MEDIA RELEASE 19th March 2013
Crewe CNG Filling Station Official Open Day – 8th March 2013 Local MP Edward Timpson marked the official launch of Crewe CNG Filling Station on the 8 th March. The environmental and economic benefits of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel technology have captured the imagination of local authorities and fleet operators in Crewe. This flagship station also provides a live and relevant test-case for other public sites across the UK. The importance of this event was highlighted by the attendance of high profile guests, including; Brit European, GIST, Mercedes Benz, Iveco and Scania, Clean Air Power and DfT staff.
Dual-fuel technology has made CNG fuel accessible to fleet operators. This is because a dual fuel engine retains the efficiency of diesel-engine technology, whilst also taking advantage of the lower CO2, lower cost natural gas. Future projections of oil and gas prices suggest that CNG will become increasingly cheaper relative to diesel in the coming years. With the UK Government focussed on meeting carbon reduction targets, fuel duty is likely to stay favourable for CNG for quite some time.
A fleet operator in Crewe could expect to make 30% savings on fuel costs per mile. In addition to this, a dual fuel engine can reduce CO 2 output by as much as 50% with the use of Green Gas Certificates. All of this is achieved whilst retaining equivalent performance to that seen in diesel vehicles.