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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.
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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