In a significant move towards sustainable transportation, Clean Energy Fuels Corp., renowned for being the leading supplier of renewable natural gas (RNG) in the trucking industry, has introduced an innovative program designed to allow heavy-duty fleets to test drive trucks powered by the state-of-the-art Cummins X15N engine. J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. is the first fleet operator to take part in this groundbreaking initiative.
The initiative involves the 2025 Peterbilt 579 day cab tractor, featuring Clean Energy’s distinctive green branding and the robust 15-liter X15N natural gas engine from Cummins. This truck will be available for fleet operators to test on their usual routes, offering up to two-week trial periods. Participants will have access to Clean Energy’s extensive fueling network, comprising over 600 stations throughout North America, with 200 stations offering facility access for tractor-trailers.
“We are honored to have our esteemed collaborators at J.B. Hunt kick off our X15N demo truck program,” stated Andrew Littlefair, president and CEO of Clean Energy. “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.”
The Cummins X15N engine is already under rigorous testing by some of the nation’s largest fleet operators, who are known for their high standards and demands. This engine is being lauded for its ability to haul substantial loads over distances exceeding 700 miles, matching the power and torque of its diesel predecessor, the X15.
This demo truck program by Clean Energy is set to continue at least through 2025, potentially extending further as interest and demand rise. The truck is scheduled for trials across major trucking companies in states like California, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Florida, among others. The new engine, running on low-carbon RNG, is poised to face rigorous testing by various industry carriers this autumn.
Source: FleetOwner
