2. CNG is a readily available alternative to gasoline that’s made by compressing natural gas to less than 1% of its volume at standard atmospheric pressure. Consisting mostly of methane, CNG is odorless, colorless and tasteless. It's drawn from domestically drilled natural gas wells or in conjunction with crude oil production. Natural gas powers more than 12 million vehicles on the road today. Unfortunately, only about 250,000 of these are being used in the U.S.. The average growth rate in the U.S. shows a 3.7% increase per year since 2000, as contrasted with a booming global growth rate of 30.6% per year. There are 12,000 around the world, and the U.S. claims about 1200 public stations. New technologies and greater demand mean that the number of new stations is climbing rapidly.

3. As gasoline prices continue to rise, American interest in CNG is rising as well, and with good reason – CNG costs about 50% less than gasoline or diesel, emits up to 90% fewer emissions than gasoline and there’s an abundant supply right here in America. So it’s clean, affordable abundant and American. While you’ll see a considerable amount of savings at the pump, the return doesn’t stop there. The benefits of using natural gas goes far beyond gas prices. Unlike gasoline or diesel fuel, natural gas leaves behind little or no residue, which in turn prevents damage to the internals of your engine. Natural gas produces very little carbon content that gives CNG vehicles longer periods of time between tune-ups and oil changes. Most drivers go anywhere from 10,000 to 25,000 miles before needing an oil change.

4. The history of CNG as a transportation fuel dates back to World War II. Natural gas vehicles (NGVs) are a proven technology that have been enhanced and refined over the years into a convenient and extremely safe method of transportation. Daily use of natural gas vehicles can be found throughout the United States in a variety of applications.

5. Although CNG is flammable, it has a narrow flammability range, making it an inherently safe fuel. Strict safety standards make CNG vehicles as safe as gasoline-powered vehicles. In the event of a accidental release, CNG poses no threat to land or water, as it is nontoxic. CNG also disperses rapidly, minimizing ignition risk when compared to gasoline. Natural gas is lighter than air and will not pool as a liquid or vapor. Nevertheless, indoor leaks can form a flammable mixture in the vicinity of an ignition source.

6. Source: Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

8. The primary byproducts of burning natural gas are carbon dioxide and water. But natural gas produces LESS carbon dioxide than other commonly used energy sources. According to the federal Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas emits 45 percent LESS CO2 than electricity and nearly 30 percent LESS CO2 than fuel oil. In fact, the U.S. is now a world leader in carbon reductions, having reduced carbon emissions by 7.7% since 2006, the equivalent of removing 84 million cars from the road. As acknowledged by the chief economist for the International Energy Agency, the replacement of coal by shale gas was a key factor driving the carbon emission reductions in the U.S.

9. Public transportation across the country has been using CNG for decades. Currently, about 12-15% of public transit buses in the U.S. run on natural gas (either CNG or LNG – liquefied natural gas). States with the highest consumption of natural gas for transportation are California, New York, Texas, Georgia, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C.

11. Evaluated if natural gas was available; Evaluated our fleet, age, fuel usage and specific use; Research, Research, Research Not all that glitters is gold Ask for references Start now changing the way people think Got our employees involved in all different aspects of the project

13. 2011Daily  DepartmentVehicle No.DescriptionGallonsUse  Refuse15352007 International -Side Loader7,037.3 19.3  Refuse532006 Freightliner - Packer4,010.2 11.0  Recycle552001 Freightliner - Packer2,373.4 6.5  Recycle782007 Freightliner Packer2,090.0 5.7  Refuse772007 International - Roll Off2,029.4 5.6  Sewer Maintenance 6333 2003 Sterling Flusher/Vac1,995.3 5.5  Streets15251997 International Tandem1,923.3 5.3  Police3092009 Chevy Impala1,689.3 4.6  Police3572010 Chevy Impala1,634.3 4.5  Police3462010 Chevy Impala1,614.3 4.4  Streets15102002 Elgin Street Sweeper1,378.2 3.8  Streets1772009 Chevrolet Pickup1,316.8 3.6  Streets15152001 Caterpillar Backhoe Loader1,295.2 3.5  Refuse612004 Freightliner - Packer1,205.4 3.3  Parks51052004 Ford Econline1,168.0 3.2  Water Distribution 6048 2008 JD 310SJ Backhoe/Load1,154.8 3.2  Streets15192001 GMC 1 Ton Dump truck1,147.9 3.1  Police342004 Ford Crown Vic1,140.3 3.1  Police3292007 Ford Crown Vic1,137.9 3.1  Police3522009 Chevy Impala1,115.5 3.1  Police3022008 Ford Crown Vic1,068.4 2.9  Water Distribution 6049 2010 GMC Sierra1,055.0 2.9  Public Works 150 2002 Ford F-1501,034.8 2.8 Total44,455.1 121.8

14. ANNUAL FUEL GALLONS 2010-2013

15. This comparison is for one Refuse truck in our fleet. Truck #1535 uses 8,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year Average fuel cost for diesel is $3.75 per gallon That is $30,000 per year in fuel costs Truck #1535 uses 8,000 DGE of CNG per year Average Fuel cost for CNG is Roughly$0.85 per DGE That is $6800 per year in fuel costs Now, if the difference in a Diesel engine and a CNG engine is roughly $45,000 the simple payback for the difference alone is a little less than 2 years. Remember you were replacing the truck anyway so the justification is on the CNG upgrade only! AND THIS IS ONLY ON ONE TRUCK!!

16. GGE – Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent is the typical way CNG is sold at public fueling stations and the typical way that CNG tanks are rated. One standard GGE = 114,000 BTUs which equals 126.67 SCF (126.67). CNG compresses the gas to 3,600 psi. At this compression level, one GGE requires 0.51 cubic feet of space in a CNG tank. So the interior space of a 20 GGE tank is approximately 10 cubic feet (think roughly 42″ wide, 18″ deep, and 18″ tall). DGE – Diesel Gallon Equivalent is another way to rate CNG vehicle storage. Since Diesel has a higher energy content than gasoline (129,500 BTUs standard), 1 DGE = 1.136 GGE and 1 GGE = 0.88 DGE.

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23. This is the first CNG flusher vac truck sold in the state of Kansas

24. 382 Pete 9.0 Cummins PACAR Dedicated CNG

25. This is the first CNG Street Sweeper sold in the state of Kansas. ISX12-G 320 11.9 ltr Cummins Westport detuned to 300hp and 1000lb-ft Torque

26. The City of El Dorado Is hosting a CNG Lunch and Learn Along with the ribbon cutting Grand opening of Our fueling station at 9:00 a.m. September 24, 2014 Kansas Energy Conference September 16-17 Kansas Expocentre and Capital Plaza Hotel

27. How is the power of a car or truck engine running on natural gas versus that of one running on gasoline or diesel? Actually the power and pickup are about the same. It is a little bit better with natural gas because natural gas has an octane of 115 whereas regular gas has an octane of 91-92 and premium gas of around 98. What does burning natural gas do to the engine? Actually it is great for the engine because natural gas produces none of the sludge, acids, residue, etc. that gasoline does. The engine will last about twice as long and it is about twice as long between overhauls and four times as long between oil changes as a regular gasoline engine.

28. How much does it cost to convert a car, van or pickup truck to natural gas? Somewhere between $5,000 - $10,000. What is the payback for converting my car or trucks to natural gas? It is according to how many miles you drive and if you put in your own natural gas station or not. However, typically if you look at fuel cost savings only, drive 20,000 miles a year, and buy CNG from a public station it would be 3 ½ years for a typical car owner. For a fleet operator that had 10 trucks driving 50,000 miles a year and puts in his own CNG station, payback would be a little over 1 year and each year after that he would save approximately $100,000 in fuel costs.

29. Brad Meyer Director of Public Works City of El Dorado, Kansas bmeyer@eldoks.com