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Benefits of Compressed Natural Gas as a Benefits of Compressed Natural Gas as a Transportation FuelTransportation Fuel
ORNL’s 3ORNL’s 3rdrd Annual Southeast Sustainability Summit Annual Southeast Sustainability SummitAugust 21, 2013
• Clean• Safe• Low Cost• Domestic• Reliable
Natural Gas as a Transportation FuelNatural Gas as a Transportation Fuel
Fleet NGVs across America.• 40% new garbage trucks run on CNG• 16% of all US transit buses• Waste trucks are fastest-growing segment• CNG-powered fire trucks and ambulances• Large fleets like USPS, UPS, AT&T, Comcast
Driving ChangeDriving Change
Source: Environmental Protection Agency, Naturalgas.org
Reduces emissions of:
• CO2 by 25%
• Carbon Monoxide by 90%• Mercury by 100%• Sulfur Dioxide by >95%• Particulates by 90%• Nitrogen Oxide by 35-60%
CNG is CleanCNG is Clean
• Unlike gasoline vapors, CNG is lighter than air and dissipates rapidly.
• CNG has a narrow flammability range (more difficult to ignite).• CNG uses stronger components and storage systems.• CNG vehicles meet all of the same safety standards and crash
test requirements of gasoline vehicles.
CNG is SafeCNG is Safe
CNG is Low CostCNG is Low CostFuel Cost Average Prices – Nationwide (April 2013)
CNG DIESEL
$2.10 $3.99
Source: Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Price Report, April 2013
98% of the natural gas consumed in the U.S. is produced in the U.S. and Canada
U.S. consumes ~25 Tcf/yr
We currently have ~100 yrs recoverable supply in the U.S.
CNG is DomesticCNG is Domestic
• Nationwide natural gas distribution system is in place and has been for decades.
• Local gas provided by local utility companies that have been in your communities for decades
• Proven technology for vehicles and infrastructure
CNG is ReliableCNG is Reliable
CNG Growing PopularityCNG Growing Popularity
CNG Growing PopularityCNG Growing Popularity
• Clean - virtually eliminates particulate emissions from engine exhaust
• Safe - meets or exceeds existing safety standards• Low Cost – can save $0.50/mile traveled per vehicle• Domestic - powered by American fuel• Reliable – mature technology • Jobs – a CNG market in your area adds jobs
CNG Makes Sense for TodayCNG Makes Sense for Today
Time fill stations typically fill vehicles overnight. They are ideal for fleets that return to a central location or for a home filling station.
Time Fill StationsTime Fill Stations
Fast fill stations fill vehicles rapidly using compression equipment and high pressure gas-storage systems. They take about the same time to fill as any gasoline pump.
Fast Fill StationsFast Fill Stations
Converting 35 vehicles to CNG
Construction of a new CNG Fueling Station
Local Example – Sevier Co. Utility DistrictLocal Example – Sevier Co. Utility District
Example Fueling Station LayoutExample Fueling Station Layout
A current listing of EPA & CARB certified conversion kits for a variety of engines can be found at: http://www.ngvc.org
Engine Conversion KitsEngine Conversion Kits
Contact InformationContact Information
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