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Raising The Bar OnRaising The Bar On

Alternative FuelsAlternative Fuels

TechnologyTechnologyEngine & Fueling StationEngine & Fueling Station

TechnologiesTechnologies


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Presentation OverviewPresentation Overview

How EPA, CARB & Euro StandardsHow EPA, CARB & Euro Standards

are driving changes in Alt Fuelare driving changes in Alt FuelEngine TechnologyEngine Technology

Liquid Propane Injection in HarmonyLiquid Propane Injection in HarmonyWith OEM Engine DesignWith OEM Engine Design

LPG & ELPG & E--85 Station Technology And85 Station Technology And

Customer ExpectationsCustomer Expectations


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EPA, CARB & Euro StandardsEPA, CARB & Euro Standards

Standards vary considerably:Standards vary considerably:

Within the USWithin the US EPA, Assumed to be for 49 States (Incorrect)EPA, Assumed to be for 49 States (Incorrect)

Actually for only +/Actually for only +/-- 37 States37 States CARB, Assumed to be for CaliforniaCARB, Assumed to be for California

Actually for Several other states as wellActually for Several other states as well

12+ states now, up to 6 more in MY 2008 & 200912+ states now, up to 6 more in MY 2008 & 2009

Standards can appear to contradict in some casesStandards can appear to contradict in some cases 2010 brings in new EPA standards, ant begin to normalize with CA2010 brings in new EPA standards, ant begin to normalize with CARBRB

Comparison Between US & EuropeComparison Between US & Europe US Standards EPA & CARBUS Standards EPA & CARB

Focus on reduction of NOx, HC & COFocus on reduction of NOx, HC & CO California proposed change to focus on C)2 / GHGCalifornia proposed change to focus on C)2 / GHG

Very high level OBD (OBDVery high level OBD (OBD--II, OnII, On--Board Diagnostics)Board Diagnostics)

EuropeEurope Current level of production, EUROCurrent level of production, EURO--4, Euro4, Euro--5 phasing in5 phasing in

Focuses more on CO2 reductionFocuses more on CO2 reduction Lower level OBD (OBDLower level OBD (OBD--II, OnII, On--Board Diagnostics)Board Diagnostics)


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Emissions Vs OBDEmissions Vs OBD--II CertificationsII Certifications Emissions regulations specifically regulate NOx,Emissions regulations specifically regulate NOx,

HC, CO, CO2 & ParticulatesHC, CO, CO2 & Particulates NOx & CO2 are becoming a bigger focus in many areasNOx & CO2 are becoming a bigger focus in many areas

This is especially challenging in heavy/medium dutyThis is especially challenging in heavy/medium dutyapplicationsapplications

Gasoline base technology is not always best suited to altGasoline base technology is not always best suited to alt--fuels (CNGfuels (CNG--LPGLPG--E85)E85)

Emissions standards changed substantially for MY 2008,Emissions standards changed substantially for MY 2008,

and again for 2010 for some cert groupsand again for 2010 for some cert groups Increasingly challenging even on the very best aftermarketIncreasingly challenging even on the very best aftermarket

conversion systemsconversion systems

There can be 3 different certificates issued by EPA and/orThere can be 3 different certificates issued by EPA and/orCARB:CARB:

Tailpipe Emissions (either in grams per mile or grams perTailpipe Emissions (either in grams per mile or grams perBHPH)BHPH)

Evaporative Emissions (may not be required for monoEvaporative Emissions (may not be required for mono--fuel)fuel)

OBDOBD--II conformityII conformity


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Emissions Vs OBDEmissions Vs OBD--II CertificationsII Certifications OBDOBD--II CertificationsII Certifications

Often unOften un--known or missknown or miss--understoodunderstood

ALWAYS required for systems both EPA & CARB originallyALWAYS required for systems both EPA & CARB originallyequipped with OBDequipped with OBD--II on conventional fuelII on conventional fuel

2010 and beyond also requires OBD2010 and beyond also requires OBD--II for heavy dutyII for heavy duty

85018501--14200 gvwr has a 2 year phase in period14200 gvwr has a 2 year phase in period

Many systems have been being sold and installed withoutMany systems have been being sold and installed withoutthis (Nonthis (Non--Compliance)Compliance)

EPA requires 5 diagnostics points for validation, CARBEPA requires 5 diagnostics points for validation, CARBrequires 13 pointsrequires 13 points

OBDOBD--II requires MIL light BEFORE emissions reach 1.5%II requires MIL light BEFORE emissions reach 1.5%

over (+/over (+/--, varies between specific monitors), varies between specific monitors) LPG & CNG will typically trigger MIL below 1.5% over dueLPG & CNG will typically trigger MIL below 1.5% over due

to the inherent characteristics of the fuelsto the inherent characteristics of the fuels


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Evaporative Emissions (SHED)Evaporative Emissions (SHED)

EPA & CARB RequiredEPA & CARB Required

Previous model years could be exempted based onPrevious model years could be exempted based onSealed SystemSealed Systemtheorytheory

Now require full SHED testingNow require full SHED testing

3 day diurnal with hot soak3 day diurnal with hot soak 3 24 hour periods, varying temperatures3 24 hour periods, varying temperatures

PermisablePermisable evaporative loss variesevaporative loss varies

As low .07 grams of NMHC in 24 hoursAs low .07 grams of NMHC in 24 hours

As high as 2.5 grams in 24 hoursAs high as 2.5 grams in 24 hours

Varies depending on certification categoryVaries depending on certification category

Even the most subtle HC loss can failEven the most subtle HC loss can fail

Hose permeationHose permeation

Un aged tires and paintUn aged tires and paint

Grease or oil contaminationGrease or oil contamination

Traditional systems appear to have virtually no possibility of pTraditional systems appear to have virtually no possibility of passingassing

Many hoses and fittings (reMany hoses and fittings (re--useable fittings,useable fittings,6/86/8--QWQWhoses)hoses) Many components (traditional fill valves, regulators, etc)Many components (traditional fill valves, regulators, etc)

ManyManyinjectorsinjectors, valves, etc, valves, etc


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Liquid Propane Injection inLiquid Propane Injection in

Harmony With OEM Engine DesignHarmony With OEM Engine Design Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) offers severalLiquid Propane Injection (LPI) offers several

advantages offer traditional vapor systems foradvantages offer traditional vapor systems foraddressing both Emissions and OBD issuesaddressing both Emissions and OBD issues Reduced componentsReduced components

Less regulators, no diaphragms, fewer pieces, means lessLess regulators, no diaphragms, fewer pieces, means lesscomponents requiring OBD monitoring, no additional OBDcomponents requiring OBD monitoring, no additional OBDcontrolscontrols

Very homogenous with original Gasoline systemVery homogenous with original Gasoline system

No additional fuel control electronics, can use original PCMNo additional fuel control electronics, can use original PCM Can run on gasoline calibration in some casesCan run on gasoline calibration in some cases

Can have a special calibration within PCM for LPGCan have a special calibration within PCM for LPG

Uses all original OBD componentsUses all original OBD components

Generally offers less OEM warranty concerns than vapor systemsGenerally offers less OEM warranty concerns than vapor systems

Eliminates traditional vapor system issuesEliminates traditional vapor system issues

Reduced potential for valve recessionReduced potential for valve recession

Eliminates backEliminates back--fire potentialfire potential

Denser AirDenser Air--Fuel ratios from evaporative cooling = better power &Fuel ratios from evaporative cooling = better power &performanceperformance


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Liquid Propane Injection SystemLiquid Propane Injection System


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Liquid Propane Injection inLiquid Propane Injection in

Harmony With OEM Engine DesignHarmony With OEM Engine Design Easier installation for OEM level upEasier installation for OEM level up--fitfit

Cleaner installation for MonoCleaner installation for Mono--Fuel applicationsFuel applications

Eliminates issues with fuel impurities separating inEliminates issues with fuel impurities separating invaporizersvaporizers

Developed in cooperation with OEMDeveloped in cooperation with OEMss

Direct replacement of Gasoline injection systemDirect replacement of Gasoline injection system

No additional fuel control electronicsNo additional fuel control electronics Calibration of fuel control is tamper proof, controlled by theCalibration of fuel control is tamper proof, controlled by the

OEM PCM (Engine Computer)OEM PCM (Engine Computer)

Improved A/F charge Density = More Power & TorqueImproved A/F charge Density = More Power & Torque

Cooling effect of liquid = Longer valve life / LowerCooling effect of liquid = Longer valve life / Lower

maintenancemaintenance OEM fuel control = Improved fuel economy / LowerOEM fuel control = Improved fuel economy / Lower

emissionsemissions

Easier OBDEasier OBD--II integration = Builds on OEM systemII integration = Builds on OEM system


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Examples of OEM Level ProjectsExamples of OEM Level Projects

Bluebird Vision BusBluebird Vision Bus In ProductionIn Production Medium Duty Engine CertifiedMedium Duty Engine Certified

GM 8.1L (8100 Vortec) on LPG, monoGM 8.1L (8100 Vortec) on LPG, mono--fuelfuel EPA / CARB, Emissions, EVAP & OBD CompliantEPA / CARB, Emissions, EVAP & OBD Compliant

Roush F150Roush F150 In ProductionIn Production Light Duty Chassis CertifiedLight Duty Chassis Certified

Ford 5.4L Triton EngineFord 5.4L Triton Engine

EPA / CARB, Emissions, EVAP & OBD CertifiedEPA / CARB, Emissions, EVAP & OBD Certified

First LPG light duty vehicle fully OBD & SHED compliantFirst LPG light duty vehicle fully OBD & SHED compliant GM CGM C--SeriesSeries -- In ProductionIn Production

Medium Duty Engine CertifiedMedium Duty Engine Certified

GM 8.1L (8100 Vortec) on LPG, monoGM 8.1L (8100 Vortec) on LPG, mono--fuelfuel

EPA / CARB, Emissions, EVAP & OBD CompliantEPA / CARB, Emissions, EVAP & OBD Compliant

GM 3500/4500 Cut VanGM 3500/4500 Cut Van 2010 Launch2010 Launch

Light Duty Chassis CertifiedLight Duty Chassis Certified Ford 5.4L Triton EngineFord 5.4L Triton Engine EPA / CARB, Emissions, EVAP & OBDEPA / CARB, Emissions, EVAP & OBD

First LPG heavy duty vehicle fully OBD & SHED compliantFirst LPG heavy duty vehicle fully OBD & SHED compliant

Successful 50 State Certification Programs


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Fuel Storage TechnologyFuel Storage Technology

Traditional LPG tanks:Traditional LPG tanks:

Poor valve protectionPoor valve protection

Multiple openings in the tankMultiple openings in the tank

Universal fit is sometime awkwardUniversal fit is sometime awkward

Minimal compliance with applicable codes, Based on oldMinimal compliance with applicable codes, Based on old

standardsstandards

Even the smallest leaks can cause an EVAP failureEven the smallest leaks can cause an EVAP failure


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Fuel Storage TechnologyFuel Storage Technology

LPI Tanks:LPI Tanks:

Based on modern International standardsBased on modern International standards

ASME CertifiedASME Certified

Maximum safety, exceeds the standardsMaximum safety, exceeds the standards

OEM level chassis integrationOEM level chassis integration

CMVSS301.1 CompliantCMVSS301.1 Compliant

Minimal tank openings, Improved sealing methodsMinimal tank openings, Improved sealing methods


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Alternate Fuel Station DesignAlternate Fuel Station Design Traditionally, this has been approached from aTraditionally, this has been approached from a

MinimalistMinimalistapproachapproach

Simple, but functional for the technology andSimple, but functional for the technology andcustomer expectations of timecustomer expectations of time

Awkward, unattractive and inconvenient toAwkward, unattractive and inconvenient tooperateoperate

Minimal compliance with applicable standardsMinimal compliance with applicable standards Unacceptable to the retail publicUnacceptable to the retail public

Not capable of communicating with modern siteNot capable of communicating with modern sitecontrollers and fleet management systemscontrollers and fleet management systems

Not capable of filling vehicle fuel tanks at aNot capable of filling vehicle fuel tanks at areasonable flow ratereasonable flow rate


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Traditional LPGTraditional LPG StationStation

LPG Domestic Tank Used for LPG

Autogas StationFunctional, & safe, but improper

Simple Meter OnA Stick Used InPlace Of A Proper

Dispenser

Functional, & safe,but improper


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Proper LPG Retail StationProper LPG Retail Station Specific tank design for LPG Autogas stationSpecific tank design for LPG Autogas station

Enhanced safety with fully automated internalEnhanced safety with fully automated internalvalvesvalves

Emergency shut down device both on tank skidEmergency shut down device both on tank skidand remote locationand remote location

Specific pump design for maximum flow rate andSpecific pump design for maximum flow rate anddifferential pressuredifferential pressure

Capable of overcoming high tank pressures onCapable of overcoming high tank pressures onmodern engine systemsmodern engine systems

Credit/Debit/Fleet card capableCredit/Debit/Fleet card capable

Web based fuel management systemsWeb based fuel management systems Attractive, convenient and easy to operate.Attractive, convenient and easy to operate.


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Proper LPG Retail StationProper LPG Retail Station


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LPG Autogas StationLPG Autogas Station

ConsiderationsConsiderations Large enough storage capacity for bestLarge enough storage capacity for best

fuel price negotiationfuel price negotiation Dispenser compatible with the customerDispenser compatible with the customer

needneed RetailRetail

Canopy, credit card access, 24 hour accessCanopy, credit card access, 24 hour access FleetFleet

Simplicity, low cost, communication capableSimplicity, low cost, communication capable

Flow rate and differential pressure sufficientFlow rate and differential pressure sufficient

for application of vehiclesfor application of vehicles Remote monitoring for hazards if requiredRemote monitoring for hazards if required

Convenient location for customer baseConvenient location for customer base


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LPG Stations Around The WorldLPG Stations Around The World Austin Bergstrom International AirportAustin Bergstrom International Airport


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LPG Stations Around The WorldLPG Stations Around The World

Total / Fina in Costa RicaTotal / Fina in Costa Rica


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LPG Stations Around The WorldLPG Stations Around The World Exxon Mobile (ESSO) In Hong KongExxon Mobile (ESSO) In Hong Kong


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LPG Stations Around The WorldLPG Stations Around The World GasPOL / Primagas in PolandGasPOL / Primagas in Poland


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LPG Stations Around The WorldLPG Stations Around The World Reliance Energy in IndiaReliance Energy in India


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