City taps into CNG fuel for a cleaner ride

City Street Supervisor Keaka Frank recently filled his new City rig with compressed natural gas (CNG) at the Small & Sons/Waste Management public CNG filling station. Frank will use the new truck for his daily city rounds, the first of the City's fleet to be powered by CNG.

July 3, 2013 8:06 pm
City Street Supervisor Keaka Frank fills up a City rig with compressed natural gas.
City Street Supervisor Keaka Frank fills up a City rig with compressed natural gas.

City Street Supervisor Keaka Frank recently filled his new City rig with compressed natural gas (CNG) at the Small & Sons/Waste Management public CNG filling station. Frank will use the new truck for his daily city rounds, the first of the City’s fleet to be powered by CNG.

“The City has a strong commitment to sustainable development that includes protection of area waters and streams, good air quality and investment in green infrastructure,” said Mayor Pete Lewis. “Using a CNG-powered vehicle for City work is one step we can take to help save money and the environment.”

CNG reduces particulate matter emissions by 94 percent, carbon monoxide emissions by 75 percent, nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 49 percent and carbon dioxide emissions by 25 percent.

In addition, the price per gallon is lower than diesel or gasoline.

Waste Management opened the public CNG filling station at Small & Sons in February.