Bay Fastening Systems issues a statement following a New York Times report that the trucking industry is set to increase its use of natural gas.
Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) May 06, 2013
On May 6, Bay Fastening Systems, a blind rivet distributor, applauds the trucking industry for exploring the usage of natural gas following an article published in the New York Times.
The United States is experiencing a boom in natural gas resources. According to the New York Times article, “The natural gas boom has already upended the American power industry, displacing coal and bringing consumers cheaper electricity.”
Most vehicles in the trucking industry run on petroleum, but natural gas burns cleaner and currently sells for around $1.50 cheaper per gallon. Procter & Gamble, Nike, Wal-Mart, Ryder System and UPS are some organizations that are at pursuing natural gas options. In fact, UPS is expected to have 800 natural gas trucks on the road by the end of 2014. The government is also helping with the transition by providing tax credits and grants to organizations that drive natural gas powered vehicles and construct natural gas fuel stations. (…)
