ClearFlame Engine Technologies announced that it has completed the first sale of its FuelAdaptive™ truck to Vander Haag's Inc. The truck is the world's first product to deliver diesel-like performance to the heavy-duty trucking industry with a reduction in fuel costs and carbon emissions using a nationally-distributed fuel.
"Vander Haag's has been an enthusiastic development partner for ClearFlame because of their market readiness, cost savings and use of existing infrastructure. Many of our customers don't have the capital, infrastructure, or light duty cycles needed for EV adoption, and we see a massive opportunity to increase our market share by bringing customers the sustainability they desire without increasing costs." – John Vander Haag, CEO, Vander Haag's Inc.
"Our trucks not only have 40 percent lower fuel costs than diesel, they offer a greater reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than a comparable EV truck. As the world continues to careen past climate goals like the 1.5°C temperature warming limit called for in the Paris Climate Accords, ClearFlame stands ready to bring cost-effective carbon reduction solutions to the market today." – Dr. BJ Johnson, CEO, ClearFlame
ClearFlame is focused on turning the more than four million diesel trucks on the road today into the cleanest, most fuel-efficient fleets. In their first pilots, ClearFlame reduced carbon emissions by nearly 45 percent, with greater savings expected in the future.
ClearFlame trucks are built to operate on a range of decarbonized liquid fuels including ethanol, a locally grown biofuel that supports America's agricultural economy and promotes energy independence. ClearFlame also expands customer choice and prepares for growth in the alternative fuel market by adapting to future e-fuels made from renewable energy, such as green methanol or green ammonia.
ClearFlame expects to announce additional sales in the first half of 2024. The company is finalizing lease agreements for limited production trucks, targeting 2-3 dozen units with select customers.
About Vander Haag's Inc:
Vander Haag's Inc was founded in 1939, a family-owned company now in its 3rd generation continues to look towards the future to offer solutions today. The company operates 11 locations in 7 states serving customers needs by providing heavy duty truck service and repair, truck & trailer sales, along with a full line of all makes all models parts. These locations are in the heart of the country supporting Ag economies to produce renewable fuels like ethanol. Along with Vander Haag's physical locations, they offer their comprehensive parts inventory to customers nationwide through their Ecommerce platform. Vander Haag's has a longstanding reputation for reliability, quality, and customer satisfaction, earning the trust of the trucking community nationwide.
