Jeff Gardiner / VSM Eastern Canada Feb 12, 2015 Department Security Classification Line
DTNA Natural Gas Experience 1999: ThomasBuilt CNG bus w/John Deere engine
1996: FCCC Walk-in Vans FCCC & TBB School Busses
July 2009: June 2009: Freightliner ThomasBuilt Bus SafM2 112 LNG T-Liner CNG w/ISL-G
Feb 2008: Sterling SB 113 LNG Tractor
Oct 2009: Freightliner M2 112 CNG
2011: FCCC w/ Cummins CNG engine
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Freightliner NGVs Delivered / Customer Experience Vehicles delivered: DAIMLER has DELIVERED over 3500+ NG Vehicles 600 LNG (PORTS) and 3000+ CNG SEGMENTS: •
LNG & CNG port tractors
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LNG & CNG food delivery tractors
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CNG regional haul tractors
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CNG Refuse tractors
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CNG Sewer trucks
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CNG Gas Utility trucks
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CNG Municipal Gov’t trucks
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Customer Success
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Customer Success
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Where Are We Today?
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Freightliner Invoiced Natural Gas Units 1200
1000
434 800
ISX12G
600
ISL G
400
483 596
690
667
200 255
220 131
111 0 2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Introduction of ISX12 G resulted in 60% growth in natural gas sales Source: New Truck Tools invoiced and backlog data as of 2-12-14 CBFC Adjusted Note: ISX12 G full production began August 2013
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Cascadia / ISX 12 G LAUNCH GROUP 1 May 2013 •! Cascadia 113“ Day Cab •!
ISX12G – 350/1450
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Allison 4000 Series
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U.S. Production Only: Cleveland
LAUNCH GROUP 2 August 2013 •! Pre Series CAS 48“ Sleeper •!
ISX 12G – 400/1450
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Eaton Manual Transmissions
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Pre Series CNG Cabinet and Rail Mount Fuel Tanks
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Pre Series LNG Rail Mount Fuel (max 140 DGE)
NEW LH / RH SIDE CNG TANKS •! Composite shrouds
NEW BACK OF CAB CNG TANKS •!• 21” diameter internal tanks •! Integrated mounting / protection•!• 75 and 100 DGE sizes (75 DGE shown) •! 40 and 45 DGE sizes •! Integrated LH fuel control module
CNG: 190 DGE
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Evolution Aero Package – Cascadia 113 Day Cab •!Available Now •!Available with any CNG or LNG fuel package, except 100 DGE fuel cabinet •!Evolution Roof Fairing •!New Evolution Side Extenders
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Full Factory Installation All Freightliner M2, 114SD, and Cascadia natural gas trucks & tractors manufactured on the production lines at Mt Holly and Cleveland, NC plants •!
Fuel tanks now installed on the production line •! M2/114SD: 60, 75, BOC •!
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Cascadia: 75, 100 BOC plus 40 and 45 SM
Orders placed through same tool and process as diesel vehicles CNG compression station now on site – tanks filled with fuel before shipment to customer
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Tech Specifications for Tank Packages ( Agility)
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Coming Soon CY 2015 •
SM tanks factory installed in Mt Holly for M2 and 114SD
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Eaton Ultrashift Plus & Meritor OnGuard Collison Mitigation System for Cascadia
CY2016 •
ISB G available in M2 106
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Set forward axle for Mixer application
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Maintenance Costs •!
Costs Similar to Diesel Products
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Adjust PM Cost to 18,000 Mile ( 30K )Schedule with ISX 12G
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Spark Plug Change and OH Adjustment – Add a Penny per Mile; $650 at 67,500 Mile Interval
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DAILY Fuel Filter Drain – VERY Important
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Coalescing Filter Maintenance
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Inspection of Tanks and Mounts
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Then, DEDUCT Costs for DPF and SCR Maintenance
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Net Result = Two Cents per Mile Premium
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Shop Costs can be Substantial
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Training Material Engine and Fueling •! Cummins Westport Natural Gas Video Training Library http://www.cumminswestport.com/natural-gas-academyvideos •! What is Natural gas •! Natural Gas Engines •! Natural Gas Fuel Systems •! How to Fuel a Natural Gas Vehicle •! ISL G Walk Around •! ISX12G Walk Around •! Natural Gas Engine Maintenance •! Upgrading Your Facility for Natural Gas •! Instructor Led Training Provided Through Cummins Distributors Low Pressure Fuel System •! Web Based and Video Product Overview, Standard Maintenance, and Fueling Information is available through The SalesCenter and Aftermarket Resource Center. Also available via CD High Pressure Fuel System •! Instructor Led Training Provided Through Agility Department
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Service Documentation •!
All Low Pressure Service Documentation is available via Service Pro
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High Pressure Service Documentation is available through Agility @ AgilityFS.com
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Engine Service Documentation is available through Cummins QuickServe
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Dealer/Customer Shop Requirements NFPA 30A requirements Full implementation can cost $50K per bay ( Check local Fire Regulations) Differences in CNG (odorized) vs. LNG (non-odorized) repair requirements Does Shop have Five Air Exchanges per Hour? Local fire marshal has final say Major fuel system repairs - same requirements for both CNG & LNG •!
Must call inRequirement certified professional Explosion proof lighting
CNG
LNG
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Methane detection
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Heater location
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Exhaust fans
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Purchase Process •
Will Products Work in Your Application and Routes?
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RANGE? Don’t spend $$$$ for excess fuel!
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Driver Reactions and Training
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Funding Availability ??
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RESALE VALUES ??
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ONCE AGAIN: IS FUEL READILY AVAILABLE AT COMPETITIVE COST AND PERFORMANCE?