NAFA Fleet Management Association has added to the City of Culver City’s trophy cabinet, recognizing the outstanding work of staff member, Paul Condran, for his environmental commitment toward greener fleets through the use of natural gas vehicles (NGVs). The city’s fleet has recently received national attention and acclaim for its work as an early adopter of NGV technology.
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Adoption of NGV Technology Recognised by NAFA Fleet Management Assn
November 20, 2009 – 11:14 pm
USA, Princeton NJ
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IMW Industries Named 2009 BC’s Exporter of the Year
November 20, 2009 – 9:57 am
Canada, Vancouver BC
IMW President Brad Miller
British Columbia-based IMW Industries was recently named BC Export Award’s 2009 Exporter of the Year, rising to the fore despite challenging global economic conditions. IMW’s clean technology expertise and ongoing success in the global CNG marketplace has earned it top recognition among its peers. It’s success comes mainly from the supply of CNG systems to fuelling station operators and commercial fleets across more than 25 countries worldwide. In April this year, they signed an agreement with China Gas to build 120 large-scale CNG stations, using their specialized non-lubricated compressor systems.
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OMV’s CNG-Powered Austrian Rally Campaign Succeeds Beyond Expectation: 2nd Overall
November 12, 2009 – 5:20 pm
OMV's CNG-powered Subaru racing to 2nd overall in Austrian Rally
“…the future will belong to gas powered cars…” (Manfred Stohl – former Group N World Rally Champion)
Austria’s OMV CNG Rally team is all smiles having closed off the 2009 Austrian Rally Championship in 2nd position overall, sealing the Vice-Champion position with a fourth place in the season closer, the Waldviertel Rally. This season was the first for OMV competing in the Division 1 class, having dominated the Alternative Fuel class since first entering the competition in 2006. The decision to switch to Division 1 was made just weeks before the beginning of this year’s season, along with the decision to switch to a converted Subaru Impreza instead of the Mitsubishi Evos used in previous seasons. The team again used biomethane for the full series supplied by OMV from its plant in Bruck (west of Vienna).
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Spain’s Gas Natural Participates in Alternative Vehicle and Fuel Show
November 8, 2009 – 12:41 am
Spain, Valladolid
Spanish energy company, Gas Natural has taken part in the first Valladolid Alternative Vehicle and Fuel Show, held in north-central Spain earlier in November. The company offered a technical seminar and sponsored the “Cubo de experiencias” zone, where companies, SMEs and private users were able to discuss their experiences of using alternative fuels in vehicles. The exhibition, whose main aim was to provide information on alternative vehicles and their fuels, included a technical programme, commercial sessions, demonstrations of case studies, and product presentations and demonstrations.
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More Funding to Replace NG Drayage Trucks for California Ports
November 6, 2009 – 1:12 am
USA, California
With the State of California’s drayage trucking regulation not allowing any pre-1994 trucks or pre-2004 trucks not retrofitted with particulate matter (PM) traps to enter the ports after Jan. 1, 2010, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has decided to further incentivize replacement with natural gas trucks by provision of an additional $28.5 million funding.
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ANGVA Announces 2011 Conference Venue: Beijing
November 4, 2009 – 1:49 am
China, Beijing
China National Convention Centre, Beijing - sitting in the heart of Olympic Green
ANGVA 2011: The 4th Natural Gas for Vehicles Conference & Exhibition for Asia-Pacific – 18-20 October 2011
At the conclusion of the ANGVA 2009 conference and exhibition in Donghae, Korea the Asia-Pacific Natural Gas Vehicles Association (ANGVA) announced that the next ANGVA conference will be held in China. The event, which will be jointly organised by ANGVA and China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC), is to be held at the China National Convention Centre (CNCC) in Beijing. Sitting in the heart of Olympic Green, CNCC is right next to the Bird Nest (China National Stadium) and the Water Cube (National Aquatics Center) and enjoys unparalleled easy access.
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit to Bid for 600 Natural Gas Buses
October 31, 2009 – 12:33 am
Source: NGVAmerica USA, Dallas TX
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) to switch to CNG buses
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)’s full board has voted to solicit bids from firms able to supply nearly 600 new natural gas-powered buses, ending a nearly year-long debate over whether the transit agency’s next-generation fleet should be fueled by natural gas or diesel. It will also seek to hedge the cost of natural gas for 10 years. Staff recommended buying the natural gas buses because of falling natural gas prices — despite more than $100 million in construction funds that will have to be borrowed upfront to pay for the conversion to a natural gas fleet, those costs, including interest, will be more than offset by fuel savings the agency expects to achieve by choosing natural gas, reports NGVAmerica.
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Streamline Alternative Fuel Vehicle Conversions Act Introduced in US Senate
October 24, 2009 – 5:30 pm
Source: NGVAmerica USA
NGVAmerica reports that this week, four US Senators introduced the Streamline Alternative Fuel Vehicle Conversions Act. (S. 1809 and HR 3431). The legislation would simply and streamline EPA’s emissions certification process for aftermarket fuel conversion systems. It is a bill “To amend the Clean Air Act to promote the certification of aftermarket conversion systems and thereby encourage the increased use of alternative fueled vehicles.” (S.1809)
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More CNG Buses, More CNG Fuel Stations for California
October 19, 2009 – 6:42 pm
Source: Fleets & Fuels USA, California
California continues to strengthen its leadership role as a natural gas vehicle state, with new initiatives by the San Diego Metroplitan Transit System and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation. As reported by Fleets & Fuels, the San Diego MTS is looking to upgrade as many as four compressed natural gas fueling installations in the county. (Proposals under MTS solicitation B0522.0-09 are due on November 20.)
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L-NGV Growth Anticipated to Follow Dramatic LNG Market Expansion in Asia and Europe
October 19, 2009 – 3:46 pm
Source: Dr. Jeffrey M. Seisler, CEO
Clean Fuels Consulting
LNG is HOT: Opportunities, Challenges & Strategies as a Vehicle Fuel – the second in the series of Critical Issues Workshops. Brussels, Belgium on 3-4 December 2009
World LNG demand is forecast to rise from 226 billion cubic metres (bcm) during 2007 to 640 bcm by 2020 and close to 790 bcm by 2030, according to projections by the International Energy Agency and supported by a 2008 analysis by Ocean Shipping Consultants (OSC) (London). This represents a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%. In Europe, continued increases in LNG demand from Spain and France, and large-scale usage from the UK will significantly increase imports into Europe. In addition, there are many countries planning LNG terminals such as Germany, Poland and the Netherlands. Overall LNG demand in the region is forecast to reach 254 bcm by 2030. As such, the market for liquefied natural gas vehicles (L-NGVs) should strengthen concurrently as more countries incorporate LNG into their energy strategies.
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Disneyland Resort Expands CNG Refueling Station
October 19, 2009 – 11:11 am
Source: LaughingPlace.com USA, Anaheim
The Disneyland Resort has increased its CNG storage capacity by more than 50% to keep up with fuel demand. The expansion, in operation from earlier this month, was necessitated by the conversion in February 2009 of 16 resort guest trams, which transport guests between the two theme parks and parking facilities. As reported by LaughingPlace.com, the project was partially funded by $200,000 in Clean Transportation Funding from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) – an entity that helps to fund initiatives focused on reducing air pollution from mobile sources. The Resort also has several attractions fueled by CNG, including the Columbia Sailing Ship, Tom Sawyer Island Rafts, Jungle Cruise boats and all the Main Street vehicles.
New NGV Service Provider Formed in Bangkok
October 12, 2009 – 12:00 am
Thailand, Bangkok
Bangkok based Rainbow CNG systems has joined forces with Green Taxi Ltd., to become a new service provider to NGV/LPG fleets. Rainbow CNG, a supplier of NGV/LPG products for more than 10 years, has also been joined by Italian chief engineer, Mr. Attilio Guidetti. A Rainbow press release says The Green Taxi Company is one of the largest operators in Bangkok. The newly generated workshop, called Rainbowbruno.com, has been designed to service the needs of the Green taxi fleet and also other companies and private entities who wish to convert their vehicles to NGV/LPG, taking advantage of the lower cost of these fuels and their lower carbon emissions.
New Model CNG VW Touran TSI EcoFuel Extends Range to 670 kms
October 5, 2009 – 12:09 am
Germany, Wolfsburg
The VW Touran TSI EcoFuel now with increased range, improved efficiency
126 g/km of CO2
24 kg natural gas fuel storage
The latest version of the CNG fuelled VW Touran TSI EcoFuel has been modified to provide increased fuel tank capacity and improved efficiency. The vehicle can now travel 670 kms on a full tank. According to a Volkswagen press release, it will have a range of approximately 520 kms in natural gas mode and the 11-litre petrol reserve tank will add an extra 150 kms.
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Natural Gas Vehicles Bring Fiat Under European 2015 CO2 Thresholds
October 2, 2009 – 12:55 pm
Source: Fiat Automobiles Italy
Fiat Grande Punto
First auto manufacturer to reach 2015 levels
Fiat Automobiles is justifiably proud of its latest achievements. It has proven to be the brand having the lowest average CO2 emissions on cars sold during the first half of 2009: 129.1 g/km (the figure was 133.7 g/km just six months ago). Fiat has also set a new record: it is the only full-liner brand that has achieved the European average goal of 130 g/km established for 2015 – almost six years ahead of the compliance deadline.
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Worthington Cylinders Expands Alternative Fuels Opportunities By Acquiring SCI
October 1, 2009 – 10:53 pm
USA, Columbus OH
The cylinders business segment of Worthington Cylinders Inc, a global supplier of pressure cylinders, has purchased California based Structural Composites Industries, LLC (SCI). “With this acquisition we continue to execute on our strategy to grow the pressure cylinder business, with a focus on broadening the portfolio beyond its original, core markets,” said Worthington Industries Chairman and CEO, John P. McConnell, in a company press release.
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