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2012 TPA Supply Chain Conference FMI / GMA Turbocharged Natural Gas™ Systems for HD Trucks January 23, 2012. H A F E N B R A C K. New Generation Turbocharged Technology. Natural Gas introduced through turbocharger – no fuel injectors – high-energy air
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2012 TPA Supply Chain Conference FMI / GMA Turbocharged Natural Gas™ Systems for HD Trucks January 23, 2012 HAFENBRACK
New Generation Turbocharged Technology • Natural Gas introduced through turbocharger – no fuel injectors – high-energy air • Natural gas displacement of < 70% allows use of OEM diesel engine and parts • Perfect for aftermarket upgrade of existing diesel engines • Third Generation Design From Detroit: Digital Read-Only Engine Controller Variable Fuel Metering Extensive Emissions Software Mapping • First EPA approval of new turbocharged technology in September 2011
Dual Fuel Value Proposition for Fleet Owners Annual Fuel Savings: Typical annual fuel savings of $20k - $22k per year. Equals 20% - 35% net annual fuel savings over 100% diesel Payback: Typical one year payback Cost: $12k for installed Dual Fuel System plus $8k to $12k for tanks Trade In / Transfer: Can transfer system to another approved engine family Cleaner burning natural gas extending engine life Flexibility: Seamlessly return to 100% diesel operation at any time Eliminate range-anxiety if next NG fill station is too far away Can hedge future uncertainty of diesel/natural gas price spread Universal Design: No practical limit on horsepower – No loss of pulling torque
APG’s Turbocharged Natural Gas™ System • Key Automotive Parts Vendors: IMPCO, Bosch, Woodward Governor
Summary and Closing APG’s Dual Fuel System Designed In Detroit: Safe – Reliable – EPA Approved Technology also used on primary and back-up diesel generators – i.e. cold storage Fleet Owners have viable vehicular natural gas options: New and Aftermarket Fuel Cost Savings - - Reduce Emissions - - Hedge Future Fuel Cost Variations