Dive summary:
- Repubic Services is investing $25 million for 72 new compressed natural gas collection vehicles to use in the St. Louis region.
- The new trucks are supposed to be 90% quiter than the older diesel models and produce 23% less greenhouse gasses.
- Repubic plans to have more than 3,100 CNG trucks nationwide by the end of 2015.
From the article:
Republic Services, a recycling and waste company that serves more than 200,000 households and 27,000 businesses in the St. Louis region, is investing nearly $25 million to enhance its fleet with 72 compressed natural gas collection vehicles.
The new CNG vehicles will replace older diesel models and provide a cleaner and quiter collection experience for residents and businesses in the St. Louis area. Natuaral gas produces 23% less greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel fuel, which means cleaner air for the St. Louis community, says the company. Vehicles powered by CNG are also nearly 90% quiter than similar diesel models. ...
