An answer to the NGV conundrum. [Natural Gas Vehicles]

Journal Article · Thu Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1994 · American Gas; (United States)

OSTI ID:6592382

Katz, M G

Natural gas utilities and others considering whether to build fueling stations for natural gas vehicles (NGVs) have been troubled for years by the question, ''Even if one builds them, will vehicle operators convert to natural gas '' Setting up an NGV fueling station, after all, can cost $250,000 to $500,000. Some local distribution companies (LDCs) are discovering success by working to create coalitions of public and private organizations interested in NGVs. Through such private/public coalitions, it is possible to get action simultaneously on both fueling stations and vehicle conversions to natural gas. That by itself can end the contradictory situation that has stymied NGV development for years: vehicle owners delaying vehicle conversion until there are more stations, and fueling companies delaying station construction until there are more NGVs. Coalition members include virtually anyone with a fleet of vehicles. The paper discusses the purposes of such coalitions and what they are accomplishing.

• OSTI ID: 6592382
• Journal Information: American Gas; (United States), Journal Name: American Gas; (United States) Vol. 76:8; ISSN AMGLEH; ISSN 1043-0652
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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