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Perry Babb, President
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A movement to promote and facilitate the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel in Pennsylvania and across America.
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ConvertPa is a movement,.... a news and networking service of like- minded private, corporate and municipal proponents of the shift to natural gas as a primary transportation fuel. info@ConvertPA.net
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Converting Vehicles Building Fueling Stations
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‘We don’t need to know why. We know why. We need to know how.’ Pete Smeltz, Clinton County Commissioner
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OR
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DEFINITIONS Bi-FUEL: Capable of using either gasoline or CNG as an ignition fuel DUAL-FUEL: Uses blended fuels - diesel fumigation DEDICATED: Uses only one fuel – gasoline, diesel, or CNG
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SAFETY Approved CNG storage tanks are safer than liquid fuel tanks CNG is lighter than air so it disperses up and away from a leak and will not pool CNG cannot ignite in concentrations 15%
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BENEFITS 1/3 to 1/2 LOWER Fuel Costs CLEANER: reduces NOx & particulate emissions QUIETER running vehicles REDUCED Scheduled Maintenance
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BENEFITS DOMESTICALLY PRODUCED: Reduces dependence on foreign oil AMPLE SUPPLY: Does not depend on over-the-road transportation for delivery making it more dependable and available
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INCENTIVES FEDERAL:.50 gal. tax credit $1,000 conversion tax credit Various Natural Gas Legislative measures are awaiting action: May 25th. Include: tax credits for alternative fuel vehicle purchases
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TECHNOLOGY HOW? COSTS Duel-Fuel Diesel/CNG?? Bi-Fuel Gasoline AND CNG
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COSTS Fleet Assessment Survey Grants &Tax Credits Financing or Leasing Conversions Financing Fueling Stations
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TAKE YOUR TIME,..... BUT GET STARTED. Get advise....lots of advise.
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Cars & Trucks Gas & Diesel Bi-Fuel & Dual-Fuel Conversion Kits meeting EPA Testing & Reporting Requirements Certified Mechanics & Garages Timed Fill & Fast Fill Stations Small, Large & Scaleable Member only & Public Access
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