After the round-trip from DIA to Vail/Edmond, plus 8-hours of engine idling, our long-range CNG van has 1,500 PSI or 40-percent of its fuel capacity remaining. That's the equivalent of approximately 20 gallons of gasoline. That should be enough fuel to weather Colorado winter storms. Tomorrow will tell the rest of the story, when we fill up at the Denver Airport CNG station and see exactly how much fuel was consumed.
What's the significance of this test? It all about creating viable clean fuel options. Being able to confidently operate a dedicated CNG vehicle allows the vehicle owner the option of accessing thousands of dollars of federal and state tax incentives, which can help offset the incremental cost of conversion.
Many thanks to the folks at CME for describing their severe winter driving conditions, which helped define this test.
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