Ohio: City of Columbus strengthens natural gas fueling infrastructure

In 2012, Columbus opened its first fueling site on the east side. Since then, nearly 200,000 gallons of CNG have been pumped, saving approximately $300,000 when compared to the cost of diesel fuel. By 2020, the city plans to have 440 NGVs in its fleet, which will save nearly $1.9 million per year in fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gases by 10,000 tons. “I am proud of all the work we have done to make our fleet the greenest in North America and the new station will continue our transition to a cleaner fuel,” said Mayor Coleman.

On the other hand, GAIN® Clean Fuel station will be built to support FST Logistics as the company continues to develop its natural gas-powered truck fleet. It currently has 15 vehicles in its fleet capable of CNG conversions, with new orders for 20 tractors and eight other vehicles in the next twelve months. The company seeks to convert all of its fleet as more CNG stations are developed throughout the country.

“We’re extremely excited about the potential of our partnership,” said Dave Kent, President of FST Logistics. “It will allow us to remain competitive over the long term, especially when factoring in fuel costs for our fleet. Another important benefit is CNG reduces emissions and helps contribute to a healthier environment.”

Source: City of Columbus / U.S. Oil