Update on Natural Gas Vehicle Issues and Market Growth - U.S. Department of Energy
In this January 2005 webcast, Dennis Smith, Technology Development Manager at the U.S. Department of Energy, discusses key topics affecting the natural gas vehicle (NGV) market. The presentation covers natural gas pricing and availability, vehicle and engine availability, vehicle conversions, and the growth of niche markets. Additionally, it highlights the benefits of using NGVs, compares alternative fuel pricing, and reviews industry trends including the implementation of NG transit buses and their fuel consumption statistics.
Update on Natural Gas Vehicle Issues and Market Growth - U.S. Department of Energy
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NGV Issues Update Dennis Smith Technology Development Manager U.S. Department of Energy Jan 19, 2005
NGV Webcast Topics • Natural Gas Pricing & Availability • Vehicle & Engine Availability • Vehicle Conversions • Niche Market Growth • Other Benefits to Remember
$2.91 $2.30 $2.28 $2.24 $2.13 $2.13 $1.99 $2.06 $1.97 $1.71 $1.56 $1.40 Propane (per GGE) CNG (per GGE) E85 (per GGE) Gasoline (per gal) Diesel (per gal) B20 (per gal) Alternative Fuel Pricing Report – Nov. 2004
Fuel Pricing Volatility (standard deviation) 4 yrs2 yrspast year Gasoline .20 .17 .17 Diesel Fuel .15 .12 .10 Natural Gas .14 .08 .06 Basis – EIA Maryland pricing on previous chart
NGV Niche Market Growth NG Transit Buses (APTA 2004) In Service 7,009 (13 %) On order 886 (24 %) Fuel Use 99,500,000 (15 %) (2002 gallons) INFORM currently updating popular Niche Market Overview Reports Bus Futures (1st released 2000) Greening Garbage Trucks (1st released 2003)
* Hearing Protection Recommended Heavy-Duty EngineNoise Level Comparison Chain Saw 110 dBA Diesel Bus - A 100 dBA Diesel Bus - B Diesel Bus - C 90 dBA Typical Natural Gas Bus 80 dBA 70 dBA * Usually resulting in 10-15 dBA reduction