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ABMARC paints rosy future for CNG vehicles
ABMARC has released a report forecasting the future uptake of compressed natural gas (CNG) use in light and commercial vehicles. The report provides insight into resource availability, Australian natural gas connection density mapped down to capital city level, local and international government policy review, and price forecasting—including projections of the alternative fuels excise and proposed carbon tax in July 2015, analysis of natural gas vehicle systems and operating characteristics, and a comprehensive calculator which allows users to determine the potential benefits of switching to CNG for their specific fleet. Some figures from the report are outlined below and opposite.Pipeline industry recognises importance of gas
Mon, 24 October 2011
Australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA) President Peter Cox has spoken at APIA's annual convention and exhibition in Sydney, stating that an “unprecedented level of activity in the pipeline sector”, which could equate to $A20 billion worth of investment, is due to the expansion of the CSG projects in Queensland and the burgeoning LNG industry in Western Australia, and that "the pipeline sector...will continue in line with the increased use of gas”.
Australia’s diesel trucks to receive latest LNG technology
Thu, 29 September 2011
American Power Group and American Power Group International, both subsidiaries of GreenMan Technologies, have signed an agreement with Wesfarmers LNG to exclusively market, sell and distribute APG’s V5000HD Aftermarket Dual-Fuel System to the diesel engine truck industry in Australia.
A home-grown home refueller
Thu, 28 April 2011
OES CNG is in the final stages of developing its compressed natural gas home refuelling stations. Gas Today profiles the technology and the development of the CNG-fuelled vehicles market.
A home-grown home refueller
OES CNG is in the final stages of developing its compressed natural gas home refuelling stations. Gas Today profiles the technology and the development of the CNG-fuelled vehicles market.Fuel for thought
The Federal Government is planning to introduce an alternative fuel excise, which will include a tax on natural gas fuels for transport. Gas Today looks at the proposed tax and its effect on the natural gas-powered vehicle industry.
Get ahead – get to FutureGAS 2011!
Australia’s whole-of-industry gas conference and exhibition, FutureGAS 2011, is returning to Brisbane in March with an expanded program, larger exhibition and the ever-popular networking events.
iGas: break-through application for gas to fuel large highway trucks
The new, patented iGas system could drive a new generation of CNG-fuelled interstate highway trucks, says Chief Executive Officer Paul Whiteman. He tells Gas Today all about the technology and its application.
CNG refuelling range revealed
Thu, 4 November 2010
OES CNG has decided upon the model line-up for its range of at-home compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle refuellers.
Canberra’s first CNG refuelling station opened
Wed, 20 October 2010
ActewAGL has launched its first compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling station at Fyshwick in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
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