Baker X-Country CNG Van Demonstration

The Old and the New

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My grandfather started Baker Equipment in 1919 by converting Model-T Ford stripped chassis into flatbed pickup trucks. With Providence, our long-range CNG van might have a small place in automotive history.

Judd's Store at the Inn

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What more could you want?

Green Gate Village Historic Inn - St George, UT

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The Green Gate Village Historic Inn was selected for the one night accommodations. Behind the green gates are 14-buildings with nine faithfully restored homes, nestled in a garden-like setting around the "Village Green". This turned out to be a great choice!

Gauge Readings at St George CNG Station

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We drove 160-miles from Fillmore to St George, UT and consumed 8.7-GGE of fuel, receiving a 3,150 PSI fill. That's a consistent 18-MPG reading. Cost to fill = $14.08. What a deal!

Waiting In Line at St George, UT Shell CNG Station

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This Questar/Shell CNG station was busy on a Friday afternoon. The people in St George, UT know how to save money on motor fuel. The line moved quickly, with the drivers exchanging Q&A about their vehicles and MPG claims. St George is looking good for CNG.

Questar/Chevron CNG Station in Fillmore, UT

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We stopped at Fillmore, UT to top off the tanks. This was a convenient rest stop and a fine Questar CNG station, offering a 3,300 PSI fill. We had traveled 170-miles from SLC, using 14.8 GGE, costing $21.70. Fuel economy is a better than it first appears, because we started out with only 3,000 PSI in SLC. Over the long haul, we are averaging 16-21 MPG on the highway.

CNG Station at Salt Lake City, UT

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We are filling up, before heading out to St. George, UT. This is a well used, accessible Questar CNG station with a 3,000 PSI rating and $1.46/gal price. The Ford E-250 van is a 2,000 model year OEM van, with around 60,000 miles. The owner bought the van 1-year ago and has fully paid for the investment in the first year's fuel savings.

Top of Guardsman Pass, UT

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We drove our CNG van up Guardsman's Pass, a steep back country drive which connects Park City to the Salt Lake Valley. At the pass, the elevation is about 9,700 feet above sea level. This road is closed during the winter. A major summer storm broke out, making washboards in some areas. 'Good CNG driving performance. 'Not so good visibility.

Relaxing with the Wasatch Jazz Project Band- Sugar House Coffee, UT

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The Wasatch Jazz Project Band is a 22-piece team of musicians who practice on Tuesdays at the Sugar House Coffee, near Salt Lake City. They play for public and charity events. Great band! That's Rick Oliver in the right rear, on base guitar. He engineers CNG vehicle components and conversions, by day.

Baker CNG Van Fits in at Salt Lake City Airport Drop-off Area

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We can easily drive under a 9-foot covering.... 13-foot at SLC Airport makes our van look small.

In Good Company - CNG Airport Buses

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The Salt Lake City Airport runs many large CNG buses. One of the operators said that the public CNG station, where I filled up, is very active on the weekdays. Looks like SLC is a good market.

Fuel Gauge at SLC Airport CNG Station

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Here's the dashboard gauge readings at the Salt Lake City Airport CNG station. Distance traveled was 195-miles, with 1,850 PSI remaining, consuming 12.7-GGE of fuel. Fill pressure was 3,300 PSI.

Public CNG Station at SLC Airport

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This CNG station works well, but is very difficult to access, due to airport road construction. Navigate to Police Lot 13, from the terminal road, to get there....open 24/7 ... MC/Visa accepted. The price is right at $1.54 per GGE, and that included a recent 50-cent/gallon increase!

Almost There - Salt Lake City Airport

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Welcome to Utah!

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"Life Elevated"

Rock Springs, WY CNG Station

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This Questar public CNG station is convenient...open 24/7 ... MC/Visa accepted. Although only 3,000 PSI, the price is right at $1.54 per GGE. Next stop - Salt Lake City, Utah

Rock Springs, WY Gauge Reading

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Here's the dashboard gauge readings at the Rock Springs, Wyoming CNG station. Distance traveled was 349-miles, consuming 17-GGE of fuel, with 1,500 PSI remaining. As you can see, the dash fuel gauge has a conservative calibration. This gives drivers a built-in fuel reserve. It might be a little too conservative. We will discuss the gauge calibration option with each fleet manager and tailor the fuel reserve to their requirements.

The Wyoming Road

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There's not a lot to see out here, traveling from Colorado to Wyoming. Better have plenty of CNG fuel on-board.

Vingtage 1990's Dodge CNG Postal Van

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I haven't seen one of these Chrysler CNG vans in a several years. The US Postal Service is still running this 1990's vintage CNG van.

Clean Energy Fuel Station - DIA

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Filled up with CNG fuel and ready to take off towards Salt Lake City, Utah

Denver International Airport - Final CNG Fill Stats

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At this point, we have driven round-trip from the Denver Airport to Vail/Edmonds, let the engine run at idle for 8 more hours, and driven another 12-miles this morning to the CNG station. We had 1,500 PSI and 20 GGE of fuel remaining. This demonstrates the ample CNG fuel reserve that is now available for long-distance shuttle van operators.

CNG Fuel Pressure Gauge - Idling at 2 AM - Mission Accomplished

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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.

Fuel Gauge at Denver Hotel - Idling at 2 AM

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Last Check - Everything Still Looks Good

2 AM in Denver - 8-Hours of Engine Idle Completed

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CNG Fuel Pressure Gauge at Denver Hotel - Idling at Midnight

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6-Hours of idling has consumed only 200 PSI of CNG fuel. After the round-trip from DIA to Vail/Edmond, plus 6-hours of idling, our long-range CNG van has 1/2 of its fuel capacity remaining, or the equivalent of 21 gallons of gasoline.

Fuel Gauge at Denver Hotel - Idling at Midnight

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All indications are good

Midnight in Denver

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CNG Fuel Pressure Gauge at Denver Hotel - Idling at 9:00 PM

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The CNG van consumed only 100 PSI during the first 3-hours of idling.

Fuel Gauge at Denver Hotel - Idling at 9:00 PM

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Everything Still Looks Good

Denver Airport Hotel - Parked & Idling at 9:00 PM

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Let's see how the CNG fuel is holding up, after 3-hours of idling

Taking it a Little Slower - Walking Back to the Hotel after Dinner

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More of God's Creation on Display

CNG Fuel Pressure Gauge at Denver Hotel - Idling at 6:10 PM

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More than 1/2 of the full CNG capacity remains

Fuel Gauge at Denver Hotel - Idling at 6:10 PM

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Everthing looks Good

Back at Denver Airport Hotel - Idle Time Begins

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Back to the long-range CNG van challenge...the route today began with a full CNG tank at the DIA Clean Energy Fuel station. Our long-range CNG van was then driven up the mountains, past Vail, to CME's HQ in Edmond, CO and back to the Airport Cambria Suites, just 11-miles from DIA. However, the van engine was never shut off. It is now idling in the parking lot, as if it were stuck in a snow storm and unable to move. Let's see how the remaining CNG fuel holds up,over the next 8-hours of idling...

Stuck in 5:30PM Denver Traffic

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This delayed the return trip by approximately 30-minutes

Starting to Feel at Home in Colorado

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"The Tunnel"

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Checking the fuel guage - and Good to Go

Headed Back to Denver

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Better have good brakes. The decline is approximately 3,000 feet!

Baker CNG Van - Visiting CME the Parking Lot

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CME has a fleet of over 240 late model, well maintained vehicles including the 10-passenger vans seen here. The biggest challenge to their operation is winter snow storms. Although rare, it is possible for vehicles traveling to and from Denver to the ski areas to get caught in a snow storm and have to pull over and "wait it out." At that point, drivers need sufficient on-board fuel to keep the vehicle idling and the passengers warm, until the road reopens. This can be a challenge for clean fuel CNG vehicles, since there are less CNG fuel stations than with gasoline. Having the CNG equivalent of 42-gallons of gasoline, our van was put to the test. More about that later....

Electric Hybrid Vehicle Parked at CME

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The people at CME think Green!

CME Vans Ready to Go!

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Ski and snowboard racks are mounted on the rear door, for good weight distribution, ease of access, and safety.

Colorado Mountain Express HQ - Edwards, CO

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Every year over 420,000 travelers choose Colorado Mountain Express (CME) for their airport ground transportation to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Aspen and Snowmass. CME offers both shared ride shuttle airport ground transportation and private car airport services from Denver International Airport (DIA) and Eagle County Regional Airport. A great company to visit!

Summer in Colorado Ski Area

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It's a challenging uphill drive, but the view is excellent!

Upward to Vail

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It's a long 3,000-foot pull up the mountains from Denver to Vail/Edmond.. No CNG stations out here.

July 23, 2010 Denver International Airport - CNG Roof Tanks are on Display

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This is a well-utilized Clean Energy Fuels CNG station, at the Denver International Airport. 'Easy access and no lines. We traveled 155-miles in mixed city/hwy traffic and still had 2,000 PSI, or over 1/3 tank remaining. We filled up with 13 GGE at 3,500 PSI, costing $27.92. Open 24/7. Takes major credit cards.

July 15, 2010 - U.S. Secretary Tom Vilsack at Baker Equipment in Richmond VA

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U.S. Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses domestic, clean fuel options with Phil Hodson of Red Top Cab, the provider of the first 50 cabs to be converted by Baker for propane operation in the Alexandria, VA area.

July 15, 2010 - U.S. Secretary Tom Vilsack at Baker Equipment in Richmond VA

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U.S. Secretary Tom Vilsack impressed the audience as a sincere and insightful public servant, with a deep passion to help make the United States become the world leader in alternative fuels and renewed economic development. It's happening!

For video and to hear some of U.S. Secretary Tom Vilsack's remarks, during the VA Clean Cities Event, please click on the following link: http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2010/jul/16/b-fuel16-ar-302241/

July 8, 2010 - Denver Evening

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I owed MaryLee a nice dinner out on the town. I didn't mind at all. This is Cru Restaurant, about 6 blocks from the Denver Convention Center. They offer an excellent menu, at reasonable prices. "Easy access and no lines."

We've been on the road for almost 5-weeks and have been given the opportunity to fly back to Richmond for a few days to host U.S. Secretary Tom Vilsack at Baker Equipment. We will park the CNG van at the Denver Airport and return to continue our X-Country CNG Van Demonstration. Please join us then

July 7, 2010 - Denver Hilton Conference Center Hotel - COGA Meeting Location

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By coincidence, the Colorado Oil & Gas Association was having their Rocky Mt. Energy Epicenter Meeting on July 6-9, just across the street, in the Convention Center. There was a special Natural Gas Vehicle session, where they recognized that NGVs are getting increased industry attention as another way that their industry can contribute to energy and environmental solutions. This session provided a comprehensive introduction on the potential to grow the use of NGVs in Colorado. Mike DeArmond, with ATMOS Energy, was able to connect me with Lynn Lyon, at Pioneer Natural Resources, who provided some excellent local contacts. Much appreciated!

July 7, 2010 - Devner, CO - Getting Ready to Enter Downtown Denver

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Getting faster at this...

July 7, 2010 - Denver International Airport

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This active Clean Energy Fuels CNG station, at the Denver International Airport, is as large as the one at DFW. We have really come to appreciate these modern CEF stations and hope to find more of them, as we continue west. 'Easy access and no lines. We traveled 490-miles and still had 1,150 PSI, or just under 1/3 tank remaining. We filled up with 26.3 GGE & 3,400 PSI, costing $56.52. Open 24/7. Takes major credit cards.

July 6, 2010 - Colorado Springs Sunset

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God is the ultimate Artist. We were in awe of His sunset, right outside our hotel, just off the interstate.

July 6, 2010 - Colorado Springs, CO

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We were not able to use this station in Colorado Springs. We soon learned that the only CNG station in Colorado that accepts non-Colorado key cards is located at the Denver Airport. 'Not a problem...onward to Denver.

July 5, 2010 - Albuquerque, NM - Visiting Sunport Shuttle

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The owner of Sunport Shuttle, like many others whom we interviewed, is very interested in clean air and alternative fuels.

July 5, 2010 - Albuquerque, NM Airport (Checking Clearance)

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9-Foot Clearance is A-Ok...heading into the Arrival Area.

July 5, 2010 - Albuquerque, NM Airport

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A beautiful airport and a sunny day

July 4, 2010 - Albuquerque, NM Evening

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Checking out our LED sign lights, against the Albuquerque evening sky

July 4, 2010 - Arriving in Albuquerque, NM

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This modern Clean Energy Fuels station, at the Albuquerque Airport, was a welcomed sight. 'Easy access and no lines. We traveled 459-miles and still had 900 PSI, or approximately 1/4 tank remaining. This gave us a lot of confidence in our ability to drive long, cross-state routes. We filled up with 26.4 GGE & 3,700 PSI, costing $58.63. Open 24/7. Takes credit cards.

July 4, 2010 - Las Vegas, NM (Closed)

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Uh Oh!...we were counting on this CNG station to knock a couple hundred miles off of the distance from Albuquerque, NM to our next station - Denver, CO. The Las Vegas garage personnel were very friendly, but couldn't remember when the station was last operational. We updated the CNG.Prices web site, so that others making this CNG trek might not count on this station. Only one thing left to do - eat some lunch and get back on the highway.

July 4, 2010 - Headed to Albuquerque, NM

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There is not much out here. The wind farms were impressive.

July 3, 2010 - Elk City, OK

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We traveled 117-miles and had 2,600 PSI, or a little over 3/4 tank remaining. Filled only 3.4 GGE & 3,000 PSI, costing $4.16. Mmm....it's a long road from here to Albuquerque NM, with only a 3,000 PSI fill. This is an older, but well-maintained and much appreciated station, fairly close to the interstate. Open 24/7. Takes credit cards.

July 3, 2010 Oklahoma City, OK - Airport Express Visit

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We made a visit to the Will Rogers Airport shuttle operator - Airport Express.

July 3, 2010 - Edmond, OK

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This is a Greenfield CNG Station, on the outskirts of Edmond, OK. 'Easy access and no lines. Sells propane and gasoline. We drove around Arcadia & Edmond for a couple of days, approximately 70-miles. Filled up with 8.8 GGE & 3,500 PSI, costing $11.44 ($1.30/gal :).

Open 24/7. Takes credit cards. We are on our way to Albuquerque, NM.

July 2, 2010 - Oklahoma City, OK - Will Rogers Airport

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This is a modern Clean Energy Fuels station, at Will Rogers Airport. 'Easy access and no lines. We traveled 358-miles and had 1,850 PSI, or slightly less than 1/2 tank remaining. Filled up with 16.7 GGE & 3,700 PSI, costing $35.14. Open 24/7. Takes credit cards.

July 1, 2010 - Arcadia, OK - POPS

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POPS Restaurant is easy to find, has great hamburgers, and lots of soda pops. The CNG vehicle turn-out was excellent, as well.

July 1, 2010 - Arcadia, OK - CNG Van

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The '66 CNG GTO was very cool, but the ladies really went for our '09 CNG Chevy Van

July 1, 2010 - Arcadia, OK - CNG GTO - Tanks

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Plenty of High Octane CNG Fuel

July 1, 2010 - Arcadia, OK - CNG GTO Underhood

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Check this out!

July 1, 2010 - Arcadia, OK - CNG GTO

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We were not alone! Chesapeake Energy invited us to their Ride to Inspire Event.

July 1, 2010 - North Central Texas Council of Governments - Van Pools

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The North Central Texas Council of Governments raises funds and contributes to the establishment and operation of Van Pools, in Texas. Looks like a great opportunity for long-range CNG vans...this story to be continued.

July 1, 2010 - North Central Texas Council of Governments

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The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is an association of local governments, established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, including the promotion of clean fuel vehicles, fueling infrastructure, and other activities that benefit the public. We had an excellent meeting with NCTCOG, gained their support and several suggested contacts. They house the local DOE Clean Cities office and are very instrumental in fund raising for their government members.

July 1, 2010 - ATMOS Energy - New Clean Energy Fuels Station Now Operational

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Mike DeArnold (ATMOS Energy) showed me a great new Clean Energy Fuels CNG station, just up the road from their regional Dallas office.

July 1, 2010 - ATMOS Energy

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Atmos Energy Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, is the country's largest natural-gas-only distributor, serving over 3 million natural gas distribution customers in more than 1,600 communities in 12 states. Mike DeArmond immediately saw the potential of a long-range CNG van and made several contacts for us. Thank you Mike!

June 30, 2010 - Dallas Love Airport

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We checked out the Dallas Love Airport CNG station. This is a modern Clean Energy Fuels station, which is open 24/7 and takes major credit cards. I enjoyed speaking with the ATT CNG van operator, who was filling up at the same time. He too, is satisfied with CNG fuel.

June 30, 2010 - Dallas DFW Ground Transportation Management

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Dallas, TX is a great city for CNG vehicles. We called on the operators of Yellow Cab, Cowboy Cab, Taxi Dallas, Executive Taxi, Golden Taxi, City Shuttle, and Diamond Taxi, McShan Florist (a CNG van fleet operator since 1991), the ground transportation managers at DFW Aiport (this picture), and DFW SuperShuttle. These folks all know a lot about CNG and are pursuing strategies to implement clean fuel vehicles.

June 29, 2010 Hello Dallas, TX

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Our first stop, after leaving Austin, was the Dallas Fort Worth Airport CNG station. This is a large and well utilized Clean Energy Fuels station, with plenty of room for all sizes of CNG buses and vans. As you can see, it had been raining, but no problem for us, with the large covered station canopy. 'Easy access and no lines. We traveled 295-miles and had 1,500 PSI, or slightly more than 1/2 tank remaining. Filled up with 19.5 GGE & 3,600 PSI, costing $41.50. Open 24/7. Takes credit cards.

June 28, 2010 - Good Bye Austin - A Great Place to Visit ...

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... and a great place to fill up with CNG!

June 28, 2010 - Texas Railroad Commission

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Any alternative fuel vehicle demonstration in Austin, TX should include a visit to the Texas Railroad Commission. The Railroad Commission has primary regulatory jurisdiction over oil and natural gas industry, pipeline transporters, natural gas & hazardous liquid pipeline industry, natural gas utilities, the LP-gas industry, and coal & uranium surface mining operations. The Commission is responsible for research & education to promote the use of LP-gas as an alternative fuel. We learned a lot about LP motor fuel and gained great advice and direction from these folks.

June 26, 2010 - Austin, TX - City Solid Waste CNG Fueling Station

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'Back to work...This is a well-maintained (Pinnacle) City CNG station, in a good location, just across from the City fleet services garage. Easy access and no lines. We traveled 225-miles and had 1,600 PSI, or approximately 1/2 tank remaining. Filled up with 16.6 GGE & 3,600 PSI, costing $39.75. Open 24/7. Takes credit cards.

June 22, 2010 - Austin, TX - Around Town

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There was a beautiful wedding at the historic Austin Driskill hotel, which MaryLee & I enjoyed watching from the front porch.

June 21, 2010 - Enjoying Austin, TX

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Ok, it wasn't all work. Here's Skip & MaryLee enjoying a dinner out in Austin (and Father's Day cards from the kids)

June 21 – 23, 2010 Austin, TX - GFX Government Fleet Show - NGVAmerica Booth Setup

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NGVAmerica did a great job of acquiring and coordinating a CNG vehicle display area, with vehicles on display by IMPCO/Chesapeake Energy, Clean Fuel Conversions, Honda, and Baker Equipment. Also, working the NGVA booth with us were Advance Fuel Systems, Lincoln Composites, and Faber Industries. Clean Energy Fuels had a booth just around the corner. This picture shows show setup activities.

June 20, 2010 Austin, TX - GFX Government Fleet Show

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We pulled into Austin, TX for the GFX Government Fleet Show. Our van was parked outside of the Austin Hilton, showing off its LED lighted signage. This is valuable to taxi and shuttle operators, who sell retail sign space, especially in the airport markets. The roof top sign revenue, associated with our CNG tank top structure, can help to offset the CNG conversion cost.

June 20, 2010 Austin, TX - Clean up Before the GFX Government Fleet Show

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It's amazing how many bugs molded themselves to our CNG van, along the way. Definitely needed a major van wash, before entering the Austin, TX - GFX Government Fleet Show.

June 20, 2010 Austin, TX - Clean up Before the GFX Government Fleet Show

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I owed MaryLee a nice dinner that evening, in Austin!

June 20, 2010 Houston, TX - Clean Energy Fuels

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This is a modern Clean Energy Fuels CNG station, in a good location, just outside of the gas company garage. Easy access and no lines. We traveled 280-miles and had 1,250 PSI, or approximately 1/3 tank remaining. Filled up with 21 GGE & 3,500 PSI, costing $44. Open 24/7. Takes credit cards.

June 19, 2010 Baton Rouge, LA

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We traveled 406-miles and had 1,100 PSI, or approximately 1/3 tank remaining. Filled up with 22 GGE & 3,250 PSI, costing $38. This is a well-maintained station, a couple of block from the General Hospital (good for easy GPS location). It has E-85, propane, CNG, and gasoline. Open 24/7. Takes credit cards & Fuel Man Card.

June 18, 2010 Birmingham, AL - Jefferson County Transit Authority

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We traveled 154-miles and had 2,300 PSI, or approximately 3/4 tank remaining. Filled up with 9.5 GGE & 3,600 PSI, costing $13. This is a well-utilized station, right outside of the County bus garage. Open 24/7. Takes credit cards.

June 18, 2010 Atlanta, GA - Jackson Hartfield Airport

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This is a modern Clean Energy Fuels CNG station, just outside of the Atlanta airport. Easy access and no lines. We traveled 319-miles and had 1,500 PSI, or approximately 1/3 tank remaining. Filled up with 20.5 GGE & 3,800 PSI, costing $43. Open 24/7. Takes credit cards.

June 17, 2010 Lexington, NC - Davidson County Garage

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This is a great CNG station, which is well-used by Davidson County. We traveled 325-miles and had 1,300 PSI, or approximately 1/3 tank remaining. Filled up with 20 GGE, costing $46. Open 8am-5pm M-F only. Pay only with cash. 'Very friendly people there ... don't hesitate to use this station. (this picture was actually taken a couple of miles down the road, at the Chic-fil-A.)

June 16, 2010 Newport News VA - First CNG Fill

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First CNG fill-up at Newport News , VA. 3,000 PSI is the maximum pressure. Open 24/7. Takes credit cards. There is no CNG station in Richmond, VA. We hear that one is being installed at the City Garage, sometime this winter. That would be excellent!

Baker CNG Van X-Country Route

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Here's the Westbound Route... Later, we will add a route from LA to Seattle, then Eastbound back to Baltimore, MD and Richmond, VA