Chesapeake converts OK vehicle fleet to natural gas

"Chesapeake Energy Corp. has reached a milestone in its quest to convert its 4,200-vehicle fleet to run on compressed natural gas, the company announced Tuesday.

Chesapeake’s 800th natural gas vehicle was completed last week, meaning the company’s entire Oklahoma fleet has been modified to run on the alternative fuel.

CEO Aubrey K. McClendon announced the company’s plan to switch to CNG in May. Chesapeake intends to convert its entire fleet by 2014."

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