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Compressed Natural Gas

Fueling With Compressed Natural Gas

Advanced VTech provides compressed natural gas alternative fuel solutions in Buffalo Grove, IL. Compressed natural gas fuel can be used to fuel vehicles, primarily trucks, as a substitute for gasoline or diesel:

For vehicles that run on gasoline, the vehicle can be converted to burn only natural gas (dedicated system) or burn natural gas until the tank empties, and then the system automatically switches to gasoline (bi-fuel system) until the natural gas fuel is replenished.

What Is Compressed Natural Gas?

Compressed natural gas (CNG) is made by compressing natural gas to less than 1% of its volume at standard atmospheric pressure. Consisting mostly of methane, CNG is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. It's drilled from domestic natural gas wells or is found in conjunction with crude oil production.

Compressed natural gas is a proven, combustible alternative fuel used in vehicles for decades:

Over 14 million natural gas vehicles are operating around the world
Natural gas (NG) as a fuel is gaining widespread adoption across the US due to significant fuel savings driven by plentiful domestic supply
NG has been proven to be safer than gasoline with significantly reduced emissions

CNG fuel conversions are available for most pick-ups, vans, SUVs, and trucks; there are some systems for sedans. Conversion to bi-fuel combustion enables vehicles to burn natural gas fuel at a significant savings v. gasoline. With a bi-fuel conversion, should your natural g as run out, your vehicle switches back to gasoline automatically until you re-fill your natural gas tank. Depending on fuel use, most fleet vehicle conversion investment pays for itself within 2 years. Tanks can be re-certified by Advanced VTech for use in your next vehicle – reducing the cost of future conversion.

Call us today to find out more about our compressed natural gas alternative-fuel services in Buffalo Grove, IL!

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Switch Today to Compressed Natural Gas

If you have a fleet vehicle that runs on gas but would like to start paying less and lowering your environmental impact, visit Advanced VTech. We can turn your van or truck into a compressed natural gas vehicle today.

Once a business starts using compressed natural gas, they don’t look back. They’ll pay less for fuel and have fewer maintenance costs since it doesn’t have as many contaminants as normal fuel. That gives your vehicle a healthier engine and means you’ll spend less time in the repair shop having work done.

Because the fuel features less carbon than regular gas, your business can lower their carbon footprint and keep your fleet safe from dangerous emissions as your employee's drive. Visit Advanced VTech about changing to compressed natural gas to enjoy cleaner and less expensive driving.

CSA CNG Inspections

Advanced VTech is now offering - Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system inspections.

These are also called high-pressure gaseous system inspections.

A properly maintained CNG fuel system requires periodic inspection that is focused on the high-pressure components. This is required by the Department of Transportation in 49 CFR § 571.304 Standard No. 304. Compressed natural gas fuel container integrity; Subsection S7 Test requirements; Subsection S7.4 Labeling; Subsection (g) which states: “This container should be visually inspected after a motor vehicle accident or fire and at least every 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, for damage and deterioration.” This requirement is for CNG cylinders and fuel systems that power natural gas vehicles. Inspection is also required at the time of new tank installation or at any future reinstallation of unexpired tanks. The professionals at Advanced VTech are properly trained and certified to provide this service.

David Hagopian of Advanced VTech is certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) as a Fuel System Inspector (Certificate U5816A). The improved, expanded CSA program offers inspectors the highest level of certification to include the inspection of containers, valves, pressure relief devices (PRDs), the vent system, and other fuel system components of CNG powered vehicles. The certification complies with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 17024 standard for personnel certification programs. CSA Standards is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Certifier Accreditation (Number 0779). The Fuel System Inspector Certification was developed to meet the needs of the natural gas vehicle marketplace.

Call the professionals at Advanced VTech to schedule a certified fuel system inspection. Conveniently located in Buffalo Grove, our full-service facility can meet your inspection needs. In addition, we can conduct onsite inspections for fleet customers.

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