Natural gas vehicle use and infrastructure in California is expanding

Natural gas vehicle use and infrastructure in California is expanding, which comes as great news as oil prices per barrel have soared in the last few months. Besides the huge cost benefits per unit over diesel, natural gas as a vehicle fuel contains less carbon than any other fossil fuel and emits lower carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions every year. It is domestically produced, with 99% coming from North America. This issue of the CNGVP newsletter is dedicated to the expansion of NGV vehicle use and infrastructure in California. See below to read about Ryder System, Inc.'s new dedication to natural gas; the company recently ordered 202 heavy-duty natural gas vehicles in an agreement with SANBAG as part of a rental and leasing project. Ryder will also build two natural gas stations and complete three garage modifications for NGV maintenance in Southern California. Read about how high diesel prices are driving up demand for NGVS, and hear about new stations opening not just in California, but in Dallas and Utah thanks to California-based companies and partnerships. Thanks for checking in and we'll see you next month! In the meantime, remember to log onto WWW.CNGVP.ORG for the latest updates and information.