Chesterfield Biogas's biomethane dispenser and DCA fuel management system.
Chesterfield BioGas in the UK has commissioned its first biomethane dispenser and DCA (driveway card acceptor) fuel management system, supplied by New Zealand-based Compac Industries Ltd. The DCA will utilise Compac’s newly developed USB module which provides a simple solution to changing system parameters and downloading transactions. The company says it is the first to be used in the UK & Europe. Sheffield City Council will be using the dispenser to refuel seven Volkswagen Caddy vans and three Mercedes Sprinter vans as part of a six month trial that if successful will lead to the installation of a permanent refuelling facility and part replacement of its fleet with biomethane powered vehicles.
Chesterfield BioGas intends to purchase a second dispenser and DCA to support further trials being carried out and has received funding from a government grant system that supports its ongoing efforts to promote biomethane technology in the UK.
“This is an exciting development for both parties and a major milestone for Compac, as it is our very first NGV site worldwide using the new USB DCA,” said Hong Lov, Sales Engineer for Compac.
The Compac USB DCA utilises a USB data transfer system to provide user-friendly 24/7 unmanned refuelling to customers. Data is transferred to an authorised USB stick by the station operator for uploading to a PC in order to display past transactions.
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