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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.
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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
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Calculating Natural Gas at DGE Prices
DIESEL GALLON EQUIVALENT (DGE)
PRICE AT PUMP CALCULATOR
$ 4.11
$
0.570
$ 8.22
$
1.140
$
2.07
$
2.64
$
2.07
$
2.64
$ 2.61
$ 3.18
100%
22%
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The Future of Natural Gas Engines
in Heavy Duty Trucks: The Diesel of
Tomorrow?
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Foundation to understanding NG in
transportation with reference library
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PowerPoint Graph Package
Description
Price
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.
$1,995
Chapters include:
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Report Update
Published 2012, Updated 2013
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Beyond the Engine:
Understanding Natural Gas Fuel Systems
Published 2013
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.
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:
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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
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$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:
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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
Taking the Next Step:
Preparing the Maintenance Shop for the
Arrival of Natural Gas Fueled Trucks
Published 2014
$3,495
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
Special Package Price
$4,995
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.
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:
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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
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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:
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Presentations
Natural Gas Quarterly
Inaugural Issue Q1’15 (April 2015)
Published April, July, October, January
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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
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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.
$4,000
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Webinar (1 hour) + webinar expenses
(Two or More ACT Staff Members As
Needed) Or we can consult with you by
phone.
$1,000
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:
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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
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Price
 Foundation Report & Update:
The Future of NG Engines in Heavy Duty Trucks
 Beyond the Engine:
Understanding Natural Gas Fuel Systems
$1,995
$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
$4,000
(for Participating ACT Staff Members)
 Webinar (1 hour) + webinar expenses
$1,000
(Two or More ACT Staff Members As Needed)
 NG Quarterly (4 issues)
$360
 NG Quarterly (1 issue)
$150
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