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Title Trucking Industry Is Set to Expand Its Use of Natural Gas
Date Posted 5/1/2013
URL http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/23/business/energy-environment/natural-gas-use-in-long-haul-trucks-expected-to-rise.html?_r=0
Description While the nationwide use of natural gas to power freight vehicles is small, this usage has been increasing over the past few years. Many shippers are experimenting with liquid natural gas with hopes that if the technology is proven successful and cost-effective, it could lessen the demand on foreign oil and lessen environmental impacts of freight transportation. This article discusses the current natural gas energy boom and its effects on freight transportation.

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