Free webinar to discuss CNG benefits
On Jan. 29, Collins Bus and Westport will discuss key considerations for adopting compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. They will also share details on the new NEXBUS Type A CNG Collins bus.
Collins Bus and Westport will host a free web seminar on Jan. 29 at 1 p.m. EST to discuss key considerations for adopting compressed natural gas (CNG) fueled buses.
Matt Scheuler, VP of sales and marketing for Collins Bus, and Paul Shaffer, vice president and managing director of Westport Dallas, will also present information on the new NEXBUS Type A CNG Collins bus equipped with the Westport WiNG Power System.
Other topics to be addressed in the webinar include:
• The benefits of CNG as a fuel
• The advantages of CNG vehicles
• Maintenance, infrastructure and servicing
For more information, go to www.westport.com/webinars.
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