The MAN Eco-city bus will operate across a number of city routes in Cork until August in a trial that will examine the potential fuel and emission savings from the vehicle, as well as its operational performance. It will refuel at CNG pump based at the Bus Éireann Capwell Road depot in Cork.

“This trial is an excellent initiative by Bus Éireann that has the potential to help towards the country’s target of 16 per cent of energy consumption coming from renewable sources by 2020 and increase our energy security. It is also great to see two semi-State companies working together on a project that could ultimately benefit communities and the country as a whole,” said Minister Kelly.

John Barry, Managing Director of Bord Gáis Networks, stated:  “The use of natural gas as a vehicle fuel can bring great benefits, not only to the Irish transportation sector, but also to the local community in the form of cleaner air. We believe there is a viable opportunity for NGVs in Ireland and we are working with Bus Éireann and others to facilitate the development of a NGV industry.”

Source: Bord Gáis Networks