of JBHT. The company’s services include intermodal, dedicated, refrigerated, truckload, less-than-truckload, flatbed, single source, last mile, transload and more. For more information, visit www.jbhunt.com.
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