Anheuser-Busch to Convert Houston Trucking Fleet to CNG
Anheuser-Busch has announced that it will replace the beer company’s 66 diesel tractor fleet in Houston with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered engines.
This marks Anheuser-Busch’s first conversion of an entire fleet and represents a significant milestone in demonstrating the company’s commitment to reducing environmental impact in logistics.
“The next generation CNG engine technology paired with support from state incentive programs contributed to our ability to take such a significant step in fully converting our Houston fleet,” said James Sembrot, Senior Director, Transportation, Anheuser-Busch.
“Houston is a strategic choice due to the central location to our facilities and distribution radius, as well as its proximity to fueling stations.”
“The city of Houston was an early leader in the pursuit of cleaner, greener energy options,” said Mayor Parker. “It is encouraging to see one of our major companies taking a major step forward in this area. Cleaner technologies benefit all Houstonians because they help improve the air we breathe.”
Anheuser-Busch, which is partnering with Ryder on this initiative, is one of only a few large, heavy-haul shippers to complete a full fleet conversion to alternative fuel power vehicles.
The CNG conversion represents significant business and environmental benefits for Anheuser-Busch. The 12-liter lighter-weight engines are expected to emit 23 percent less greenhouse gases (compared to diesel), which is the equivalent of taking approximately 420 passenger vehicles off the road.
Category: Featured, General Update, Green
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