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Understanding Natural Gas Fuel Systems

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Interested in knowing more about natural gas as a fuel for heavy duty transportation?

There’s a lot of information out there – but who has time to sort through it all?Let ACT Research help you discover what you need to know.

ACT Research has studied what’s happening in the NG fuel market and we have forecasts on what’s going to happen.

We know how to calculate the cost payback for the current premium of a new natural gas powered vehicle.

We understand the physical and operating differences between Diesel, CNG, LNG, DNG and DME and their cost implications.

We know what happens to the price of one DGE NG at the pump if the price of one MMBtu NG at the wellhead doubles.

We know what other questions you need to ask to find the lowest total cost.

Fuel Payback Calculators

Fuel Payback Calculators include a diesel gallon equivalent, price at the pump comparison calculator (shown below), as well as payback calculators (shown on the next page) that give the user the opportunity to compare different engine technologies and fuel types against diesel. These are available at http://calc.actresearch.net. For details about co-branding the calculators for use on your firm’s website or by your customers, please call Ken Vieth at 812-379-2085, or contact him via email at [email protected].

Calculating Natural Gas at DGE Prices

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Dual Fuel EngineHPDI vs. Diesel

Diesel Engine

Natural GasSpark Ignited Engine vs. Diesel

Dual Fuel EngineDNG vs. Diesel

Natural Gas Products and Services MenuFor more information or to order, please contact Jennifer McNealy or Ken Vieth at

(812) 379-2085, or via email at [email protected].

Subscription Information: Description Price

The Future of Natural Gas Enginesin Heavy Duty Trucks: The Diesel of Tomorrow?

Foundation to understanding NG in transportation with reference library

PowerPoint Graph Package

Report Update

Published 2012, Updated 2013

The 180 page base report is the definitive natural gas reference document, featuring eight informative chapters, a reference library, and a glossary of acronyms to help you navigate your way through the natural gas evolution currently underway in the heavy duty transportation industry.

Chapters include:

Natural Gas and the U.S. Energy Market Fuel Changes of the Past Internal Combustion Engines: The

Basics The Present State of Natural Gas as an

HD Transportation Fuel Factors Impacting Change Trucker Surveys and Industry Panel

Interviews ACT’s NG Vehicle Penetration Forecasts

and Calculators A Discussion of Industry Questions Update: This 20 page paper provides

updates to ACT’s base natural gas report.

$1,995

Beyond the Engine:Understanding Natural Gas Fuel Systems

Published 2013

A 40 page white paper with unbiased insight to provide the reader with further understanding of the evolution to natural gas as a fuel for heavy duty transportation. Topics detailed in this white paper are:

Obstacles and Opportunities of Using Natural Gas Fuel

Natural Gas Tank Basics and Developing Technologies

Differences between NG Engine Types Impacts of NG Specifications and Truck

Weight Which Is the Better Choice of NG Fuel

Tanks per Application? A Purchaser’s Next Steps Fuel System Supplier Profiles

$495



NG Reality Check:Moving from Infancy to Adolescence

Published 2014

This 100-page white paper is the result of updated research on U.S. natural gas transportation fuel trends in the heavy duty truck market. Additionally, the report details the impact of today's trucker-favored market, in which focus is placed more on acquiring capacity than on lowest total cost. The report includes:

Today's NG Statistics and Forecast Volumes

Infrastructure and Fuel Cost Tank Technology and Fuel Choice New Engine Technology The Shipper-Trucker Relationship: What

It Means to NG Adoption NG Vehicle Cost Trends Real World Experiences Impact of Other NG Transportation

Users Supply-Demand Distortions Environmental and Legislative Aspects

$3,495

Receive all 3 papers:The Future of NG Engines in Heavy Duty Trucks

Beyond the Engine:Understanding Natural Gas Fuel Systems

NG Reality Check:Moving from Infancy to Adolescence

Special Package Price

For the person who wants a complete understanding of the evolution of fuel and a description of the industry over time. This background is especially useful for someone new to the industry. Special price is a savings of $990.

$4,995

Taking the Next Step:Preparing the Maintenance Shop for the Arrival of Natural Gas Fueled Trucks

Published 2014

This 26-page white paper closes the gap on a company’s process of converting its fleet from diesel to natural gas with a focus on the maintenance side of the business. Readers will learn the 11-step decision making process, as well as how to evaluate between minor repair, major repair, or maintenance lease options for their NG fleet. Other considerations detailed in this white paper are:

Transition from the Blacksmith Shop Why Invest in Change? The Difference in Fuels and What

Happens When They Escape Containment

What Are the Options? What Regulations Apply? The Compliance Process The Costs of Compliance What Else Should Be Considered? Final Thoughts: The Big Picture

$595


A Private Fleet Natural Gas Case Study: Monarch Beverage’s Decision to Convert from Diesel to Natural Gas

Published 2014

This 11-page case study examines how one fleet made the decision to convert from diesel to natural gas and then implement their plan, including transition of their maintenance facility. Discussion items include:

What prompted Monarch to consider natural gas fuel

The financials that made the consideration serious

The process of adapting their maintenance facility

How Monarch worked with their local fire marshal

Monarch’s unique position, with their sister company EF Transit, as a shipper and a trucker

What they learned and what they would do differently

$195

Presentations On-site (1/2 day) + travel expenses (for Participating ACT Staff)ACT personnel can visit your company to present an on-site informative, unbiased presentation, customized to your needs, to help you learn about the coming evolution from diesel to natural gas.

Webinar (1 hour) + webinar expenses (Two or More ACT Staff Members As Needed) Or we can consult with you by phone.

$4,000

$1,000

Natural Gas Quarterly

Inaugural Issue Q1’15 (April 2015)

Published April, July, October, January

This 10+ page, quick reference document, published quarterly, to examine changing trends in the adoption of natural gas as the fuel of choice for U.S. heavy duty commercial vehicles. Topics monitored include:

Fuel prices & infrastructure development Equipment prices and product &

technology development Sales data & adoption forecasts Insights & Commentaries Quick reference NG Truck Purchase

Index Directional industry change gauges

$360 for 4

issues

or

$150 per

issue


Natural Gas Products and Services Order FormSubscription Information: Price¨ Foundation Report & Update: The Future of NG Engines in Heavy Duty Trucks

$1,995

¨ Beyond the Engine: Understanding Natural Gas Fuel Systems

$495

¨ NG Reality Check: Moving from Infancy to Adolescence

$3,495

¨ Special Package: Receive all 3 of the above-listed papers

$4,995

¨ Taking the Next Step: Preparing the Maintenance Shop for the Arrival of Natural Gas Fueled Trucks

$595

¨ A Private Fleet Natural Gas Case Study:Monarch Beverage’s Decision to Convert from Diesel to Natural Gas

$195

¨ On-site Presentation (1/2 day) + travel expenses (for Participating ACT Staff Members)

¨ Webinar (1 hour) + webinar expenses (Two or More ACT Staff Members As Needed)

$4,000

$1,000

¨ NG Quarterly (4 issues)

¨ NG Quarterly (1 issue)

$360

$150

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Who is ACT Research?

ACT Research Co., LLC is the recognized leading publisher of commercial vehicle (CV) industry data, market analysis, and forecasting services for the North American market. Our commitment to data quality & integrity, in-depth analysis, and timeliness has made our services the industry standard.

ACT Research was founded in 1986 with the goal of improving and expanding North American commercial vehicle data to promote a better understanding of the transportation industry. By working directly with CV manufacturers, ACT Research collects and confidentially disseminates marketing data that provides a comprehensive look at the industry’s past and present performance, with in-depth analysis of future direction and expectations. Our staff includes experts from the commercial vehicle and transportation industries, along with strategic alliances with industry experts who increase our ability to provide value-added services to our clients.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:North American Class 8 (Heavy-Duty) MarketTractors—Sleepers and Daycabs Trucks North American Classes 5-7 (Medium-Duty) Market Trucks BusesRecreational Vehicles (RVs)Step Vans U.S. Trailers and Intermodal Equipment Markets

U.S. Used Truck Market Classes 3-8

Natural Gas as Fuel for HD Trucking

U.S. Economic Analysis and Forecasting

CV Industry Forecasts with Analysis

Transportation Industry Analysis Publicly Traded Truckload and LTL Carriers Intermodal Market Analysis

Global CV OEMs and Markets

China Commercial Vehicle Market Heavy-Duty Trucks and Tractors Medium-Duty TrucksLarge and Medium Buses


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Learn what’s happening in trucking and transportation from industry leaders. Network with your peers and make new connections in the industry. Get forecasts and hear analysis of Classes 5-8 truck and trailer markets. Learn about economics of the nation and for the trucking and transportation industries. Presentations on natural gas for transportation, natural gas infrastructure, and finance.

ACT Research Co., LLC holds seminars twice each year forthe benefit of subscribers to the ACT N.A. Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK.

Non-subscribers are invited to attend one seminar –It’s a great way to get acquainted with ACT’s reports, data, and people.

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