Natural gas

Understanding the longer term purchase potential for alternative powertrains

Despite a status quo for alt-fuel sales in 2021, that doesn’t mean the trucking industry has abandoned its interest in non-diesel fuels and powertrains. Fleets that have adopted alternative solutions within their operations remain committed to them.

February 26, 2021

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Sales coaching/training

Sales reps must become consultants for alternative fuel vehicle sales

As OEMs continue to develop alternative fuel and power options, dealers have to keep up with the technology in order to make the sale.

February 25, 2021

Today's Lesson: Alternative fuel trucks on a chalkboard behind a stack of books with an apple

Indicators

Natural gas truck sales fell at slower rate than diesel during 2020

Retail sales of Class 8 natural gas trucks dropped just 9 percent in the first 11 months of last year in the U.S. and Canada, ACT Research reported Friday in its Alternative Fuels Quarterly (AFQ) report.

January 29, 2021

Natural gas

Class 8 natural gas truck sales increase nearly 30 percent

Class 8 natural gas truck retail sales in the U.S. and Canada increased 29 percent year-to-date for January and February compared with 2019, according to ACT Research’s Alternative Fuels Quarterly (AFQ). “Sales of natural gas-powered vehicles…

April 22, 2020

Natural gas

Retail natural gas sales on the rise in 2019

U.S. and Canadian Class 8 natural gas retail sales jumped up 20 percent year-to-date during the first 11 months in 2019 compared to the prior year, ACT Research released this week in its quarterly alternative…

January 30, 2020

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To help bring an end to the global chip shortage, engine and vehicle manufacturers have asked the Biden administration to focus more on addressing their needs for semiconductors.

Manufacturers call on Biden to fix chip shortage

Chip supplies for trucks, aftermarket parts, safety technologies and zero-emission powertrains are scarce and slowing production as demand for high-tech equipment grows. Eager to help, OEMs have offered fix-it strategies to the Biden administration.

Five ways for distributors to improve conversion rates

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Fleets desire to reduce service outsourcing in 2021

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How to build a technician pipeline with school programs

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Learn how to move your used trucks faster

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