The CNG fuel truck is paid for partially by the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC).

The CNG fuel truck is paid for partially by the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC).

RIVERSIDE, CA – The City of Riverside, Calif., took delivery of a new compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered multi-compartment mobile refueling truck. This California Air Resources Board (CARB)- and Department of Transportation (DOT)-certified truck replaces a 1989 diesel-powered International fuel truck and will have the ability to fuel gasoline, E-85, propane autogas (LPG), and ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD), according to Martin Bowman, fleet operations manager.

“We still have a few things remaining to do before it goes into service, such as [install a] camera system, [receive] in-service training, and [wait for] CARB permit decals, but we’re expecting the vehicle to be in service in a couple weeks,” according Bowman. He added that the camera system is being installed today.

The vehicle, which cost $451,546, was funded by the City of Riverside and partially by the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC).

The City fleet, which ranked No. 1 of the Government Green Fleets for 2012, maintains 248 CNG, 92 electric, 28 LPG, 2 hydrogen, 76 E-85, and 104 hybrid vehicles, including police units, out of a total fleet of 1,705 units. The City owns and operates a publicly accessible alternative fuel station that dispenses CNG, LPG, and hydrogen to both City and public vehicles. In addition, there are 98 CNG time-fill stations that are used to fill the City fleet each night, Bowman said.

The new truck is pictured by a time-fill CNG dispenser, of which the City of Riverside has 98.

The new truck is pictured by a time-fill CNG dispenser, of which the City of Riverside has 98.

 

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