CNG NOW USED BY BATTLE CREEK GAS FLEET

This article outlines the conversion of the Battle Creek (Michigan) Gas Company's vehicle fleet to compressed natural gas (CNG). The company has realized considerable savings both in terms of fuel costs and maintenance costs. In addition, there is the safety factor involved in using the thick, heavy steel CNG tanks instead of the thinner gasoline tank, as well as the fact that CNG is pollution free. free.

• Corporate Authors:

  Porter Corporation

  P.O. Box 5200
  Westport, CT  United States  06881
• Publication Date: 1985-8

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 7
• Serial:
  • Advanced Vehicle News
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Porter Corporation

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Compressed natural gas; Fleet management; Maintenance management; Savings; Storage tanks; Vehicle safety
• Uncontrolled Terms: Conversion; Fleets; Maintenance costs
• Old TRIS Terms: Vehicular safety
• Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00450603
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 27 2004 9:56PM