What is Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)? Liquefied natural gas is made easier to store and transport due to being turned into a liquid form. LNG Vs. CNG Natural gas (NG) has less energy by volume than liquid fuels. Natural gas must be either liquefied (LNG) or compressed (CNG) to get the adequate vehicle range. Both LNG and CNG are types of energy with...
Photo by LNG Global What is an LCNG Station? CNG and LNG in one station makes up a station for dispensing liquefied compressed natural gas. In general, it has LNG and can accommodate CNG and LNG vehicles. Like an LNG refueling station, the LCNG type has to have a tanker trunk bring the fuel from a local supply, similar to gasoline and...
Photo by Zackin Publications Inc. Compressed Natural Gas Vs. Liquefied Natural Gas Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) are ways of making natural gas available, but the stations are different and you want to learn more about each before visiting them. CNG Stations CNG stations come in two presentations: time-fill and fast-fill. LNG Stations Liquefied Natural Gas stations are structurally similar to diesel and gasoline stations because they both dispense a liquid fuel. LNG dispensers...
Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Stations CNG stations are not basic and simple like diesel and gasoline fueling stations. Building a CNG station for a fleet or a retail application demands to calculate the right combination of pressure and storage required for the types of vehicles being fueled. Check out which is best for your transportation needs. Types of CNG Stations There are...
blogOctober 21, 2016by Colorado West Equipment114
All You Need to Know About Propane Fueling Infrastructure
Photo by Schilling Propane Propane Dispensers & Fleet Propane Fueling Infrastructure Infrastructure accessibility is a driving force driving fuel acceptance. Fleets depend on A competitive price for fuel is very important for fleets and locate it within a reasonable distance, and propane infrastructure is well-established across the United States. Types of Infrastructure Propane Dispenser Fuel providers and fleets can set propane dispensers with other fuel...
Low-Floor uses Make Transportation Easy for Everyone These type of buses improve access for all customers, including those with canes, crutches, walkers, young children, burdensome packages, and seniors. This type of service is ideal for public transportation users with limited mobility. What is a Low-Floor Bus? It is a trolley or bus with a low cabin floor and without rear or front steps. Just 14 inches high sits the he floor between the rear and front doors. There is a “kneeling” feature at the...
blogOctober 15, 2016by Colorado West Equipment1
Replace Older Diesel Buses with New Propane Powered Buses
Fleet Upgrades in Colorado In the U.S. school buses are already the biggest piece of mass transportation and are the safest form of moving students to and from school. Diesel buses have been what most educational institutions use and have used, but for districts or communities seeking to save money, alleviate emissions, and create a safer, healthier ride, propane powered...
What is an MFSAB? Multi-Function School Activity Bus (MFSAB) is a distinction for a bus which meets all of the safety requirements of a school bus without Eight-Way Warning Lights, a Stop Arm, or Yellow Paint. MFSAB meet the needs of public school systems looking for a way to transport students to sanctioned after-school activities. These buses can be used...
Drive Your Students Safe with an MPV Because safety is priority number one, MPVs are an excellent solution to your transportation needs. Multi-Purpose Vehicles are built to meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations (FMVSS). What is an MPV? A Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) is a direct replacement for Suburban-Sport Utility Vehicles and Vans that school districts and child care centers frequently use. The early models of people-movers (MPVs) with seating for seven people were large vans and trucks. These were usually pickup trucks with extended cabs and extra seating...
Photo by Fleets and Fuels.com How to Fuel a Vehicle with CNG Similar to refilling your gasoline tank, you attach the nozzle from a designated CNG dispenser at a public station. Most public stations are fast-fill, which can refuel your tank in about the same amount of time it takes filling up a vehicle gasoline tank. It is easy to refuel...