This Clean Cities webinar is an overview of the processes of converting a vehicle to CNG & LPG and the need to use a qualified installer. We had speakers from the Gas Technology Institute in Illinois who will gave an overview of the guidelines to inspect CNG and LPG vehicle conversions. Also, American Power Group, ROUSH CleanTech, and Barnes, Inc. covererd the conversion kits and processes of installing them.
Inspection Guidelines for CNG & LPG Vehicle Conversions
1. CNG and LPG Vehicle
Purchasing Inspection
Guidelines
> January 2014
2. Statement of Purpose
Agenda
• Consumer expectations for CNG and LPG
vehicle purchases
• Inspection requirements for CNG and LPG
vehicles
• Finding a qualified individual to conduct safety
inspections
• Training for inspectors
• Inspection checklist
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3. Converted CNG Vehicle Purchase
Guidance: Do some research.
1. US EPA and CARB certified conversion kits and engine
platforms are allowable under current federal regulation.
•
NGVA List:
http://www.ngvc.org/pdfs/availablevehiclesandconversions_130920_f
inal.pdf
•
EPA Website: Certified Clean Alternative Fuel Conversion Systems
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer/fuels/altfuels/documents/certifiedconversions.xls
2. Converters need to be approved by kit manufacturer. It is
preferred to confirm converter has ASE/CSA qualified
technicians installing conversion kits.
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4. Converted CNG Vehicle Purchase
(Continued)
Guidance: Do some research.
3. Expand knowledge base. Use the following documents
to educate yourself in the basics.
• “Have Your Vehicle Converted to Compressed Natural GasSafety”, Clean Vehicle Education Foundation
(http://www.cleanvehicle.org/committee/technical/PDFs/Con
vert_Your_Vehicle_Safely_Final.pdf).
• “Fact Sheet: Converting Light Duty Vehicles to Natural
Gas”, NGVAmerica
(http://www.ngvc.org/pdfs/FAQs_Converting_to_NGVs.pdf.)
4. Determine fueling logistics. Want to identify and secure
at lease two fueling options.
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5. CNG Vehicle Inspection
Guidance: Know the facts.
1. ANSI NGV 2 (fuel tank spec) requires an
inspection of the fuel tank every 3 years.
2. TP-304-03 FMVSS (CNG Fuel Container Integrity),
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
requires additional “or 36,000 miles” for tank
inspection.
3. NFPA 52 requires that a tank is inspected
─ After an accident or fire
─ Before it is reinstalled in a vehicle
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6. CNG Vehicle Inspection (Continued)
Guidance: Know the facts.
4. The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) defines a
qualified inspector as:
• 2 years experience conducting inspections
• Supervision by person with 2 years experience conducting
inspections
• Approved by fuel cylinder manufacturer
• Certification from original equipment manufacturer through
training center
• Certification from nationally recognized organization e.g.
CSA
• Certification as inspector by Authority Having Jurisdiction
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7. CNG Vehicle Inspection (Continued)
Finding an certified inspector:
• CSA provides certification for CNG fuel system inspection
which includes all major components and tanks.
• CSA offers a list of qualified and certified fuel system
inspectors on their website.
http://www.csagroup.org/us/en/services/educationand-training/personnel-certification/people-search
CNG Fuel System Inspection Training
• CVEF List
(http://www.cleanvehicle.org/technology/cylinder.shtml)
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8. Municipal/Licensing Entity CNG
Vehicle Inspection
• GTI has prepared a template checklist for
inspection of CNG vehicles
• Checklist is available and will be accessible on CACC,
WICC, and SSCC websites
• Checklist is NOT a substitute for certified vehicle
inspections
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9. LPG Vehicle Purchase
Guidance: Do some research.
1. US EPA and CARB certified conversion kits and
engine platforms are allowable under current
federal regulation.
• EPA Website: Certified Clean Alternative Fuel
Conversion Systems
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer/fuels/altfuels/documen
ts/certified-conversions.xls
• PERC List:
http://www.autogasusa.org/uploadedFiles/Fuel/Fueling_Wi
th_Propane/OTR_Manufacturer_Listing_Public_View_Up
dated_Jan_2014.pdf
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10. LPG Vehicle Purchase (Continued)
Guidance: Do some research.
2. Confirm converter has trained technicians installing
conversion kits. (NFPA 58)
•
•
Propane autogas technician course and training (PERC
partnership with National Alternative Fuels Training
Consortium)
OEM approved/trained installations
3. Expand knowledge base. Use the following website to
educate yourself in the basics. Propane Education and
Research Council (PERC) website is useful.
• www.autogasusa.org
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11. LPG Vehicle Purchase (Continued)
Guidance: Do some research.
4. Determine fueling logistics. You may want to
secure at lease two fueling options.
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12. LPG Vehicle Inspection
Guidance: Know the facts.
1. Propane containers are certified by ASME or DOT
•
DOT cylinders are mainly used for industrial and off
road applications such as forklifts, mowers, etc.
2. NFPA 58 states fuel containers have to be
requalified per Compressed Gas Association
inspection criteria. Good practice to include
vehicles involved in fire and/or auto accidents.
3. Follow OEM specifications for inspections/training.
4. NFPA 58 requires vehicle fuel system to be leak
free prior to garage storage or service.
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13. Municipal/Licensing Entity LPG
Vehicle Inspection
• GTI is preparing a template checklist for inspection
of LPG vehicles
• Checklist will be accessible on CACC, WICC, and SSCC
websites
• Checklist is NOT a substitute for experienced
vehicle inspections
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14. WI State Vehicle Inspection
1.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation‟s
(WDOT) State Patrol conducts safety inspections
on the following vehicle types, ambulances,
motor buses, school buses, human service
vehicles, farm vehicles, salvage titled vehicles,
and homemade/reconstructed vehicles.
2.
WDOT participates in Motor Carrier Safety
Assistance Program (MCSAP), which federally
mandates a safety audit which includes vehicle
inspection for vehicles transporting goods and
passengers in interstate commerce.
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20. Enterprise Brand Portfolio
Roush Fenway Racing
Dominant NASCAR Sprint Cup racing team.
ROUSH Performance
Industry leading high performance vehicles.
ROUSH Life Sciences
Medical equipment design, manufacturing and engineering.
ROUSH Industries
OEM manufacturing, engineering, prototyping and design.
22. Alt. Fuel Experience
Propane Autogas
– Over 4,000 vehicles sold.
– Service, warranty, sales infrastructure in place.
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
• Design of fuel system.
• Calibration.
Electric
– Over 16,000 recharging stations built.
– Blink ECOtality contract with U.S. DOE.
Hydrogen
• 207.297 MPH (world land-speed record.)
23. ROUSH CleanTech
• Founded in 2010.
• Dedicated to developing quality alternative fuel
solutions.
• Propane autogas focus.
• EPA and CARB certification ability.
• Platform customization to suit customer needs.
• Reduces operating costs, carbon footprint.
• OEM support through Ford and BPN dealers.
• Creating opportunities for partner companies.
• Using American fuel and American technology.
29. Liquid Propane Autogas
Ford E-150/250/350/450
Ford E-450
Ford F-250/350
Ford F-450/550
Ford F-650
Ford F-59 Strip Chassis
Ford E-450 Strip Chassis
Micro Bird G5
Blue Bird Vision
32. Product Overview
Model Years
2015
Engine Size
6.8L V10 (3V)
Applications
All cab configurations.
All wheelbase configurations.
6-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel Tank Capacity
Mid-Ship: 67 gallons (usable)
Extended: 93 gallons (usable)
Technical Specifications
EPA and CARB approved.
GVWR: 33,000 lbs.
Up to 77 passengers
Order Availability
Blue Bird dealers
Blue Bird Vision
(Type C)
33. Product Overview
Model Years
2015
Engine Size
6.8L V10 (2V)
Applications
All cab configurations.
158” / 176” wheelbase configurations.
5-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel Tank Capacity
Aft-Axle: 41 gallons (usable)
Technical Specifications
EPA and CARB approved.
GVWR: 14,500 lbs.
Up to 30 passengers
Order Availability
Blue Bird dealers
Micro Bird G5
(Type A)
35. Order to Delivery Process
Order the Vehicle
Order the Fuel System
Ford Build Process
• Check applicable body codes.
• Check applicable wheelbase.
• Order gaseous fuels prep engine
package.
• Enter ship-thru code.
• Dealer places order through
Ford
• Determine tank configuration.
• Dealer places order through
ROUSH CleanTech.
• Ford builds vehicle.
• Ford delivers vehicle to ship-thru
location.
Ship-Thru Build
Process
Vehicle Delivery
• Complete standard upfit.
• Complete propane autogas upfit.
• Vehicle re-enters Ford shipping.
• Vehicle is delivered to
destination for final customer
delivery.
36. Product Overview
Model Years
2009 - 2014
Engine Size
5.4L V8 (2V)
Applications
Extended or Regular
Cargo Van, Club Wagon.
All rear-axle configurations.
4-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel Tank Capacity
Mid-Ship: 25 gallons (usable)
In-Cab: 46 gallons (usable)
Technical Specifications
EPA and CARB approved.
GVWR: < 10,000 lbs.
Requires “91G” gaseous fuels prep. package.
Order Availability
Ford Ship Through.
Conversion Kits.
Ford E-250 / E-350
37. Product Overview
Model Years
2009 - 2014
Ford E-450 Cutaway
Engine Size
6.8L V10 (2V)
Applications
158” / 176” / 186” / 190” / 208” wheelbase.
Stretched chassis.
5-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel Tank Capacity
Aft-axle: 41 gallons (usable)
Technical Specifications
EPA and CARB approved.
GVWR: < 14,500 lbs.
Requires “91G” gaseous fuels prep. package.
Order Availability
Ford Ship Through.
Conversion Kits.
s
38. Product Overview
Model Years
2012 - 2014
Engine Size
6.2L V8 (3V)
Applications
4x2 or 4x4.
All bed configurations.
All body configurations (including chassis cab).
Fuel Tank Capacity
Under-bed*: 21 gallons (usable)
In-Bed: 38 gallons (usable)
In-Bed Extended Range: 46 gallons (usable)
Technical Specifications
EPA and CARB approved.
GVWR: < 13,300 lbs.
Requires “98F” gaseous fuels prep. package.
Order Availability
Ford Ship Through.
Conversion Kits.
Ford F-250 / F-350
39. Product Overview
Model Years
2012- 2014
Engine Size
6.8L V10 (3V)
Applications
All cab configurations.
All wheelbase configurations.
5-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel Tank Capacity
Aft-Cab*: 52 gallons (usable)
Shuttle: 65 gallons (usable)
Technical Specifications
EPA and CARB approved.
GVWR: < 16,500 – 19,500 lbs.
Requires “98G” gaseous fuels prep. package.
Order Availability
Shuttle: Q1, 2013 (distributed through GAS only).
Ford F-450 / F-550
40. Product Overview
Model Years
2012- 2014
Engine Size
6.8L V10 (3V)
Applications
All cab configurations.
All wheelbase configurations.
6-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel Tank Capacity
Skirted: 45 gallons (usable)
Non-Skirted: 83 gallons (usable)
Technical Specifications
EPA and CARB approved.
GVWR: < 30,000 lbs.
Requires “98G” gaseous fuels prep. package.
Order Availability
Available Now
Ford F-650
41. Product Overview
Model Years
2013 - 2014
Engine Size
6.8L V10 (3V)
Applications
All wheelbase configurations.
All rear-axle configurations.
5-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel Tank Capacity
Aft-axle: 65 gallons (usable)
Technical Specifications
EPA and CARB approved.
GVWR F-53: < 26,000 lbs.
GVWR F-59: < 22,000 lbs.
Requires “98G” gaseous fuels prep. package.
Order Availability
Available from Green Alternative Systems.
Ford F-53 / F-59
Strip Chassis
44. Fuel Tank
FRPCM
Fuel Rail
The liquid propane autogas fuel tank
meets all ASME certification standards,
is 20 times more puncture resistant
than gasoline tanks, and is
built and assembled in the USA.
The Fuel Rail Pressure Control
Module ensures consistent vehicle
performance and power on-demand.
ROUSH CleanTech‟s signature
blue anodized aluminum fuel
rail is designed to operate
under varying temperatures
of liquid propane
Fuel Fill
Industry-standard valve designed to
allow for safe passage of liquid propane into the vehicle. Includes a
check valve to prevent fuel leaks.
Fuel Lines
Fuel Injectors
Special fuel injectors are used
to inject liquid propane into the
cylinders for ignition.
Made of high-durability stainless
steel to handle varying temperatures
and pressures. They are designed to
route through the factory line locations.
45. Fuel System
67.5 or 93 gallon capacity tank.
Carbon steel.
Twice the required thickness for
ASME Certification
312 PSI working pressure.
49. ROUSH CleanTech LPG System
Overview
The ROUSH CleanTech LPG system is a dedicated liquid propane
injected system and completely replaces the OEM fuel system.
The conversion process involves removing the OEM fuel tank assembly,
the evaporative emissions assembly, the fuel line assembly and the fuel
rail assembly.
The vehicle then has the ROUSH CleanTech LPG system installed on it.
An overview of the system hardware is shown.
50. System Installation Overview
Fuel Rail Assembly
– Fuel Rails
– Fuel Injectors
– Injection Press. / Temp.
Sensor
Fuel Line Assembly
– Fuel Lines
– Flow Control Solenoid
Fuel Tank Assembly
– Fuel Tank
– Fuel Pump
– Fuel Level Sensor
Powertrain Control System
– PCM Calibration
– Wiring Harness
51. Ford E-450
Fuel Tank
The liquid propane autogas fuel tank
meets all ASME certification standards,
is 20 times more puncture resistant
than gasoline tanks, and is
built and assembled in the USA.
FRPCM
The Fuel Rail Pressure Control
Module ensures consistent vehicle
performance and power on-demand.
Fuel Rail
ROUSH CleanTech‟s signature
blue anodized aluminum fuel
rail is designed to operate
under varying temperatures
of liquid propane
Fuel Fill
Industry-standard valve designed to
allow for safe passage of liquid propane into the vehicle. Includes a
check valve to prevent fuel leaks.
Fuel Injectors
Special fuel injectors are used
to inject liquid propane into the
cylinders for ignition.
Fuel Lines
Made of high-durability stainless
steel to handle varying temperatures
and pressures. They are designed to
route through the factory line locations.
52. Ford E-150 / E-250 / E-350
FRPCM
The Fuel Rail Pressure Control
Module ensures consistent vehicle
performance and power on-demand.
Fuel Rail
ROUSH CleanTech‟s signature
blue anodized aluminum fuel
rail is designed to operate
under varying temperatures
of liquid propane
Fuel Fill
Industry-standard valve designed to
allow for safe passage of liquid propane into the vehicle. Includes a
check valve to prevent fuel leaks.
Fuel Tank
The liquid propane autogas fuel tank
meets all ASME certification standards,
is 20 times more puncture resistant
than gasoline tanks, and is
built and assembled in the USA.
Fuel Injectors
Fuel Lines
Special fuel injectors are used
to inject liquid propane into the
cylinders for ignition.
Made of high-durability stainless
steel to handle varying temperatures
and pressures. They are designed to
route through the factory line locations.
53. Ford E-150 / E-250 / E-350
FRPCM
The Fuel Rail Pressure Control
Module ensures consistent vehicle
performance and power on-demand.
Fuel Rail
ROUSH CleanTech‟s signature
blue anodized aluminum fuel
rail is designed to operate
under varying temperatures
of liquid propane
Fuel Tank
The liquid propane autogas fuel tank
meets all ASME certification standards,
is 20 times more puncture resistant
than gasoline tanks, and is
built and assembled in the USA.
Fuel Injectors
Fuel Lines
Special fuel injectors are used
to inject liquid propane into the
cylinders for ignition.
Made of high-durability stainless
steel to handle varying temperatures
and pressures. They are designed to
route through the factory line locations.
Fuel Fill
Industry-standard valve designed to
allow for safe passage of liquid propane into the vehicle. Includes a
check valve to prevent fuel leaks.
56. Ford F-250 / F-350
FRPCM
The Fuel Rail Pressure Control
Module ensures consistent vehicle
performance and power on-demand.
Fuel Rail
ROUSH CleanTech‟s signature
blue anodized aluminum fuel
rail is designed to operate
under varying temperatures
of liquid propane
Fuel Fill
Industry-standard valve designed to
allow for safe passage of liquid propane into the vehicle. Includes a
check valve to prevent fuel leaks.
Fuel Tank
Fuel Lines
Fuel Injectors
Special fuel injectors are used
to inject liquid propane into the
cylinders for ignition.
The liquid propane autogas fuel tank
meets all ASME certification standards,
is 20 times more puncture resistant
than gasoline tanks, and is
built and assembled in the USA.
Made of high-durability stainless
steel to handle varying temperatures
and pressures. They are designed to
route through the factory line locations.
57. Ford F-250 / F-350
FRPCM
The Fuel Rail Pressure Control
Module ensures consistent vehicle
performance and power on-demand.
Fuel Rail
ROUSH CleanTech‟s signature
blue anodized aluminum fuel
rail is designed to operate
under varying temperatures
of liquid propane
Fuel Fill
Industry-standard valve designed to
allow for safe passage of liquid propane into the vehicle. Includes a
check valve to prevent fuel leaks.
Fuel Tank
Fuel Injectors
Special fuel injectors are used
to inject liquid propane into the
cylinders for ignition.
The liquid propane autogas fuel tank
meets all ASME certification standards,
is 20 times more puncture resistant
Fuel Lines
than gasoline tanks, and is
Made of high-durability stainless
built and assembled in the USA.
steel to handle varying temperatures
and pressures. They are designed to
route through the factory line locations.
59. F-650 Saddle Tanks
Non-Skirted Body Tanks: 83
total usable gallon capacity
Skirted Body Tanks: 45 total
usable gallon capacity
60. Propane Autogas Tank Safety Features
The tank mounting plates are structurally
mounted to the floor or frame using a total
of (10) M12 bolts, with backing plates in all
locations that do not already have a Ford
structural anchor.
The tank is then isolation-mounted to
these plates, providing structural and noise
isolation between the tank and the floor so
that any body flex does not result in
stresses on the tank.
This system is designed to ROUSH
CleanTech‟s internal mounting standards
(tank will not become dislodged in 20g
front crash, 8g side / rear) which is double
the NFPA standard.
This ensures that the tank itself does not
become dislodged in an accident.
61. Together We Practice Environmental Responsibility
Together We Are Innovative
Together We Succeed
Phillip Mailey
Business Development Manager – North Central Region
734.679.7526
phillip.mailey@roush.com
62. Turbocharged Natural Gas™ Dual Fuel System
• Accelerating Natural Gas Adoption in Legacy HD Fleets
• South Shore Clean Cities
Webinar
• January 28th, 2014
63. Publicly Traded Company (OTCQB – APGI)
22 employees/Forecasted revenue in fiscal 2014: $14M
Facilities
Operations & Worldwide Distribution Center
Algona, IA
Calibration & Emissions Tech Center
Detroit, MI
University of West Virginia Diesel Test Cell
Morgantown, WV
Leader in the Dual Fuel Natural Gas Conversions
#1 in EPA engine approvals and units sold
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64. New EPA Clean Alternative Fuel Engine
Conversion Categories
Engine Mileage
(mi)
1305000
Outside Useful Life
Approval
870000
435000
0
Full
OEM
Cert
0
Inside Useful Life
Approval
2
4
6
8
10
12
Engine M o del Year Past Current
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16
3
65. APG Engine Family Status for EPA Approvals
2001 – 1991
IUL – SCR
(MY 2010 – 2012)
DD15, DD13
2009 – 2008
Volvo/Mack (Jan „14)
2009
2009 – 1999
2006 – 1987
MBE 4000 12.8L
2009 – 2001
OM457LA, OM460LA
2003 – 2000
D11, D12, D13, D16
2009 – 2004
VE D12
2002 – 1996
MP7, MP8, MP10
2006 – 2002
E7
2006 – 1996
EM7
Mack
2009 – 1998
Series 60 12.7L, 11.1
Volvo
ISX, ISM, ISL, ISC
Series 60 14.0L
Daimler
2003 – 1996
DD13 12.8L
Detroit Diesel
2002 – 1997
N14, M11, L10, C8.3
Cummins
2006 – 2004
C-10, C-12, C-15
Caterpillar
C11, C13, C15
C-16
OUL:
2002 – 1996
Detroit Diesel (Mar „14)
Cummins (May „14)
Note: Some engines may not have been produced in each year shown above and some horsepower ratings may not be included. Contact APG or an authorized distributor for more details
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67. V5000 Engine Kit Installed
Throttle body to control NG substitution %
Remote Display Unit
ECM wire harness
3% by volume of Natural
Gas in the turbo chamber.
Low pressure regulator
LEL(Lower Explosion Limit
requires 5-15% by volume)
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68. V' ea of VS 00
http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=5309M UWuF1w
71. LNG / CNG Tank Capacity Comparison
90”
90” CNG tank = 46.5 DGE
90” LNG tank = 78 DGE
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72. Tank Safety
WheelTime and APG only utilize tank manufacturers
that comply to NFPA52 tank safety standards.
• Drop Test
• Gunfire
• Bonfire
• Cycle Test
• Burst
• Boss torque
• Impact/Chemical exposure
• Flaw tolerance
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73. Why purchase an APG V5000 system?
T
oday
100%
Diesel
$4ppg
B
A
APG System
50/50 Blend
$3ppg
B
Dedicated
100% Nat
Gas
$2ppg
B
A
A
Lower your overall fuel cost
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74. CNG Customer Economics – Dual Fuel
Class 8 Tractor/Trailer
Estimated Miles Driven/Y
ear
120,000 miles
Diesel Only
Estimated MPG
5.5
Annual Diesel Consumption
21,800 gallons
Annual Cost @ $4.00/gallon
$87,000/year
Estimated Annual Fuel Savings
$87,272.73
$90,000.00
$80,000.00
$65,454.55
Dual Fuel @ 50%
Annual Diesel Consumption
10,900 gallons
Annual Cost @ $4.00/gallon
$44,000/year
Equivalent CNG Consumption
10,900 gallons
Annual Cost @ $2.00/DGE
$22,000/year
T
otal Annual Dual Fuel Costs
Dollars per Year
$70,000.00
$60,000.00
$50,000.00
$40,000.00
$66,000/year
EstimatedAnnual Savings
$21,000 (25%)
Return on Investment(ROI)
$30,000.00
$20,000.00
$10,000.00
$0.00
Annual Fuel Cost (100%
diesel)
Annual Fuel Cost (Dual Fuel)
Insert CNG or LNG price per gallon
17 months
($32k system)
*Depends on mileage range and tank capacity
The price differential between NG and diesel is the savings
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75. Introducing the APG Dual Fuel Glider™
Best Natural Gas Trucks on the Road!
• Lowest Purchase Price for a New Natural Gas Truck
• Net Dual Fuel Savings: $0.12 - $0.20 / mile
• Additional Maintenance & DEF Savings
• Attractive Financing Plans Available
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78. Where do I fill the tank?
http://www.afdc.energy.gov/locator/stations/
Natural Gas Stations in Service Today
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79. Key Factors to Natural Gas Success
The Dual Fuel Industry is a Game-Changer
Diesel
LNG DEF
Abundant Natural Gas
# of Fill Stations
LNG
CNG
Competitive Tank Storage
Viable Dual Fuel Users
- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
- Economic
- Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
- Environmental
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80. APG EPA Approvals and Target Fleets
Approval Type
Outside Useful Life (OUL)
Existing Used Trucks @
10 years old or 435,000 mi
Approval Status
T
argeted Fleet Attributes
Smaller Fleets
Owner / Operator
Longer Trade Cycles (>7 yrs)
Buys Used Trucks
Re-man their own engines
Glider Kits
Small Fleets
Use a re-man OUL engine
Large Fleets
Install in new tractor
Owner / Operator
Intermediate Useful Life (IUL)
Existing Used Trucks @
2 years old
Small Fleets
Large Fleets
Owner / Operator
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81. Key Takeaways of APG system
1.
Fast ROI - SAVES YOUR FLEET MONEY!
12-24 month payback
System can be transferred to other trucks
2.
Saves $.10 to $.20 per mile
Convert 6 trucks with APG system for the same price as 1 new dedicated NG truck
Your engine is still a diesel engine
No loss in power, torque nor fuel economy
No range anxiety - runs on 100% diesel if natural gas tank runs out
3.
Natural Gas introduced into air intake (pre-turbo)…non-invasive
No change to existing maintenance schedule
EPA approved…over $8M invested to obtain approvals
4.
448 OUL approvals
IUL approvals coming in 2014
Best and most reliable dealer service & install network
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82. Thank you for attending!
Dana Brewster
Business Development Manager, Eastern Region
Based in Cleveland, Ohio
2503 E Poplar St
Algona, Iowa, 50511
Mobile: (440)488-9234
Phone: (515)395-1360 Ext. 155
dbrewster@americanpowergroupinc.com
www.americanpowergroupinc.com
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83.
84. Barnes Green Energy was created to provide alternatives to
conventional fuels which are not only cost effective but
provide a “Green Solution” to vehicle fleet owners and
managers
85. •
The US Dept of Energy now forecasts a growing supply of natural gas
that extends into the next century. New technologies that have
evolved allow natural gas production to ramp up to a level not
foreseen a decade ago.
•
To take advantage of this natural gas fuel abundance, and the
resulting price advantage at the pump, Barnes Green Energy (BGE)
was organized in April 2013 to develop infrastructure and provide fuel
system conversions for compressed natural gas as a vehicle fuel.
•
BGE not only provides EPA Certified Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system
conversions but offers a CNG fueling facility at our Nesbitt Road
location in Madison in partnership with U.S. Oil/Gain Clean Fuel,
which will come on line in the Spring of 2014.
86. Fuel System Conversions
•BGE along with its business partner Barnes Power Equipment (BPE), have
converted thirty vehicles to CNG fueling since starting in the fall of 2012.
Of these, twenty conversions are for the Barnes Inc. fleet. The remaining
ten are for other fleet owners such as United Beverage, Great Lakes
Conservation Corp., UW Provision, Center Point Energies, and others.
•BPE employs Certified Technicians for CNG conversions for GM,
Chrysler (NatGasCar ) and Ford ( Altech Eco ) using conversion systems
provided by the major CNG fueling system providers noted above.
87. Fuel System Conversions
Timeline for conversions
Typical conversions will take 2 – 3 days for completion once the
pieces / parts have arrived at our shop in Madison.
Conversion Costs
Costs for conversions vary depending on vehicle make, year, engine
size, original fuel type ( gasoline or diesel ), and number and size
of tanks installed. The number and size of tanks are a major cost
component in conversions, and are driven by desired range for the
vehicle, among other considerations.
88. Fuel System Conversions
There are three types of aftermarket conversions currently
available.
The most common conversion is “U.S. EPA Certified”, and covers
the current model year as well as the previous two model year’s
vehicles.
The second type of conversion is commonly called “Intermediate
- Approval by U.S. EPA”, and the third type is “Outside Useful
Life - Approval by U.S. EPA”
The link below will take you to a complete listing of vehicles and
engines for which conversions are available:
http://www.ngvamerica.org/pdfs/Available_Vehicles_and_Engines.pdf
89. Fuel System Conversions
CNG Cylinders ( tanks )
Presently there are four types of tanks available, designated by a
number.
Type 1 tanks are all metal, steel or aluminum; Type 2 are a metal
liner hoop wrapped with a composite material, usually fiberglass
or carbon fiber. Type 3 tanks also use a metal liner but the liner is
completely covered by the composite material. Type 4 tanks are
composed of a gas tight plastic inner cylinder fully enclosed by a
composite covering.
Pricing for these tanks escalates rapidly as you move from Type 1
to Type 4 tanks.
91. Useful Links:
Barnes Green Energy
http://barnesgreenenergy.com/
Wisconsin Clean Cities
http://www.wicleancities.org/
Natural Gas Vehicle Institute
http://www.ngvi.com/
Alternative Fuels Data Center – Natural Gas Vehicles
http://www.afdc.energy.gov/vehicles/natural_gas.html
Alternative Fuels Data Center - Tools
http://www.afdc.energy.gov/tools
Alternative Fuels Data Center - Calculator
http://www.afdc.energy.gov/calc/
Alternative Fuels Station Locator – U.S. and Wisconsin
http://www.afdc.energy.gov/locator/stations/
92. CONTACT INFORMATION
NAME: Jim Montgomery
Email: jim@barnesgreenenergy.com
www.barnesgreenenergy.com
Phone: 608-395-8149 Cell, or 608-845-3230 Office