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NGV 2008

Station suppliers The great event is coming up Opinions about market places

2 April 2008 Gas Vehicles Report

Consumers: It’s a good deal to buy an NGV 4

OEM NGV prices and fuel consumption/saving in Germany 6

NGV news 8

IANGV: OBD II performance of typical aftermarket light duty NGV 20

Two months left for the NGV 2008 22

Spain: need of more refuelling stations 24

Germany: stylish roadster with biogas power 26

Opinions from refuelling stations suppliers 28

NGV’s statistics balance 34

Worldwide NGV statistics 35

The GVR: 2008 Journalistic timetable and NGV events #Edition Month Deadline Special Report Events with massive distribution 72 January November 30th LNG vehicles and fuelling facilities 73 February December 20th NG buses: how OEMs see the market place 74 March January 25th Biogas projects in Europe 78th International Motor Show, 6-16 March Geneva, Switzerland 75 April February 22nd Opinions from compressor manufacturers 14th ENGVA Conference, April Madrid, Spain 76 May March 25th The world of valve and other component manufacturers 77 June April 18th Methane markets in Europe, USA, and Canada NGV 2008. 3-5 June, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 78 July May 19 th NGV 2008 balance 79 August June 25th Vehicle conversion market in Europe: the companies and the technology 80 September July 25th Special edition for Torino event 2nd World Fair of NGV, biogas & H2V, 25-27 September, Turin, Italy 81 October August 25th Balance of the Torino event 82 November September 19th The voice of cylinder suppliers 83 December October 24th NGV statistics balance: the progress of 2008 activities

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4 April 2008 Gas Vehicles Report It's a good deal to buy an NGV Fiat

Vehicle model NGV price in Italy with incentives Gasoline Diesel for private citizens - March 2007 versioni 5porte parità di Engine Euro Engine Euro Engine Euro allestimento tra le Panda 1.2 11,450 1.2 10050 1.3 11980 motorizzazioni Punto 1.2 13,000 1.2 13000 1.3 14400 incentivi governativi Multipla 1.6 20,500 1.6 19000 1.9 21720 per metano Doblo 1.6 16,110 1.4 14740 1.3 17060

Opel Zafira: cost calculation at 15.000 km/year Merce des Benz E 200 NGT

Zafira 1.9 DTI 1.6 CNG Twinport Ecotec Ecotec List price in Euro 23,720 23,640 21,210 Energy consumption per 100 km 6.00 5.00 7.30 Price per energy unit in Euro 1.16 0.86 1.37 Cost per 100km in Euro 6.96 4.30 10.00 Total fuel cost/year in Euro 1,044.00 645.00 1,500.15 Insurance/year in Euro 650.00 514.00 514.00 Vehicle tax in Euro 309.00 108.00 108.00 Total cost/year in Euro 2,003.00 1,267.00 2,122.15 Difference relative to diesel/gasoline 736.00 855.15 Amortisation in years 0 2.84

cost calculation Opel Zafira: (German prices 2007) Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Sedan with bivalent natural gas Diesel CNG Petrol drive: E 200 NGT Price for the base model E200Kompressor List of price (incl. VAT) 23,720 23,640 21,210 Running cost 1 year 0 0 0 (incl. automatic transmission): 32.100 Euro. Running cost 2 year 0 0 0 Extra costs for natural gas Technology: 2.950 Euro Running cost 3 year 0 0 0 Total: 35.050 Euro (German prices, without VAT) Total cost after 3 years 23,720 23,640 21,210 Price for a comparable diesel car: E 220 CDI Residual value after 3 years and 45.000 km 13,150 13,697 11,113 (incl. automatic transmission and particulate filter): Total cost after purchase 10,570 9,943 10,097 33.400 Euro (German prices, without VAT) Advantage CNG 627 154

Citroen

Vehicle model Vehicle type NGV Gasoline Gasoline Engine Euro Engine Euro Engine Euro Berlingo Multispace Plus Passenger car 1.4i 19.200 1.4i 16.240 1.9D 16.870 Berlingo Kastenwagen 600 Van 1.4i 15.358 1.4i 12.574 1.9D 13.096 Jumper Kastenwagen 33MH Van 2.0i 28.942 - - 2.2HDI 25.810

Opel Combo: cost calculation at 15,000 km/year Opel Combo: cost calculation (German prices 2007) Zafira 1.7 CDTI 1.6 CNG 1.4 Diesel CNG Petrol (Diesel) Gasoline List of price (incl. VAT) 16,532 18,394 14,562 List price in Euro 16,532 18,394 14,562 Running cost 1 year 1,929 1,272 1,963 Operating costs Running cost 2 year 1,929 1,272 1,963 Energy consumption 5.40 4.90 6.5 Running cost 3 year 1,929 1,272 1,963 Price per l/kg in Euro 1.16 0.86 1.37 Total cost after 3 years 22,319 22,210 20,450 Cost per 100 km in Euro 6.26 4.21 8.905 Residual value after 3 years and 45.000 km 6,943 7,725 5,752 Annual fuel cost 939.60 632.10 1,335.75 Total cost after purchase 15,376 14,485 14,698 Annual insurance cost 727.00 532.00 532.00 Advantage CNG 891 213 Vehicle tax 262.48 108.00 95.00 Total cost/annum 1,929.08 1,272.10 1,962.75 Difference vs diesel/gasoline 656.98 690.65 Amortisation time (years) 2.8 5.5

6 April 2008 Gas Vehicles Report OEM NGV prices and fuel consumption/saving in Germany

CITROËN C3 1.4 Erdgas Berlingo Multispace Plus 1.4 bivalent Berlingo Kastenwagen 600 1.4 bivalent Emission standard 14,670 15,970 15,764 Emission standard Euro 4 Euro 4 98/69 EG l; B≈Euro 4 Fuel Gasoline CNG Gasoline CNG Gasoline CNG Fuel consumption/100 km (litre or kg) 6.5 5.2 7.4 6.2 7.4 6.2 Fuel consumption/year (litre or kg) 1,300 1,040 1,480 1,240 1,480 1,240 Fuel cost/year (Euro) 1,625 884 1,850 1,054 1,850 1,054 CNG fuel saving/year (Euro) - 741 - 796 - 796 CNG fuel saving in 3 years (Euro) - 2,223 - 2,388 - 2,388

FIAT Punto Natural Power Multipla Natural Power Dobló 1.6 16V Natural Power Dobló 1.6 Cargo Natural Power NGV price (Euro) 13,990 21,690 17,540 15,057 Emission standard Euro 3/D4 Euro 4 Euro 4 Euro 4 Fuel Gasoline CNG Gasoline CNG Gasoline CNG Gasoline CNG Fuel consumption/100 km (litre or kg) 6.3 4.3 9.0 6.3 9.2 6.3 9.2 6.3 Fuel consumption/year (litre or kg) 1,260 860 1,800 1,260 1,840 1,260 1,840 1,260 Fuel cost/year (Euro) 1,575 731 2,250 1,071 2,300 1,071 2,300 1,071 CNG fuel saving/year (Euro) - 844 - 1,179 - 1,229 - 1,229 CNG fuel saving in 3 years (Euro) - 2,532 - 3,537 - 3,687 - 3,687

FORD Focus C-MAX CNG Transit CNG Kasten und Kombi (3 version) Transit CNG Pritschenwagen Einzelkabine NGV price (Euro) 22,925 31,616/33,147/33,843 31,523 Emission standard Euro 4 Euro 3 Euro 3 Fuel Gasoline CNG Gasoline CNG Gasoline CNG Fuel consumption/100 km (litre or kg) 7.3 6.3 11.0 8.6 11.0 8.6 Fuel consumption/year (litre or kg) 1,460 1,260 2,200 1,720 2,200 1,720 Fuel cost/year (Euro) 1,825 1,071 2,750 1,462 2,750 1,462 CNG fuel saving/year (Euro) - 754 - 1,288 - 1,288 CNG fuel saving in 3 years (Euro) - 2,262 - 3,864 - 3,864 MERCEDES BENZ Sprinter NGT Pritsche Doppelkabine NGV price (Euro) 43,549 Emission standard Euro 4/EEV Fuel CNG Fuel consumption/100 km (litre or kg) 10.9 Fuel consumption/year (litre or kg) 2,180 Fuel cost/year (Euro) 1,853 CNG fuel saving/year (Euro) - CNG fuel saving in 3 years (Euro) -

MERCEDES BENZ E200 NGT Sprinter NGT Combi Sprinter NGT Kastenwagen Sprinter NGT Pritsche Einzelkabine NGV price (Euro) 42,154 41,543 35,854 37,632 Emission standard Euro 4 Euro 4/EEV Euro 4/EEV Euro 4/EEV Fuel Gasoline CNG CNG CNG CNG Fuel consumption/100 km (litre or kg) 9.0 6.1 10.9 10.9 10.9 Fuel consumption/year (litre or kg) 1,800 1,220 2,180 2,180 2,180 Fuel cost/year (Euro) 2,250 1,037 1,853 1,853 1,853 CNG fuel saving/year (Euro) - 1,213 - - - CNG fuel saving in 3 years (Euro) - 3,639 - - - OPEL Zafira 1.6 CNG Monovalent Plus Combo 1.6 CNG Monovalent Plus Combo Kastenwagen 1.6 CNG Monovalent Plus NGV price (€) incl. VAT 23.640 18.580 17.737 Emission standard Euro 4 Euro 4 Euro 4 Fuel CNG CNG CNG Fuel consumption/100 km (kg or Nm3) 5,0 4,9 4,9 Fuel consumption/year (kg or Nm3) 1.000 980 980 Fuel cost/year (€) 860 843 843 PEUGEOT Partner P. 75 bivalent Partner P. GNV Kastenwagen 190 C bivalent Boxer Großraumkastenwagen 330 mh bivalent NGV price (Euro) 18,800 17,110 29,464 Emission standard Euro 4 98/69 EG I; A (≈Euro 3) 98/69 EG III; A (≈Euro 3) Fuel Gasoline CNG Gasoline CNG Gasoline CNG Fuel consumption/100 km (litre or kg) 7.8 6.9 7.8 6.9 13.2 10.7 Fuel consumption/year (litre or kg) 1,560 1,380 1,560 1,380 2,640 2,140 Fuel cost/year (Euro) 1,950 1,173 1,950 1,173 3,300 1,819 CNG fuel saving/year (Euro) - 777 - 777 - 1,481 CNG fuel saving in 3 years (Euro) - 2,331 - 2,331 - 4,443 VOLKSWAGEN Toruan EcoFuel Caddy Life EcoFuel Caddy Kombi EcoFuel Caddy Kastenwagen EcoFuel Golf Variant 2.0 biFuel NGV price (Euro) 23,355 19,894 18,937 18,831 24,475 Emission standard Euro 4 Euro 4 Euro 4 Euro 4 Euro 4 Fuel Gasoline CNG Gasoline CNG Gasoline CNG Gasoline CNG Gasoline CNG Fuel consumption/100 km (litre or kg) 10.0 5.9 10.0 6.0 10.0 6.0 10.0 6.0 8.1 6.0 Fuel consumption/year (litre or kg) 2,000 1,180 2,000 1,200 2,000 1,200 2,000 1,200 1,620 1,200 Fuel cost/year (Euro) 2,500 1,003 2,500 1,020 2,500 1,020 2,500 1,020 2,025 1,020 CNG fuel saving/year (Euro) - 1,497 - 1,480 - 1,480 - 1,480 - 1,005 CNG fuel saving in 3 years (Euro) - 4,491 - 4,440 - 4,440 - 4,440 - 3,015 April 2008 Gas Vehicles Report 7

IVECO Daily (35 S 11 GV) NGV price (Euro) 34,916 Emission standard EEV Fuel CNG Fuel consumption/100 km (litre or kg) 13.0 Fuel consumption/year (litre or kg) 2,600 Fuel cost/year (Euro) 2,210

RENAULT Kangoo Erdgas Kangoo Rapid Erdgas NGV price (Euro) - 15,451 Emission standard Euro 4 Euro 4 Fuel Gasoline CNG Gasoline CNG Fuel consumption/100 km (litre or kg) 7.8 5.8 7.8 5.8 Fuel consumption/year (litre or kg) 1,560 1,160 1,560 1,160 Fuel cost/year (Euro) 1,950 986 1,950 986 CNG fuel saving/year (Euro) - 964 - 964 CNG fuel saving in 3 years (Euro) - 2,892 - 2,892

FIAT Ducato Combi Natural Power Ducato Kastenwagen Natural Power NGV price (Euro) 28,304 27,376 Emission standard Euro 3 Euro 3 Fuel Gasoline CNG Gasoline CNG Fuel consumption/100 km (litre or kg) 13.2 9.3 13.2 9.3 Fuel consumption/year (litre or kg) 2,640 1,860 2,640 1,860 Fuel cost/year (Euro) 3,300 1,581 3,300 1,581 CNG fuel saving/year (Euro) - 1,719 - 1,719 CNG fuel saving in 3 years (Euro) - 5,157 - 5,157

FORD Ford Transit CNG Pritschenwagen DoppelKabine NGV price (Euro) 36,395 Emission standard Euro 3 Fuel Gasoline CNG Fuel consumption/100 km (litre or kg) 11.0 8.6 Fuel consumption/year (litre or kg) 2,200 1,720 Fuel cost/year (Euro) 2,750 1,462 CNG fuel saving/year (Euro) - 1,288 CNG fuel saving in 3 years (Euro) - 3,864 VOLVO Volvo S60 Volvo V70 NGV price (Euro) 30,220 34,820 Emission standard Euro 4 Euro 4 Fuel Gasoline CNG Gasoline CNG Fuel consumption/100 km (litre or kg) 8.8 6.8 9.1 7.2 Fuel consumption/year (litre or kg) 1,760 1,360 1,820 1,440 Fuel cost/year (Euro) 2,200 1,156 2,275 1,224 CNG fuel saving/year (Euro) - 1,044 - 1,051 CNG fuel saving in 3 years (Euro) - 3,132 - 3,153

OPEL Combo Sport 1.6 CNG Monvalent Plus NGV price (Euro) incl. VAT 22.230 Emission standard EURO4 Fuel CNG Fuel consumption / 100 km (kg) 4,9 Fuel consumption / year/ (kg) 980 Fuel cost year (Euro) 833

References: Mileage/year: 20.000 km. Premium gasoline price in Germany, March 2006 was 1.25 Euro/litre. CNG price in Germany, January 2006 was 0.85 Euro/kg = 0.70 Euro/Nm3. The CNG price in Germany is measured by kg. The normal density of CNG is 0.82 kg/Nm3. Data fuel consumption: EON Ruhrgas, Peugeot.

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English

NGV news The II World Fair takes place at a The Netherlands time when efforts are being made to Another CNG station was opened in Italy begin considering NGV as a regular the country during mid February Number 1 market in the continent fuel instead of alternative. 2008, in Hengelo city. The goal to keeps growing. As announced in install 50 stations this year was previous editions, this year it is Belgium again confirmed trough press media expected the authorization of The Society for the Inter Communal by CNGNet,a co-operation between self-service refueling as well as Transport of Brussels announced dutCH4 and Ballast Nedam. multi-fuel dispensers, two key some new investments and policies Municipalities are expected to elements for the market. in which a plan to buy 70 NG buses support this endeavor towards the The II World Fair of NGV, Biogas and in 2008 is included. Those buses achievement of better air quality and Hydrogen continues to move are expected to be delivered in energy uses. Utrecht Province plans forward, and it will be held in Turin 2009. to give 0% loans to NG fuelling on September 25-27. With the station investors , in which 2,4 M promotion of Consorzio NGV System The United Kingdom Euro funding is available. and organized by NGV Since February 2003, the Transport Communications Group, the for London (TfL) imposed a Turkey industry’s response is outstanding: “Congestion Charging” scheme to Ankara city is building one more the initial pavilion was fully sold, vehicles operators in the central CNG station which construction will adding 1,500 m2. The meeting has area of London. In February 2007, be completed this year. More Fiat Group as Sponsor Gold, and the the charging zone was extended to refuelling amenities are expected to Silver Sponsors are GTT -Gruppo Westwards. The charging fee is come although no deadline and Torinesi Trasporti-, Landi Renzo, applicable for vehicles being parked target were fixed yet. By December Safe and Torino Metano. or driven in the congestion charging 2007, Turkey had over 2,500 NGVs The official endorsement was also zone between 7am-6pm from and 5 operating stations. That is received (by means of their highest Monday to Friday. The current equal to 0.03% of the world’s total authorities) from the Piedmont charge is £8-£10 for private vehicle NGV and 0.04% of the total fuelling Region, Province of Turin, City of operators and £7/vehicle for fleet stations. The GVR global statistics Turin and the Turin Polytechnic vehicles registered at Fleet account. recorded 7,941,966 NGVs and Institute (University of the NGVs are eligible for 100% discount 12,667 stations for December Automobile). on the charging fee. 2007 (as per data on 20-02-2008). WE MAKE THE WORLD GO ROUND

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Alternative mobility 10 April 2008 Gas Vehicles Report

Italian intercomunale di Bruxelles ha annunciato alcuni nuovi investimenti Notizie NGV e politiche che includono l’acquisto di Italia sostenuto da Fiat Group in quanto 70 autobus a metano nel 2008. Il numero 1 del mercato continua a Sponsor Gold e da GTT (Gruppo Gli autobus dovrebbero essere crescere. Come annunciate nelle Torinesi Trasporti), Landi Renzo, consegnati nel 2009. edizioni precedenti, quest’anno si Safe e Torino Metano in quanto aspetta l’autorizzazione per le Sponsor Silver. Regno Unito stazioni di rifornimento self-service L’appoggio ufficiale è stato dato Dal febbraio 2003, la società dei nonché per i distributori anche (a nome delle autorità trasporti di Londra (TfL) ha imposto multicombustibili, due elementi principali) da Regione Piemonte, uno schema di “tassa di chiave per il mercato. Provincia di Torino, Città di Torino e congestione” a carico degli utenti di La II Fiera Mondiale dei veicoli a gas Politecnico di Torino (Università veicoli nell’area centrale di Londra. naturale, biogas e idrogeno è in pieni dell’automobile). Nel febbraio 2007 la zona è stata preparativi e si terrà a Torino dal 25 La II Fiera Mondiale ha luogo in un ampliata a Westwards. La tassa al 27 settembre. Promossa da momento in cui si stanno facendo deve essere pagata dai veicoli che Consorzio NGV System e organizzata sforzi a favore del metano in quanto entrano nella zona di congestione tra da NGV Communications Group, la combustibile normale al posto del le 7 di mattina e le 6 di sera, dal risposta dell’industria è promettente: combustibile alternativo. lunedì al venerdì. La tassa attuale il padiglione iniziale è stato ammonta a £8-£10 per i veicoli completamente venduto, e sono stati Belgio privati e £7 per i veicoli appartenenti aggiunti 1,500 m2. L’incontro è La Società per il Trasporto a un parco macchine registrati come tali. I veicoli a metano godono di una riduzione del 100% sulla tassa. Olanda Un’ulteriore stazione di rifornimento di metano è stata aperta nel mese di febbraio 2008, nella città di Hengelo. L’Industria italiana del gas naturale per una mobilità sostenibile I media hanno di nuovo confermato l’obiettivo di installare 50 stazioni da parte di CNGNet, una cooperazione tra dutCH4 e Ballast Nedam. Ci si aspetta un sostegno da parte delle municipalità a favore del raggiungimento di una qualità dell’aria e di un uso delle energie migliori. La Provincia di Utrecht prevede di offrire prestiti allo 0% a coloro che intendono investire in stazioni di rifornimento di metano, da un fondo pari a un ammontare di 2,4 milioni di Euro. Turchia Ad Ankara si sta costruendo un’altra stazione di rifornimento di metano, che dovrebbe essere terminata ancora quest’anno. Si aspettano ulteriori strutture di rifornimento, anche se non sono stati fissati obiettivi e scadenze. Alla fine di dicembre 2007 la Turchia contava oltre 2,500 veicoli a gas naturale e 5 stazioni operative. Ciò è pari allo 0.03% del numero totale di veicoli a metano nel mondo e allo 0.04% del numero totale di stazioni. NGV System Italia - the italian Industry Per dicembre 2007, le statistiche of natural gas for a sustainable mobility globali di GVR contavano 7,941,966 Consorzio NGV System Italia • via Serio 16 • 20139 Milano - Italia veicoli a metano e 12,667 stazioni tel. +39 02 56810171 • fax +39 02 56810131 • www.ngvsystem.it • [email protected] di rifornimento (in data 20.02.2008).

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Spanish Noticias del GNV Italia La II Feria Mundial se inscribe dentro Holanda El mercado No.1 continental sigue de los esfuerzos por llevar al GNV a Una nueva estación fue inaugurada a su crecimiento. Como anunciado en ser considerado un combustible no mitad de febrero, en la ciudad de ediciones anteriores, se aguarda ya alternativo sino de uso común y Hengelo. El objetivo de instalar 50 para este año la habilitación para la regular. estaciones este año fue nuevamente recarga en modalidad self-service así confirmado en la prensa por como los surtidores multi-combustibles, Bélgica CNGNet, una colaboración entre dos elementos considerados clave La Sociedad para el Transporte dutCH4 y Ballast Nedam. Se espera enelmercado. Intercomunal de Bruselas anunció que varias municipalidades repalden Sigue su marcha la II Feria algunas nuevas inversions y políticas, este esfuerzo dirigido a mejorar la Internacional del GNV, Biogas e dentro de las cuales planea este calidad del aire y del uso energético. Hdrógeno, a realizarse en Turín del 2008 adquirir 70 buses a gas La Provincia de Utrecht planea 25 al 27 de septiembre. Con el natural. Estos vehículos se espera préstamos sin interés para los impulso del Consorzio NGV System y sean entregados en 2009. inversores en estaciones de carga; organizado por NGV Comm. Group, existen 2,4M Euro disponibles. la respuesta de la industria es Reino Unido destacable: el pabellón inicial ya fue Desde febrero de 2003, ‘Transport Turquía totalmente vendido, agregándose for London’ impuso un esquema de La ciudad de Ankara está construyendo 1500 m2 más. El evento cuenta “Congestion Charge” para vehículos otra estación de GNC, a completarse con el Fiat Group como Sponsor en el área central de Londres. En este año. Se esperan más aunque no Gold, y son Sponsors Silver GTT - febrero de 2007, la zona se hay aún un objetivo prefijado. En Gruppo Torinesi Trasporti-, Landi extendió hacia el oeste. La tasa se diciembre de 2007, Turquía tenía más Renzo, Safe y Torino Metano. aplica a los vehículos estacionados o de 2.500 GNVs y 5 estaciones. Esto Se cuenta también con el respaldo circulando en la zona antedicha, de significa el 0,03% del total mundial de oficial (por medio de sus máximas lunes a viernes de 7am a 6pm. El GNVs y el 0,04% de las estaciones. autoridades) de la Región Piamonte, importe actual es de £8-£10 para Las estadísticas de GVR registraron la Provincia de Torino, la Ciudad de los privados y de £7 por vehículo 7.941.966 GNVs y 12.667 esta- Torino y el Politecnico de Torino para las flotas registradas. Los ciones en diciembre de 2007 (con (Universidad del Automóvil). GNVs tienen un 100% de descuento. data el 20/02/2008).

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Portuguese Reino Unido Notícias do GNV Desde fevereiro de 2003, ‘Transport for London’ impôs um esquema de “Congestion Charge” para veículos na Itália área central de Londres. Em fevereiro de 2007, a O mercado Nº1 continental segue seu crescimento. região se estendeu até o oeste. A taxa se aplica aos Como anunciado em edições anteriores, aguarda-se para veículos estacionados ou circulando na região referida, este ano a habilitação de dois elementos considerados de segunda a sexta, das 7:00 da manhã às 18:00 da pontos chave no mercado para a recarga em noite. O valor atual é de £8-£10 para os particulares e modalidade self-service e as bombas multi-combustíveis. de £7 por veículo para as frotas registradas. Os veículos Segue seu caminho a II Feira Internacional de GNV, a GNV têm 100% de desconto. Biogás e Hidrogênio, a realizar-se em Turim, de 25 a 27 de setembro. Com o fomento do Consórcio NGV System Holanda e organização do NGV Comm. Group, a resposta da Um novo posto foi inaugurado na metade de fevereiro, indústria é destacável: o pavilhão inicial já foi totalmente na cidade de Hengelo. O objetivo de instalar 50 postos vendido, acrescentando-se mais 1.500 m². O evento este ano foi novamente confirmado na imprensa por conta com o Grupo Fiat como Patrocinador Gold e GTT - CNGNet, uma colaboração entre dutCH4 e Ballast Gruppo Torinesi Trasporti-, Landi Renzo, Safe e Torino Nedam. Espera-se que várias municipalidades Metano como Patrocinadores Silver. respaldem este esforço dirigido a melhorar a qualidade Conta-se também com o respaldo oficial (por meio de do ar e do uso energético. A Província de Utrecht suas máximas autoridades) da Região Piamonte, a planeja empréstimos sem interesses para os Província de Turim, a Cidade de Turim e o Politécnico de investidores em postos de abastecimento; existem 2,4M Turim (Universidade do Automóvel). Euro disponíveis. A II Feira Mundial se inscreve dentro dos esforços para levar o GNV a ser considerado um combustível não só Turquia alternativo como de uso comum e regular. A cidade de Ankara está construindo outro posto de GNV, a ser completado este ano. Todavia não há um Bélgica objetivo prefixado. Em dezembro de 2007, a Turquia A Sociedade para o Transporte Intermunicipal de possuía mais de 2.500 veículos a GNV e 5 postos. Isto Bruxelas anunciou alguns novos investimentos e políticas, significa 0,03% do total mundial de veículos a GNV e dentro dos quais se planeja adquirir este ano 70 ônibus 0,04% dos postos. As estatísticas The GVR registraram a gás natural. Espera-se que estes veículos sejam 7.941.966 veículos a GNV e 12.667 postos em entregues em 2009. dezembro de 2007 (com data de 20/02/2008).

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ć Holandia Nowos i rynku NGV W połowie lutego otworzono w Włochy ustanowienia metanu oficjalnym miejscowości Hengelo kolejną stację Notowany jest dalszy wzrost na rynku paliwem. tankowania metanem. włoskim. Jak informowaliśmy w Jest to kolejny krok w celu poprzednich numerach, Belgia wypełnienia załoeń dot. zbudowania W tym roku jest oczekiwana budowa Transport Miejski Brukseli ogłosił 50 stacji z metanem, co potwierdza samoobsługowych stacji tankowania nowe inwestycje zakłądające zakup firma CNGNet. Władze miejeskie metanem oraz wprowadzenie 70 autobusów NGV w 2008r. Ich popierają ta inicjatywę mając na wielopaliwowych dyspenserów. dostawa ma nastąpić do końca iwadze poprawę jakości powietrza. Trwają te przygotowania do II przyszłego roku. Prowincja Utrecht planuje dawać Światowych Targów NGV, Biogazu i 0% poyczki dla inwestorów Wodoru (Turyn, 25-27 wrzesień). Wielka Brytania chcących zbudować stacje CNG, a Dzięki promocji Consorzio NGV Od stycznia 2003, Transport for przeznaczając na ten cel a 2,4 mln System i organizatorów NGV London (TfL) wprowadził schemat Euro funduszy. Communications Group, mamy “Congestion Charging” dla operatorów szeroki odzew firm z brany: główny flto samochodowych w centrum Turcja pawilon jest ju zajęty, dodając 1500 m2. Londynu. W lutym zeszłego roku, Ankara buduje kolejną stacje tankowania Tytuł Gold Sponsor naley do Fiat specjalna strefa została poszerzona o CNG, której oddanie do uytku planuje Group, zaś Srebrny Sponsor do GTT - Westwards. się na koniec br. Do końca grudnia Gruppo Torinesi Trasporti, Landi Opłaty za postój w centrum miasta 2007, Turcja miała ponad 2500 Renzo, Safe i Torino Metano. lub przejazd nim obowiązują w godz. pojazdów NGV i 5 pracujących stacji Targi mają te oficjalne poparcie 7.00-18.00 w dni robocze. tankowania metanem. Daje to 0,03% władz regionu: Piedmont Region, Obecna opłata wynosi £8-£10 dla śwaitowej liczby poj. NGV i 0,04% ilości Provincja Turyn, miasto Turyn oraz samochodów prywatnych i £7/ stacji na świecie. Nasze statystyki Turin Polytechnic Institute. pojazd dla zarejestrowanych flot. zanotowały na świecie ju 7 941 II Światowe Targi odbędą się w Auta z napędem metanowym 966 pojazdów NGVs i 12 667 stacji czasie, gdy czynione są wysiłki w celu wjedają bezpłatnie. CNG. (na dzień 20.02.2008).

Russian Международные газомоторные новости Италия другой инициативой: отрасль хочет добиться, Нидерланды Италия – лидер по развитию газомоторной чтобы впредь природный газ называли не Еще одну АГНКС открыли в середине отрасли в Европе. Это при этом объемы альтернативным, а основным видом топлива. февраля 2008 г. в городе Хенгело. потреблнния "голубого топлива" Намерение построить в этом году 50 новых продолжают расти. Как сообщалось ранее, Бельгия станций еще раз подтвердила пресс-служба в этом году в Италии должны разрешить Компания, в ведении которой находится CNG Net, совместного предприятия dut CH4 водителям самостоятельно осуществлять общественный транспорт Брюсселя (The и Ballast Nedam. Такие грандиозные планы заправку автомобиля газом (без участия Society for the Inter Communal Transport), должен поддержать муниципалитет – новые персонала АГНКС), а также использовать объявила о новых инвестициях и планах АНГКС помогут повысить качество воздуха многотопливные топливораздаточные работы. В них включена покупка в течение и снизят затраты на топливо. В провинции колонки. Эти изменения существенно 2008 г. 70 автобусов, работающих на Утрехт (это в центральной части повлияют на газомоторный рынок в целом. природном газе. Ожидается, что их Нидерландов) планируют предоставлять Подготовка ко второй международной доставят в Брюссель в 2009 г. беспроцентный кредит для инвестиций в газомоторной ярмарке набирает обороты. АГНКС. Для этого необходимо почти два с Она пройдет с 25 по 27 сентября в Турине. Великобритания половиной миллиона евро. Продвижением и организацией ярмарки С февраля 2003 г. организация, которая занимаются Consorzio NGV System и NGV руководит лондонским транспортом Турция Communications Group. Внимание к (Transport for London, TfL) начала взимать В Анкаре строят еще одну АГНКС. Работы мероприятию поражает: участники уже плату за въезд в зоны с перегруженным должны закончить в этом году. Ожидается давно арендовали все павильоны. движением в центральной части столицы. строительство еще нескольких Организаторы добавили еще полторы В феврале 2007 г. деньги за проезд начали заправочных станций, но когда и где они тысячи квадратных метров. На брать не только в центре Лондона, но и в появятся, не определено. В декабре 2007 г. сегодняшний день заняты и они. Западном районе. в Турции было две с половиной тысячи Генеральный спонсор мероприятия - Fiat Если вы на рабочей неделе (с понедельника транспортных средств, работающих на Group. Также выставку спонсируют Gruppo по пятницу) проехали или припарковались в природном газе. Их обслуживали пять Torinesi Trasporti, Landi Renzo, Safe и Torino облагаемой пошлиной зоне с 7 утра до 6 заправочных станций. Если сравнить с Metano. Мероприятие поддержали власти вечера, то придется заплатить: 8 – 10 мировой статистикой, то это 0,03% Пьемонта, провинции Турин, города Турина и фунтов стерлингов за частный транспорт и мирового газомоторного парка и 0,04% от Туринского политехнического института 7 фунтов за машину, стоящую на балансе общего числа заправок. Всего по планете (Автомобильный университет). предприятия. При этом владельцы газовых ездят 7 941 966 автомобилей, автобусов и Время проведения выставки совпадает с двигателей получают стопроцентную скидку. грузовиков на природном газе. April 2008 Gas Vehicles Report 17

German Niederlande Erdgasfahrzeug-News Mitte Februar wurde in diesem Land in der Stadt Hengelo eine weitere Italien Biogas- und Wasserstofffahrzeuge findet Erdgastankstelle eröffnet. CNGNet, eine Die Nummer 1 unter den Europäern ist zu einem Zeitpunkt statt, da man sich Arbeitsgruppe, die in Zusammenarbeit weiterhin im Wachstum begriffen. Wie darum bemüht, Erdgas nicht mehr als zwischen dutCH4 und Ballast Nedam bereits in der letzten Ausgabe erwähnt, Alternative, sondern als normalen geschaffen wurde, hat der Presse sollen dieses Jahr sowohl das Tanken in Brennstoff zu sehen. bestätigt, dass dieses Jahr 50 Selbstbedienung als auch Multizapfsäulen Tankstellen erstellt werden sollen. Von für Erdgas zugelassen werden, zwei Belgien den Stadtbehörden wird erwartet, dass Schlüsselelemente für den Markt. Die Gesellschaft für interkommunalen sie diese Bestrebungen für die Die 2. Weltmesse für Erdgas-, Transport in Brüssel hat neue Verbesserung der Luftqualität und der Biogas- und Wasserstofffahrzeuge kommt Investitionen und Richtlinien angekündigt, Energieverwendung unterstützen. Die gut voran. Sie findet vom 25.-27. die unter anderem die Anschaffung von Provinz Utrecht sieht vor, den Investoren September in Turin statt. Das Consorzio 70 Erdgasbussen vorsehen. Diese Busse für Erdgastankstellen Anleihen von 0% zu NGV System kümmert sich um die sollen 2009 geliefert werden. vergeben und hält dafür 2,4 M Euro zur Werbung, NGV Communications Group Verfügung. um die Organisation, und der Großbritannien Industriesektor reagiert ausgesprochen Im Februar 2003 hat die öffentliche Türkei positiv: Die ursprünglich vorgesehene Transportgesellschaft Londons TfL ein Die Stadt Ankara baut eine weitere Ausstellungshalle und zusätzliche 1500 System des „Congestion Charging“ Erdgas-Tankstelle, die dieses Jahr fertig m2 sind bereits ausverkauft. eingeführt, eine Gebühr für Autofahrer im wird. Weitere Tankmöglichkeiten sind Die Fiat-Gruppe tritt als Gold-Sponsor auf, Zentrum der Stadt. Im Februar 2007 vorgesehen, auch wenn bis jetzt noch Silber-Sponsoren sind GGT – Gruppo wurde die Gebührenzone Richtung keine Termine und genaue Zahlen vor- Torinesi Trasporti – Landi Renzo, Safe Westen erweitert. Die Gebühr gilt für liegen. Im Dezember 2007 verfügte die und Torino Metano. Fahrzeuge, die von Montag bis Freitag Türkei über 2’500 Erdgasfahrzeuge und Von offizieller Seite kommt ebenfalls zwischen 7.00h und 18.00h in der Zone 5 Bedienungszentralen. Dies entspricht Unterstützung (von höchster parken oder zirkulieren. Sie beträgt 0.03% der Erdgasfahrzeuge und 0.04% Behördenebene), nämlich von der Region £8-£10 für Privatwagen und £7 für der Tankstellen weltweit. GVR hat für Piemont, der Provinz Turin, der Stadt Geschäftsfahrzeuge, die als solche Dezember 2007 auf der ganzen Welt Turin und dem Polytechnikum Turin (der registriert sind. Erdgasfahrzeuge haben 7’941’966 Erdgasfahrzeuge und 12’667 Universität des Automobils). das Recht auf eine 100%ige Reduktion Tankstellen registriert (gesammelte Daten Die 2. Weltmesse für Erdgas-, der Gebühr. bis 20.2.2008) 18 April 2008 Gas Vehicles Report

French Pays-Bas Nouvelles des NGVs Une nouvelle station CNG a été ouverte dans la région mi-février Italie réalisés dans le but de considérer le 2008, plus précisément dans la ville Le numéro 1 du continent continue NGV comme carburant régulier et de Hengelo. L’intention d’installer 50 sa progression. Comme annoncé non plus comme carburant alternatif. stations cette année a été reconfirmé dans les éditions précédentes, il est dans la presse par CNGNet, une prévu cette année, l’autorisation de Belgique coopération entre dutCH4 et Ballast l’utilisation des dispensaires multi La Société Intercommunale du Transport Nedam. Les municipalités sont carburants ainsi que le remplissage de Bruxelles annonce de nouveaux pressenties pour supporter cette en self-service, deux éléments clé du investissements et une nouvelle politique initiative dans le but d’assurer une marché. La 2ème Foire Mondiale en 2008, dans laquelle l’achat de 70 qualité de l’air meilleure et de des NGVs, du Biogaz et de nouveaux bus au gaz est prévu. Ces promouvoir les économies d’énergie. l’Hydrogène se met en place et aura bus seront livrés en 2009. La province d’Utrecht offre une charge lieu à Turin en septembre du 25 au de 0% aux investisseurs de stations 27 . Avec le soutien de Consorzio Royaume Uni de remplissage , dans laquelle 2,4 NGV System et l’organisation de NGV Depuis février 2003, le Transport M€ de subsides est disponible. Communications Group, la réponse de Londonien (TfL) impose une Taxe de l’industrie est remarquable : le pavil- Congestion aux conducteurs de Turqie lon initial a été complètement loué véhicules dans la zone centrale de La ville d’Ankara construit une d’où une extension de 1.500 m2. Londres. En février 2007, cette station CNG de plus qui sera terminée Cette manifestation a comme sponsor zone a été étendue à Westwards. pour la fin de cette année . D’autres d’or le Fiat Group et comme sponsors Cette charge particulière est stations sont attendues mais aucune d’argent GTT-Gruppo Torinesi appliquée aux véhicules en prévisions n’ont été données. En Transporti, Landi Renzo, Safe et stationnement ou roulant dans la décembre 2007 , ce pays disposait Torino Metano. L’aval officiel a été zone définie entre 7 heures et 18 de 5 stations de remplissage et de également donné avec l’aide des plus heures , du lundi au vendredi. 2500 véhicules roulant au gaz. Ce hautes autorités de la région du Le montant de cette taxe est chiffre représente à 0.03% du total des Piémont, la province de Turin, la ville actuellement de 8£-10£ pour les NGVs et 0.04% des stations de de Turin et l’Institut Polytechnique de véhicules privés et de 7£/véhicule fourniture, dans le monde. Les statistiques Turin ( Université de l’Automobile) La de flottes enregistrées comme de GVR sont de 7.941.966 NGVs et 2ème Foire Mondiale se déroulera telles. Les NGVs sont exemptés de 12.667 stations en décembre 2007 au moment où les efforts sont cette taxe (données du 20-02-2008). December 2007 Gas Vehicles Report 19

Dutch een tijd dat de inspanningen die zijn Nederland gemaakt er voor zorgen dat NG wordt Een ander CNG-station werd geopend NGV Nieuws gezien als een gewone brandstof in in het land in medio februari 2008 in Italië plaats van een alternatief. Hengelo. Het doel, 50 stations te De belangrijkste markt op het openenen dit jaar, werd opnieuw continent blijft groeien. Zoals in België bevestigd via persmedia door vorige afleveringen al werd De Maatschappij voor gemeentelijk CNGNet, een samenwerkingsverband aangekondigd wordt dit jaar de transport in Brussel heeft nieuwe tussen dutCH4 en Ballast Nedam. autorisatie verwacht voor zowel investeringen en gedragslijnen Van gemeenten wordt verwacht dat self-service alsmede multi-fuel aangekondigd, waaronder een plan ze deze poging zullen steunen om zo tankstations, twee sleutel elementen om 70 NG-bussen aan te schaffen in een betere luchtkwaliteit te vekrijgen voor de markt. De tweede wereldten- 2008. Deze bussen worden geleverd en een beter gebruik van energie. De toonstelling van NGV, Biogas en in 2009, zo wordt verwacht. provincie Utrecht is van plan, Watersfof is in aantocht en zal rentevrije leningen te verstrekken aan gehouden worden in Turijn op 25 Het Verenigd Koninkrijk NG-tankstations investeerders, t/m 27 september. Samen met de Sinds februari 2003 heeft het waarbij er 2,4 miljoen euro ter promotie van Consorzio NGV-System Transport for London (TfL) een beschikking staat. en georganiseerd door de NGV “verstoppingsbelasting” schema voor Communicatie Groep is de weerklank voertuigbestuurders opgelegd in het Turkije van de industrie geweldig: het eerste centrale gedeelte van London. In De stad Ankara bouwt er een CNG- paviljoen was geheel verkocht en februari 2007 werd de belastingzône station bij dat dit jaar afgebouwd zal besloeg 1500 m2 . De ontmoeting uitgebreid naar het westen. De zijn. Meer tankvoorzieningen worden heeft Fiat Group als Sponsor Goud belasting is van toepassing voor verwacht hoewel er geen deadline of en de Zilver Sponsors zijn GTT- voertuigen die staan geparkeerd of doelen zijn vastgesteld. In december Gruppo Torinesi Transporti, Landi rijden in deze zône tussen 7.00 uur 2007 waren er in Turkije 2.500 Renzo, Safe en Torino Metano. De ‘s ochtends en 18.00 uur‘s avonds NGV’s en 5 werkende stations. officiële steun werd gegeven (door van maandag tot vrijdag. De huidige Dat is gelijk aan 0,03% van het de hoogste autoriteiten) van de regio aanslag is £8-£10 voor private wereldtotaal aan NGV en 0,04% van Piedmont, de provincie Turijn, de voertuigen en £7,-/voertuig voor het totaal aantal aan tankstations. stad Turijn en het Turinees bedrijfsvoertuigen die De GVR wereldstatistieken Polytechnisch Instituut (Universiteit geregistreerd zijn bij Fleet account. registreerden 7.941.966 NGV’s en van automobiliteit). De tweede NGV’s komen in aanmerking voor 12.677 stations in december 2007 Wereldtentoonstelling vindt plaats op 100% korting op deze belasting. (bekend gemaakt op 20-02-2008) 20 April 2008 Gas Vehicles Report

Info from the International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles

The objective of the program was to develop OBD II performance of typical an understanding of the OBD II performance of typical aftermarket NGV conversions. The aftermarket light duty NGV OBD II system is designed to detect faults which cause the emissions to exceed 1.5 standard. For example, when the MIL is By Alex lawson times the emissions standard. Therefore, the illuminated as a result of a fault detected by program was designed so that a fault was one of the monitors while the vehicle is Chair, IANGV progressively induced, during CNG operation, running on natural gas, the emissions may be for each monitor, until the MIL was illuminated, technical committee 2.5 times the emissions standard when the President Alex as determined by the gasoline threshold Lawson Associates Inc. MIL is illuminated, and the vehicle will not be settings. At that point the emissions were in compliance with OBD II regulations. measured to compare them against the required malfunction criteria. For bi-fuel OBD II compliance of natural gas vehicles can Ideally, when the vehicle operates on natural vehicles, threshold performance could be be achieved by demonstrating that the gas, the gasoline monitor thresholds should compared directly between CNG and gasoline. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) will be be recalibrated for natural gas operation, but Test were run on bi-fuel vehicles certified on illuminated when a fault is detected which will this involves an expensive test program CNG to the same emissions standards as cause the emissions when operating on CNG designed so that faults are progressively gasoline, and on dedicated CNG vehicles to exceed 1.5 times the applicable emissions induced in the CNG system until the certified on CNG to much lower emissions standard for the vehicle. There are 120 emissions reach 1.5 times the emissions standards than on gasoline. The study diagnostic trouble codes and 10 major standard, at which point the MIL is set to therefore covered different CNG conversion monitors in a typical OBD II monitoring illuminate. Not only is this an expensive technologies, different OEM vehicles, bi-fuel and system, of which at least 5 of the major undertaking for an aftermarket converter, but dedicated CNG conversions, and different monitors are affected by switching to natural he would generally be unable to change the levels of certification stringency. gas operation, including fuel trim, oxygen MIL thresholds to comply with the 1.5 times sensor, misfire, and catalyst monitors. emission malfunction criteria. The results of these tests will be reported in The OBD II emissions performance on natural A recently completed research project was detail in a paper to be presented at gas for each of the monitors must be shown undertaken to investigate to what extent the NGV2008 3 – 5 June in Rio de Janiero, to comply with fault detection thresholds of emissions would be out of compliance if the together with the test methods employed. 1.5 times the applicable emissions standards. gasoline monitor thresholds were used The following general conclusions were The OBD II monitoring system has, of course, without recalibration. The NGV converter, reached by the study: Provided that the been designed for gasoline operation, and perhaps, is being forced to carry out an certification level remains the same as the comprises sophisticated monitors which expensive test program without good reason.. base gasoline vehicle, the gasoline monitors detect adverse behavior in the primary will generally detect faults with an NGV, at engine management system. Since neither the US EPA or CARB had any emissions levels below the malfunction knowledge of the OBD II performance when a criteria set by the OBD regulations. When The gasoline monitor fault detection vehicle was converted to run on natural gas the certification level on CNG is more thresholds have been set up by the vehicle and the gasoline monitoring system was stringent than the base gasoline vehicle, then manufacturer based on a correlation simply used without alteration, a major test the threshold levels may have to be reset between the monitoring strategy designed to program was initiated, supported by the from the gasoline settings. detect faults, and the emissions performance California South Coast Air Quality Management when the fault is detected by the monitor. District, (SQUAMD), the New York State Energy For cases where it is desired to certify an That same correlation will not necessarily R & D Authority (NYSERDA), and Natural NGV to a more stringent level than gasoline, exist when the vehicle runs on CNG. Resources Canada. The participants included the technology now exists for some NGV When the vehicle is operated on CNG using a number of representative aftermarket NGV converters to access the OEM computer to unaltered gasoline thresholds, then when a converters, two test laboratories, and program make appropriate changes to the original fault code is set during CNG operation, the management was provided by Alex Lawson threshold levels in order to reach OBD II emissions may be greater or less than the Associates Inc. as a consultant to the Canadian compliance. A brief description of this required value of 1.5 times the emissions Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance. approach will be provided in the paper. IANGV Sponsors Gold

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The event with the greatest worldwide Two months left for the NGV 2008 This international "the way for a clean and powerful The exhibition will be a unique opportunity sustainable world", the exhibition and the to summarize business and to diffuse the encounter will be carry congress will be developed in the complex products and services of all the firms and out by the International RioCidadeNova Convention Center, in sponsors that will be there. Association for Natural where the main referents and protagonists of the sector at worldwide For more information on stands available Gas Vehicles in the city of level will meet. you can consult the link below Rio de Janeiro, from 3rd www.ngvgroup.com/ngv2008/pt.php. to 5th June 2008, under Among the subjects anticipated for the plenary sessions, during the three days of Floor “A” - NGV 2008 - Brasil the organization of IBP the congress, there are the regional and NGV Communications markets of NGV, the last technological innovations and coming tendencies, power Group. There’re left few policies and consequences of the spaces available. creation of a cleaner world, opportunities at the market of The election of this city as host for the natural gas vehicular, 11º biennial and most important automotive terminals, exhibition of the industry demonstrate the the heavy vehicles’ central role that Brazil occupies in the metanization, NGV world at the present time. etc. As regional motor and with a strategic location, the country is positioned like one of the leaders at Latin American and world-wide level in matter of conversions of car population, with more than 200 cities with provision of the fuel.

Its thriving inner market is constituted as a central niche for the industry, due to the fact that still exist an extensive sector of automobiles that aren’t converted yet and an important space for the investments. At the same time, the nation takes part in the regional expansion of the NGV, with the significant incentive of hav- ing a stable economy, with a dynamic industry and with an exporting capacity and a high possibility and needs of commercial exchange with the NGV´s world

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Floor “B” - NGV 2008 - Brasil April 2008 Gas Vehicles Report 23 24 April 2008 Gas Vehicles Report Spain: need of more refuelling stations Answers by absolutely indispensable to have Manuel Lage refueling stations in their route.

IVECO Director of There are voices talking about the Natural Gas Vehicle formation of a Spanish NGV Development Association. Could you confirm this and give details? Tell us please about the current Iveco, together with Gas Natural and NGV situation in Spain other partners are working now Natural Gas Vehicles sales are actively to found and promote a increasing and will increase further Spanish Association for Natural Gas with the main municipalities requiring Vehicles. It is still, however, a work in that newly acquired vehicles for progress and more details will be urban freight be powered by natural provided when the association is CNG-powered urban buses Citelis gas. finally founded. and Europolis and a Daily-derived minibus. Which are the challenges to a Iveco is a leading Company in the bigger development of natural gas Iberic market. Which NGVs are Projects in development include new as transport fuel? you offering? Are there new CNG engines, LNG-powered trucks, A better infrastructure of refueling projects ahead? CNG hybrids and much more. stations, including both CNG and Iveco can offer today the widest LNG. Country and local range of CNG vehicles, from the Anything else to say? administrations should be investing in Daily CNG, with an engine power of In Spain, Natural Gas has not been the development of the natural gas 136 HP and maximum weights from considered an automotive fuel until distribution and refuelling network in 3,5 to 6,5 tons to the Stralis CNG the end of 2005. In order to catch Spain for automotive purposes. Even with an engine power of 272 HP and up with other European countries it for urban customers with captive maximum weights from 18 to 26 is prioritary that country and local fleets it is of key importance to have ton in two and three axle administrations take actions at least a critical mass of refueling configurations. Additionally, Irisbus, promoting CNG vehicle purchases stations in a city. In the case of part of the Iveco group, includes in and development of the refuelling long-distance logistic operators, it is their product portfolio the station network.

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Esposizione - Ciclo di Conferenze Magistrali Exhibition - Master Conferences

Dal 25 al 27 settembre 2008 September 25-27, 2008 Lingotto Fiere, Padiglione 1 - Torino, Italia Lingotto Fiere, Pavilion 1 - Turin, Italy

www.ngvworldfair.com [email protected] 26 April 2008 Gas Vehicles Report Schicker Roadster mit Biogas-Power > Symbiose aus zusammen mit ihren einem Gewicht von 980 Performance, Design und Partnern PGO Automobiles Kilo. Dies ermöglicht eine Umweltverträglichkeit und gasmobil die Beschleunigung von 0 auf > CO2-neutral cruisen Weltpremiere eines 100 km/h in 6,5 Roadsters mit Sekunden. Die CO2- mit dem CNG-Roadster Methan-Turbomotor, der Emission beträgt rund 118 von BRA und PGO mit Erdgas und Biogas g/km. Wird ausschließlich > München – Hamburg betrieben werden kann. Biogas getankt, kann der für 30 Euro Der PGO Cévennes Wagen CO2-neutral Turbo-CNG ist eine bewegt werden. Feinstaub Die BRA GmbH präsentiert seriennahe Studie mit und Ruß sind für den PGO auf dem Internationalen einer Reichweite von 450 Cévennes Turbo-CNG liegen rund 30 Auto-Salon in Genf vom 6. Kilometern und einer ohnehin kein Thema und Erdgastankstellen, März bis zum 16. März Leistung von 150 PS bei auch bei den Stickoxiden insgesamt gibt es in hängt der Erdgas-Roadster Deutschland zurzeit rund konventionell betriebene 770. Auch bei unseren Sportwagen klar ab. europäischen Nachbarn ist »Damit haben wir einen die Versorgung gesichert. neuen Meilenstein So gibt es in Österreich umweltfreundlicher rund 90, in der Schweiz Fahrzeuge erreicht. fast 100 und in Italien Erstmals sind über 600 Tankstellen mit Performance, Ästhetik und Erdgas oder Biogas. Ökologie in einem Wagen In Deutschland sind schon vereint«, freut sich Mathias über 60.000 Fahrzeuge Braune, der mit dem umweltfreundlichen Entwicklungschef der Antrieb unterwegs. bayerischen Innovationsschmiede BRA. Spitzenreiter in Europa ist »Der PGO Cevennes Italien mit über 430.000 Turbo-CNG wird ein echtes Fahrzeugen – weltweit sind Highlight in dem eher es bereits 7,5 Millionen. vernunftorientierten Vorbestellungen des PGO Angebot an CNG- Cévennes Turbo-CNG für Fahrzeugen«, ist er sich Deutschland nimmt die sicher. Mit einem Schweinfurter BRA GmbH Durchschnittsverbrauch schon jetzt entgegen.In von nur rund 4,6 kg auf Abhängigkeit von der 100 Kilometer lässt sich Resonanz werden die der Fahrspaß mit Erdgas Partner BRA und PGO auch finanziell genießen. entscheiden, wann Bei einem aktuellen der umweltfreundliche Durchschnittspreis von rund Roadster in Serie geht. 83 Cent pro Kilogramm Erklärtes Ziel der wird die Strecke Projektpartner ist es, den München–Hamburg für sparsamen Sportwagen zu unter 30 Euro zurück- einem Preis um 48.000 gelegt. Auf dieser Strecke Euro anzubieten. April 2008 Gas Vehicles Report 27

Polish Stylish roadster with biogas power > Symbiosis of performance, eco-friendly fuels. design and eco-friendliness Italy comes in first in Europe with > Cruise CO2-neutral with the over 430,000 vehicles – and there new CNG-Roadster from BRA are already 7.5 million worldwide. The Schweinfurt-based firm BRA and PGO GmbH is already accepting advance > Munich – Hamburg for 30 euros orders for the PGO Cévennes Turbo-CNG for Germany. Depending Schweinfurt, 6 February on the response, the partners BRA 2008 – At the International Auto and PGO will decide on when the Salon in Geneva from 6 to 16 eco-friendly roadster will be produced March, BRA GmbH presented with in series. The declared objective of its partners PGO Automobiles and the project partners is to offer the gasmobil the world premiere of a thrifty sports car for a price of roadster with methane turbo engine, around 48,000 euros. which runs on natural gas or biogas. The PGO Cévennes Turbo-CNG is a soon to be series study with a range of 450 kilometres and a performance of 150 hp with a weight of 980 kilos. This permits acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds. The CO2 emission amounts to roughly 118 g/km. If only biogas is used, the car can be run CO2-neutral. Fine dust and soot are no topic for the PGO Cévennes Turbo-CNG anyway, and the natural gas roadster also beats conventionally run sports cars in terms of nitrous oxides emitted. “With this we have achieved a new milestone for eco-friendly vehicles. For the first time, performance, aesthetics and ecology are united in one automobile,” says Mathias Braune, Head of Development at the Bavarian innovative force BRA. He is convinced “the PGO Cevennes Turbo-CNG will be a true highlight in the more sensibly styled range of CNG vehicles”.

With an average consumption of only around 4.6 kg per 100 kilometres, driving with natural gas can also be fun from a financial point of view. Given a current average price of roughly 83 cents per kilogramme, the route Hamburg-Munich can be covered for less than 30 euros. There are approximately 30 natural gas refuelling stations along this route and about 770 at the moment in all of Germany. Supply is also secured among our European neighbours. For example, there are around 90 in Austria, almost 100 in Switzerland and in Italy over 600 refuelling stations with natural gas or biogas.

In Germany, already over 60,000 vehicles are on the road driven by 28 April 2008 Gas Vehicles Report Opinions from refuelling stations suppliers

The heart of a refuelling station are the compressor and dispenser/s. Their manufacturers well know the CNG market place and that is the reason why we have asked them several questions: 1- Please explain your points of view about the current NGV development in three different levels: the world, Europe and Asia. 2- In which Asian markets is your company more active now? Which Asian market/s do you consider important to be entered in the future? 3- In which European markets is your Company more active now? Which countries in the continent do you consider important to be entered in the future? 4- Kindly explain the competitive advantages of your products.

encouragement given by OEMs when Safe: 12,5M NGVs by 2010 producing NGVs –all types, LDVs and HDVs (industrial vehicles and buses)- By Velio Bellini, Director of Business recorded a global increase of 6 M by providing users with quality and Development vehicles, with an annual growth rate confidence in the sector. of 18% that forecasts that the world 1- The world NGVs population will be of 12.5 M Europe Around 8 M NGVs and over 12,999 by 2010). This means a daily saving With an average annual rate of refuelling stations in almost 2,000 cities of 1.5 M oil barrels, over 30 trillion 11%, by the end 2007 there were of 75 countries; this is today, extremely m3 of additional sales yearly, what some 750,000 NGVs and summarized, the NGV segment. asks for the setting-up of thousands approximately 2,420 methane In terms of prospects, it can be of new fuel outlets. This situation is refuelling stations in operation; in argued that –based on GVR’s updated also determined by the strong relation to the end of 2006, there statistics- in 2001-2007 it was April 2008 Gas Vehicles Report 29 are 75,000 new vehicles and other firms are obviously focused on those capacity compressors compared to 105 supplying centers. countries and markets “with largest competitors’…The highest capacity The European Community, which in NGVs population and/or increase” and fast filling ensures no long the past inserted NGVs in its program, –markets that appear in the segment’s queues at the filling station. is introducing rules –environmental statistics- but hard work may also be Customized solutions, i.e. special ones as well, such as CO2 emissions targeted on diverse directions, on cylinders for extremely low pressures limit, with fines on vehicle manufacturers the basis of forecasts, information, ensuring highest capacity. in case of nonobservance- aimed at parameters and impressions stimulating its use. resulting from subjective inquiries to Full product ventilation according to be differently interpreted by each aspiration pressures and required Asia company. capacities. The right compressor for With nearly 3.3 M NGVs and more each application and at any pipeline than 4,499 refuelling stations in 24 This whole business wealth is the pressure. countries –out of which, some 2.7 source of future development, M vehicles and over 2,800 stations coming from “propaedeutic” market Solutions specifically projected for are clustered in the first 4 countries: research and tests through the mother-daughter stations. Pakistan, Iran, India and China- Asia employment of significant resources Simple modular design, which has surpassed the 40$ threshold of both in terms of energy and means, ensures easy maintenance, the the world market. due to generally long maturity terms lowest downtime, and the lowest life of concrete conditions for the cycle cost. Although some issues are emerging effective opening of a market. in several countries regarding gas Remote monitoring, diagnostics & supply infrastructure, which will 4- Complete “own designed” CNG maintenance of our CNG stations certainly be solved, the initiatives solutions, including compressor, Competitive advantages determined already announced and the ones to dispensers, storage cascade, cooling by research and development which be allow describing Asia as the most system and auxiliaries. push our products to the forefront, thriving market nowadays. The lowest oil compressor consumption on which the market’s attention respect to competitors, referred to converges and places us in the 2 & 3- The companies’ individual same-capacity-units. The sole privileged status of “state-of-the-art”. commitment to individual markets is “alignment-free” compressor. They are also a benchmark for “new usually different and depends on Advance built-in gas recovery system, comers and/or followers” who considerations and events beyond so called “valve lifters”, eliminating –without favouring much the sector’s the possibility of immediate purchase the need of blow-down vessels. progress- choose to copy technology orders. The efforts made by various The most compact yet the highest to earn a place. 30 April 2008 Gas Vehicles Report

Compac: CNG is gaining momentum

huge increase in conversions and the By Richard 3- We are active in most of use of CNG as a fuel. Kestle European markets, both directly and Parts of Europe are seeing very high through our extensive distribution growth rates and conversion to CNG partner network. We have Marketing Manager is gaining momentum. dispensers throughout Western Asia will continue to be a growth Europe that have been working market where the greatest volume of successfully for many years, and this 1- Globally CNG is growing and new new stations will be installed. number will continue to grow. We countries are constantly joining the have many dispensers in Poland and NGV world. Countries everywhere 2- Compac is active throughout Asia the Czech Republic, as well as a are looking to CNG as the only in such counties as Pakistan, India, local manufacturer of dispensers in current and realistic alternative fuel Bangladesh, Malaysia, China, Bulgaria, using Compac technology that can reduce their oil consumption, Myanmar and Thailand. We are also modules. Safety and quality is very and provide cleaner air. Countries working on opportunities in a number important and the right European with aggressive policies are seeing a of other markets as they develop. approvals is crucial. Our dispensers can be used anywhere - we have ATEX for Compac electrical components and PED for our hydraulics.

4- Compac is unique in that we are both a technology company, and a dispenser manufacturer. This gives the customer the extra benefit of buying a dispenser with all components designed, manufactured, assembled and tested by Compac. Our experience of 25 years in designing and manufacturing CNG meters and valves has led to our current world class range of products. Compac engineers have designed the KG80 Coriolis Mass Flow Meter to be part of an integrated design with our dispenser electronics. All our valves are stainless steel and provide high flow rates for car and bus filling applications. Our CNG solenoid is very high flow, and its dual stage design allows for precise shutoff in preset applications. April 2008 Gas Vehicles Report 31

Get: people start looking NG with more attention

By Ugo Uberti markets: Middle East and India area. Foppa We believe that 50-60 % of the Asian market will be concentrated in these areas. Sales Manager 3- Get is working hard to enter the Italian, Bulgarian and Scandinavian 1- World: thanks to different drivers markets, for sure these are the best (oil prices over 100 USD and markets also for the future. The environmental issues) all countries changing ideology in the people, are investing in alternative fuels such caused by the continue growing of as CNG, LPG and alcohol. the fuel prices, make people start Europe: the growth trend it almost looking with more attention to the linear, it seems that Scandinavia new fuels, such as natural gas. area is working al lot with Biogas, In Europe one of the key reasons to Spain and France are opening the switch into CNG is also the possibility CNG market to public fleets. to refuel the car without the operator • Equipped with crossheads: higher More and more municipalities are assistance, in fact many countries reliability and less wear for seals converting their fleets into CNG due are allowing or in progress to • Non-lubricated cylinders: negligible to the fact that buses are authorize self service also for CNG. presence of oil in the gas (no contributing a lot to cities pollution. storage banks pollution from oil, no Asia: this market is the most 4- • Conservative Rotational Speed: volume reduction of vehicles tanks, exciting one. Thailand, India, Iran are safer and smoother operations. no problems on conversion kits), investing a lot both for political, Higher reliability of components minimum lube oil expenses. environmental and price reasons, whose life depends on cycles. Lower • Forced lubrication and sleeve the growth trend is exponential and maintenance costs. bearings for crankshaft & most of operators are focusing in • Long piston stroke & Liquid cooled connecting rod these areas. cylinders : assure long life of sealing • General accordance with API 618 elements through an effective cooling • Safety operation: no pressurized 2- We are focusing in two big of cylinder crankcase 32 April 2008 Gas Vehicles Report

Idromeccanica: Eugen Seitz: A real Low emissions and low alternative to oil price are key aspects By Mr. Heinz Strüby By Gabriele Gozzi Head of Business Unit AFS Commercial Director 1- CNG has become a real alternative energy to oil since during the last two years price for crude oil has 1- Both Europe and Asia are focused on low emissions increased more than 30 %. In Europe the market has and CO2 reduction, while in Asia, like in South America, reacted with cost money saving potential and CNG has the low price for the fuel also plays an important role. distinguished environmental advantages. China for 2- India is the country where we are more active; the instance had an oil price raise of nearly 35 % in the last whole of South-East Asia has either a high growth rate two years. CNG is between 35 % - 41 % cheaper than or great potential. premium gasoline. 3- Idro Meccanica is especially active in Northern We think, that people in the near future will consider Europe, where the requirements for quality are among much more how economic and how far they can drive the strictest in the world. Now we are especially looking with a full tank than they do today. at Eastern European Countries. 4- Idro Meccanica compressors for CNG filling stations 2- SEITZ is a worldwide leader and supplier of products are low-maintenance, non-lubricated units that can perform and systems in the field of valve technology for gaseous direct fast fill to the vehicles without any storage of any media. Through the quality of our products and services kind, like a petrol pump, Alternatively, in the case of need we are the number one choice for customers in the of storage facility to cover the peaks, they can make the growing Asian markets such as India, Pakistan, Iran, the most of the amount of stored gas (over 90%) with high Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and China, just to mention flows, a function which is particularly suitable for daughter the most potential ones. stations. Indeed, Idro Meccanica is the company that invented the booster for daughter station applications. 3- Europe did not utilize its huge potential for alternative fuel yet but an increasing awareness for environmental problems paired with a growing fuel station network is going to increase the number of NGV’s substantially. Due to the economic factors in Europe, the SEITZ valve block solution is even more attractive to our customers in Europe. COMPOSITES MOVE MORE GAS

Leading type 4 cylinder technology and complete storage systems • Transit busses, trucks and passenger cars • Gas transportation and stationary storage • CNG and hydrogen 4- Our valve blocks are installed as a refuelling unit in the dispenser. Through the combination of a total of six valves which control the low, medium and high bank of the CNG filling station, two vehicles can be refuelled with natural gas simultaneously. Our latest single valve units from the CNG valve generation are characterised by their compact and sturdy construction; an attractive feature is their exemplar price-performance ratio. Customers throughout the world place their confidence in SEITZ and rely on their products and systems solutions. SEITZ solenoid valves are engineered and www.rafs.no manufactured in Switzerland according to highest quality- and safety standards. April 2008 Gas Vehicles Report 33

Aspro: CNG prospect expansion is optimum

The prospect of expansion areas covering the needs to meet the specific been adopted and new of the different international of every country while requirements of each factory technology is markets is optimum. CNG developing new technologies. region in the planet. included every month. is tomorrow’s fuel, awaiting Nowadays we are already Moreover, they observe In connection with products, the day after tomorrow’s present in Thailand, stringent international research and development fuel, that will be renewable Indonesia, Bangladesh, India certifications. Our expansion are being carried out to resources with hydrogen in and Pakistan among others. to new markets results enhance the compression the first place, explained from a permanent growing systems so that they suit Aspro Board members. - Which markets are you process and it is a the needs of the different Hydrogen will be, in addition exporting to? consequence of a production markets. The same holds to the Auto transportation At Aspro we intend to rise, modifications in factory true for dispensers, control energy, the support for encourage the development processes and storage, as panels, sound proof enclosures wind and solar energy. of CNG to the world at well as in strategic and and storage batteries. In Therefore CNG is a large. And in order to economic distribution 2008 we have launched a completely consistent step achieve this goal we produce variables. When it comes new line of cutting-edge towards renewable energies, equipments with high down to protecting their CNG compressors specially which in 15 or 20 years technical quality, give training investment, business people developed for low-pressure are going to be used in a courses to engineers and from the world over inputs and excellent high percentage. The technicians from different acknowledge the benefits and performance compression. installation of stations of countries and facilitate the versatility of our equipments. To date, although these CNG today is growing access to CNG world in its At Aspro they find international have proved difficult to more than 15 % per year commercial and functional quality, service and counseling manufacture, our new line (GVR/NGV Group Source). aspects.We are the throughout all stages in of compressors has been This shows the CNG as a company with the largest the process. specifically designed for safe, ecological and volume of international markets with these economic fuel. sales and from our industrial - News related to characteristics. Finally, Latin American markets plants in Argentina and technological these new products will are similar among them, Brazil we export solutions breakthroughs and improve the feed of heavy but different from those in to over 28 countries. developments? vehicles such as buses, trucks Asia and Europe. New IT processes have and natural gas tankers. Latin America is the world - What products are region with the best rate in the being exported? growth of CNG conversions, Aspro exports integral being Aspro solutions solutions that range from present in all this countries. complete compression systems for a refueling The European markets station (for private vehicles are highly demanding in or trucks) to the know-how the systems of quality and for market expansion. processes of manufacture In Argentina, CNG market for every product. That's leading country, Aspro has why Aspro products have proved to be the market very good reputation in this leader in equipments for region. Recently a new refueling stations. Aspro´s station was open in Germany development technology and for CNG loading, to supply its own manufacturing buses and heavy vehicles. contribute to making refueling This station joins to those stations a profitable, safe who are already operating, in and reliable business. countries like Holland, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, - What types of products and Italy among others. are welcomed in foreign Asian markets are growing markets? Why? rapidly, both for the carrier’s European countries transportation and for the welcome all products public transportation as bearing a CE Certification well as particular vehicles. regardless whether CNG is Also we are operating in used to feed cargo transport Asia where the Aspro or to supply refueling compressors have an excellent stations that provide reputation. Our growth on services to private vehicles. these markets is significant Aspro equipments comply and our target is to keep with these high quality on going throw these demands and are developed