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Presented by Dan Armstrong, Truck Country, on October 18, 2012 at the Wisconsin Clean Cities Odyssey Day event hosted by GAIN Clean Fuel.TRANSCRIPT
Freightliner Natural Gas Product Overview
October 18th , 2012-U.S. Oil meeting-Kimberly
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Customer Purchase Process – A lot of questions
Questions to be answered…
• FUEL – FUEL – FUEL – FUEL – FUEL – FUEL?
• Will products work?
• Maintenance?
• Shop criteria?
• Trucks available?
• Warranties?
• Range?
• Weight/length difference?
• Funding availability?
• Financing?
~3.711” ~24.736” ~16.646”
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What’s Driving Natural Gas?
• Improving operating economics vs. diesel
• Increasing diesel fuel costs driving quick NG
payback
• No DPF, No Regens and No SCR
• Reduced GHG Emissions; 20% Average
• Noise reduction- 10 db reduction vs diesel
• Domestic Fuel-98 % sourced in North America
• American jobs
• Renewable Fuel
• Energy independence
• Customer driven sustainable solution
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Natural Gas Basics
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS
•Natural Gas that is compressed –
typically to 3,600 psi – for dispensing
and storage
•Gas is distributed through natural gas
pipeline (the same infrastructure that
delivers to homes and businesses
currently) to the fuel location
•Gas is compressed at fuel location
into CNG for dispensing into the truck
•Dispensing is similar to gasoline or
diesel fuel
•The CNG is stored on the vehicle in
one or more cylinders
LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS
•Natural Gas that is cryogenically
cooled – to 260oF – for dispensing and
storage
•Gas is processed at LNG production
and transported by special truck to
the fuel location
•LNG is stored at fuel location in
cryogenic tanks and dispensed
directly into the truck
•Dispensing requires special safety
equipment
•The LNG is stored on the vehicle in
cryogenic tanks
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Natural Gas Basics
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS
•ADVANTAGES:
• Lowest price (compared to diesel &
LNG)
• Lowest emissions
•Extensive infrastructure already
exists
• “Truck-Friendly” technology
CHALLENGES:
•Volume per energy content (requires
more storage)
•Additional weight and OAL
•Range limits
•Performance of existing stations
LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS
ADVANTAGES:
• Lower price than diesel
• Fastest Fill
• LNG is lower weight than CNG; allows
greater storage and distance
CHALLENGES:
• Infrastructure
•Venting; Performance Issues
•Higher production and distribution
costs
• Truck cost for larger engine (15L)
•Shop Requirements
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Freightliner Experience: Factory Installation
•All Freightliner natural gas
trucks & tractors
manufactured on the
production line at Mt Holly
& Cleveland NC plants
• ISL G and fuel tanks installed on the production line
•Orders placed through same tool and process as diesel vehicles
•All Natural Gas
components can be factory
installed and warranted!
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Pioneers in Natural Gas Market
• Freightliner Trucks: THE leader in natural gas deliveries of conventional heavy
duty trucks
• Sterling product launch at Port of Long beach
• More than 1400 natural gas-powered trucks and tractors since 2008, plus
hundreds more on order
• First to publicly demonstrate ISX12 G-powered vehicle
• Local customer base with the product working
• Foodliner fleet experience
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• What: Drive Cascadia with ISX12 G from Long Beach, CA to Washington, DC
• Dealer events
• Micro site – freightlinergreen.com - with blogs, photos, videos, social media
• PR
• When: Began following ACT Expo May 17, 2012. First stop on May 18. Tour completed at dealer meeting location in Washington May 26.
• 5 stops between Long Beach and Washington:
• Phoenix
• OKC
• Little Rock
• Nashville
• Charlotte
• Why: Promote Cascadia with new 12 liter natural gas engine. Keep FTL in spotlight as a natural gas product that works in the real world.
CNG Cross Country Tour Summary
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Criteria Diesel CNG
MPG 6.5 5.5
Miles/Year 100,000 100,000
Fuel Price $4.04 $2.22(DGE
converted)
Gallons/Year 15,385 18,181
Fuel Costs/Yr $62,155 $40,363
Annual Fuel Savings Years Payback @ $40,000 Years Payback @$60,000
$21,792 1.85 years 2.75 years
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Dealer/Customer Shop Requirements
• NFPA 30A requirements/International fire code
• Full implementation can cost $50K per bay
• Differences in CNG (odorized) vs. LNG (non-odorized) repair requirements
• Local fire marshal has final say
• Major fuel system repairs - same requirements for both CNG & LNG
• Must call in certified professional – local utility, Agility
General Requirement CNG LNG
Explosion proof lighting X X
Methane detection X
Heater location X
Exhaust fans X
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Driver reactions
•Safety questions
•Fueling
•Availability of fuel
•Time to fuel/tank size
•Power
•Proud Americans
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Methane Detection
• Sensors mounted in cab, engine
compartment
• Visually and audibly warns driver of
fuel leaks
• Trace amount (no concern)
• Significant amount (potential explosion concern)
• NG will ignite when there is a 5%-15%
mixture in the air
• Methane Detection installed on LNG
and CNG vehicles
• Future – potential option to omit with
CNG configurations when specing
SmartPlex Electrical System
In overhead console
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How Safe is Natural Gas? • Heavily regulated industry
• 20 year tank life
• TYPE III and IV Tanks, lightest weight
• Methane is lighter than air; will not pool under
vehicle
• Drop/crash Testing
• Bonfire testing
• Dynamite testing
• Pistol/rifle testing – armor piercing bullets
• Google “CNG Tank Testing” – Numerous Web
Sites and You Tube Videos
• SUMMARY: NATURAL GAS IS AS SAFE, OR
SAFER, THAN DIESEL AND GASOLINE
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CNGprices.com – prices listed in Gasoline Gallon Equivalent. Add 13% to price to get Diesel Gallon Equivalent pricing
NG Fuel Location & Price Resources-WWW.CNGPRICES.com
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Freightliner M2-112 SBA with CNG and LNG
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Freightliner 114SD SBA with CNG
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Freightliner’s Current Natural Gas Products
• M2 112
• Cummins Westport ISL G 9 liter engine; up to 320 hp
• Allison 3000 series
• CNG (60 or 75 DGE) or LNG (65 or 86 DGE) factory installed tanks
• Can pull up to 65,000 lb GCW, and up to 80,000 lb GCW in some case where approved
• Local delivery, port drayage, refuse, food & beverage, utility, regional haul
• 114SD
• Cummins Westport ISL G 9 liter engine; up to 320 hp
• Allison 3000 series
• CNG (60 or 75 DGE) or LNG (65 or 86 DGE) factory installed tanks
• Up to 65,000 lb GVW, up to 80,000 lb GVW in some cases where approved
• Vocational applications, including construction, municipal
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• Superior maneuverability
• Excellent visibility – 2500 sq in
windshield
• Unparalleled HVAC system
• Ease of entry/exit
• Lightweight aluminum cab
• Telescoping steering column
• Body builder friendliness /
SmartPlex Electrical System
• Wide selection of options to fit your
vocation
• Extended warranty is available
Standard Product Advantages
Why Freightliner? It’s About Superior Products
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Cummins Westport ISL G • 8.9 liters, 300-320 hp/ 860-1000 lb ft
torque
• Cleanest technology available: EPA10 and
CARB emission standard compliant
• Dedicated natural gas engine – NOT dual
fuel
• Spark Ignited
• B-50: 500,000 miles
• Factory Produced – Cummins Rocky Mount
Plant
• Maintenance Free Aftertreatment System
• Three-way passive catalyst
• No regeneration or ash cleaning
• Base Warranty: 2 Year/250,000
• Extended warranty is available
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Cascadia 113 Day Cab Natural Gas
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Cascadia 113 Day Cab Natural Gas – Base Spec
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• 113” BBC
• Cummins Westport ISX12 G, 400 hp,1450
lb ft torque
• Allison 4000HS
• 12,000 lb. Front Axle / 12,000 lb.
Taperleaf Suspension
• 40,000 lb. R-series Aluminum Carrier
Tandem / 40,000 lb. Airliner
• 192” Wheelbase
• Diesel Gallon Equivalent (DGE) CNG Fuel
Tanks
• 40/45 DGE LH CNG tank
• 40/45 DGE RH CNG tank
• 75/100 DGE back-of-cab CNG tank package
Start of
production
Q2-2013
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Cummins Westport ISX12 G
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• 11.9 liters, up to 400 hp/ 1450 lb ft torque
• Cleanest technology available: EPA10 and CARB
emission standard compliant
• Dedicated natural gas engine – NOT dual fuel
• Spark ignited stoichiometric EGR engine
• Factory produced – Cummins Jamestown, NY plant
• Maintenance-free aftertreatment system
• Three-way passive catalyst
• No regeneration or ash cleaning
• Optional engine brake available
• Target Markets:
• Q2 2013 SOP: Regional haul truck / tractor - Cascadia
• Q1 2014 SOP: Vocational – 114SD
• Future (2015): Cummins ISX15 G, 500 hp
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Natural Gas Engine Technology
Stoichiometric EGR engine (Example ISL G/ISX12 L)
• Uses high EGR rates in combustion process in place of excess air (Lean Burn).
• End result is an oxygen free exhaust allowing use of a simple 3 way catalyst
• Fuel Neutral- LNG and CNG
Dual Fuel engine (Example Westport GX 15L)
• Uses diesel fuel as a pilot injection for Liquefied Natural Gas
• Due to the use of diesel fuel, exhaust requires emissions control devices (DPF, DOC, SCR)
• ONLY operates on LNG
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CNG Fuel Tanks
75
DGE
CNG
~24.7” ~3.7”
~16.7”
Factory Installed 60 and 75 Gallon CNG Tanks
60
DGE
CNG
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LNG Fuel Tanks
150 gallon/84 DGE:
204-092
119 gallon/64 DGE:
204-061
~39.405”
~28.110”
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• Installed at Anniston, AL or Fontana, CA
• Tank delete, with price quote process
• Data Codes
• 605-095 DRILLING PREP FOR ALONG SIDE RAIL CNG TANKS
• 212-800 FUEL TANK BRACKET 03-23715-000, STEPS AND BANDS SHIPPED TO DEALERSHIP SEPARATELY FOR LH AND RH
CUSTOMER INSTALLED CNG FUEL SYSTEM
• 290-017 BATTERY BOX FRAME MOUNTED
• 29G-001 PLASTIC AUXILIARY BATTERY BOX MOUNTED BETWEEN RAILS
• 282-005 LH BATTERY BOX MOUNTED AS FAR AFT AS POSSIBLE
• 29E-001 AUXILIARY BATTERY BOX(ES) MOUNTED IN RAIL BACK OF CAB
• 291-017 WIRE GROUND RETURN FOR BATTERY CABLES WITH ADDITIONAL FRAME GROUND RETURN
• 289-001 NON-POLISHED BATTERY BOX COVER
• 29F-001 PLASTIC AUXILIARY BATTERY BOX COVER
Agility Saddle Tanks
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Cascadia 113 Day Cab Natural Gas – CNG Fuel Tanks
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Cascadia 113 Day Cab Natural Gas – CNG Fuel Tanks
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Cascadia 113 Day Cab Natural Gas – CNG Fuel Tanks
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Cascadia 113 Day Cab Natural Gas – CNG Fuel Tanks
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Cascadia 113 Day Cab Natural Gas – Dual LNG Fuel Tanks Required
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150 Gallon (84 Diesel Gallon
Equivalent) Rail-mounted
LNG Tanks
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Agility Saddle Tanks – New CNG Tank Design
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Cascadia 113 Day Cab Natural Gas – CNG Fuel Tanks
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75 Diesel Gallon Equivalent Back-of-
Cab-Mounted CNG Tank Package
This package is flush with top of cab
vs. current package (17” above cab);
approx 5 additional inches BOC vs.
current package)
Contact Agility Fuel Systems for Additional Tank Sizes
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Cascadia 113 Day Cab Natural Gas – CNG Fuel Tanks
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40/45 Diesel Gallon
Equivalent Rail-Mounted
CNG Tanks
Contact Agility Fuel Systems for Additional Tank Sizes
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Tank size DGE Typical Range
75 300-350 miles
80 320-400 miles
145 580-725 miles
155 620-775 miles
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Diesel/DGE Weight(100gal)
DIESEL
16,453
155
17,880
Difference
1,427 lbs
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26K GVW Availability in the M2 112 Natural Gas
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• The ability to spec a 26,000 lb GVW vehicle in an M2 112!
• Cummins announcement of ISB in 2014/15
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Coming in August- Cascadia 113 with 48” sleeper
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Finance and Insurance
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• Same process as
conventional finance
• Competitive rates
• Flexible options
• Lease options
Truck Country
Truck Country is one of the largest Freightliner dealer groups in the
U.S. today, serving customers at 12 locations in Iowa and Wisconsin.
For over 54 years, Truck Country has offered new and used medium
and heavy duty trucks, expert service, an extensive parts inventory,
helpful financing options, and truck leasing.
The McCoy Group was founded in 1958 by Bob McCoy
in Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Today the company is still family owned and
operated under the leadership of the McCoy family. Corporate offices are
located in Dubuque, Iowa.
Truck Country - 12 Locations in Wisconsin and Iowa
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