Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a prominent player in providing renewable natural gas (RNG) for the transportation industry, launched its second heavy-duty truck demo program.
The Freightliner Cascadia Gen 5 demo truck will be presented at the San Diego Convention Center during the conference, providing a rare opportunity for industry professionals to experience firsthand the capabilities of this innovative vehicle.
Clean Energy's initiative focuses on showcasing the potential of renewable natural gas (RNG) as a sustainable alternative to traditional diesel fuels in heavy-duty trucking. The Cummins X15N engine, oriented specifically for RNG, offers comparable power as well as torque to its diesel counterparts while significantly reducing carbon and nitrogen oxide emissions.
This demonstration aligns with Clean Energy's commitment towards advancing low-emission transportation solutions as well as supports the industry's transition towards more sustainable practices. By showcasing the Freightliner Cascadia Gen 5 equipped with the X15N engine, Clean Energy provides a tangible example of how RNG can be integrated into fleet operations to achieve environmental and economic benefits.
Executive Statement
According to Chad Lindholm, senior vice president at Clean Energy, through one of the most tumultuous times in the history of the freight industry with evolving regulatory changes, impacts of tariffs, and overall economic uncertainty, the X15N/RNG solution has come out a clear winner for both carriers and shippers. The Cummins X15N truly is a game-changer, providing equivalent power and torque as its diesel equivalent, yet allowing fleets to claim significant carbon and NOx emission reductions with a fuel that is priced at a big discount to diesel. The reason they have a waiting list to test our demo trucks is because despite regulatory easing, operators of fleets and their customers continue to want to have the cleanest trucks. Viable electric and fuel cell options are years and years from becoming an affordable reality. RNG is the only solution that is here today, affordable, and clean.
