InfraStructures - November 2010 - Autocar Delivers CNG Refuse Trucks to Culver City

Autocar Delivers CNG Refuse Trucks to Culver City

The City of Culver City, California, is pleased to announce the second cycle of dedicated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered front loading refuse trucks to its fleet. These new trucks were purchased from James K. Blakely at Carmenita Truck Center and will complement the City’s growing fleet of Autocar refuse chassis equipped with Amrep bodies and AFV fuel systems. Mr. Blakely and his vendor team worked closely with City staff to ensure the needs of Culver City were being met.

These new trucks are replacing 8 year-old CNG front loaders, making Culver City one of the first municipalities to replace CNG refuse trucks with new CNG vehicles. They use the Cummins ISL-G, CNG engine rated at 320hp. Los Angeles Freightliner will be providing the after sales service and support.

Culver City is a very progressive city in the use and application of CNG and alternatively powered vehicles, especially in the heavy-duty applications. Culver City was awarded the prestigious #1 Best Green Fleet Award in North America in 2009 for its leadership in alternative fuels, sustainability efforts and paving the way for new green synergies.

Source: Autocar LLC