June 28, 2012
 

AUTOMAKERS SEEK TO PRODUCE MORE CNG LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES.
NEW ARTICLE REPORTS GENERAL MOTORS HAS SIGNED AN AGREEMENT TO PRODUCE ENGINES WITH A NATURAL GAS SPECIALIST COMPANY.
YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT CNG AND HOW PROFITABLE IT IS AT OUR NATURAL GAS WORKSHOP!

In the latest demonstration that the natural gas movement is here for the long-term, the news coming out of Detroit is that General Motors has teamed with a natural gas engine specialist to develop powertrains for light-duty vehicles. 

Engine maker Westport Innovations, a recognized leader in this area of expertise, already has similar agreements with equipment-maker Caterpillar and locomotive-builder Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD). 

The news is actually the second natural gas engine deal between the two companies (the first being signed in June), and will focus on smaller vehicle applications in the passenger car market. 

You can read the entire article for yourself by CLICKING HERE.

What size engine and the number of cylinders used in the new engine were not revealed. However, market watchers state that some recent CNG-powered vehicles - such as the new Ram pickup - are equipped with the ability to run on natural gas and gasoline to increase the vehicles' range between fill-up locations. 

The dual-fuel set up helps alleviate range anxiety since natural gas is currently not as widely available as diesel fuel or gasoline is.  

Will you help to expand CNG's footprint in New Jersey while helping your business make additional profits?  Attend our NGV Workshop to learn the benefits and advantages of natural gas!
 

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Natural Gas Vehicle Workshop!

NJGCA and our allies at the Clean Cities Coalition will be co-hosting an event on vehicles powered by compressed natural gas. 

"The Compelling Case for Natural Gas Vehicles"
July 12, 2012 | 8:15am-4:00pm

This comprehensive full-day workshop for Public and Private Fleet Operators and Clean-Air/Clean-Transportation Policymakers will be held on July 12, 2012 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This is a "must" for anyone considering natural gas as a transportation fuel!

Presented by the NJCCC with Stephe Yborra, Director of Market Analysis, Education & Communications Clean Vehicle Education Foundation and a recognized expert in NGV markets and technologies, along with the Greater Philadelphia Clean Cities Coalition and the NJ Gasoline, C-Store & Automotive Association.

We will be joined by NGV equipment and services representatives and NGV fleet operators to cover the following:

-Why We're Here: Economic, environmental and national energy security market drivers are prompting the move to compressed natural gas (CNG) - and liquefied natural gas (LNG) - powered vehicles.
-NGVs 101: Overview of natural gas and NGV basics.
-Best Bets: Which fleet/vehicle applications are the best candidates for successful NGV programs and why.
-Wheels: Available light-, medium- and heavy-duty NGVs and the sales-service channels that support them.
-Fill'er Up: Fuel station design, development, ownership and operations options for fleets of all sizes.
-OPM: Identifying and securing available federal and state tax incentives and grants ("other people's money"), which further improve NGV economics.
-Been There - Done That: NGV fleet operators share experiences and tips.
-Dollars and "Sense": A review of NGV program economics including how to calculate fuel costs, simple payback and life-cycle savings.
-Next Steps: Tips on how you can implement a successful NGV program.

CLICK HERE to REGISTER TO ATTEND!!

For more info go to http://www.cleanvehicle.org/workshop/Trenton.shtml

You may also CLICK HERE to see our workshop flyer and the event details.

Mark your calendars and call with any questions at 973-376-0066