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Universal LNG Solutions Inc. today rolled out the first four trucks in a fleet of 95 LNG big rigs in the nation at the campus of Sancus Energy. The 95 tractor-trailer trucks are the first in the country with the capability to haul 80,000 pounds of goods for more than 700 miles per fill-up.
The fleet, which will ship goods throughout Texas and the surrounding states during a two-month pilot program between Universal LNG Solutions (ULNG) and key partners, will demonstrate how trucking companies can lower costs while reducing their carbon footprint using clean LNG engines.
“These trucks are the first-of-its-kind of long distance LNG trucks which can transport 80,000 pounds of goods over 700 miles per fill-up,” says Jeffrey Liu, CEO of Universal LNG Solutions. “Though we are the energy capital of the world, the U.S. is far behind in the LNG application field compare to its global peers in Europe and Asia. It is time to make a statement, and I believe that we should do so starting at our home turf here in Texas.” The fleet will be serviced through UNLG’s network of stations.
Among the key partners in this effort there is LA Freightliner/Velocity Group, the largest freightliner dealership in the country and the LNG on-road equipment sales and servicing partner of ULNG.
“Our partners are some of the most advanced in the world,” Liu says. “By working together to roll out 95 of these LNG long haulers in the Greater Texas region, we will bring dynamic, responsible growth to the Greater Texas Golden Triangle area of Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth and San Antonio. We are excited to contribute to an important innovation and to support our State.”
Source: ULNG Press Release
