City of Torrance Conversion of Vehicles to Alternative Fuel (Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

Contract Number
94045
MSRC Award
$130,000.00
Project Background

Contractor acquired one 24,000 lbs. street sweeper with factory installed Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) equipment. This project originally included the purchase of 13 CNG fueled heavy-duty vehicles, but the unavailability of certain vehicles and CARB certified engines resulted in only one vehicle purchase under this contract.

Emission Tons CO Annual
0.00
Emission Tons CO Total
0.00
Emission Tons NOX Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Total
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Annual
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Total
0.00
Project Cost Description

200000.00

Project Implementation

Air pollution reductions will benefit the City of Torrance and it's immediate environs, as well the South Coast Air Basin.

Project Results Description

Each of the 20 converted units is expected to be driven 19,500 miles per year. The emission reductions are estimated to be: Carbon Monoxide, 491.8l pounds per year; Reactive Organic Gases (ROG), 51.67 pounds per year; and Oxide of Nitrogen (NOx), 68.80 pounds per year.

Project Status Description

Conversion statistics, emission testing, and information on field testing.

Project Year
1997
Summary Approved
No
Total Project Cost
$200,000.00
Co Funding Amount
$0.00
Contractor Address
3031 Torrance Blvd
Contractor Agency
City of Torrance
Contractor City
Torrance
Contractor Contact
Helene Buchman
Contractor Country
United States of America
Contractor State
CA
Contractor Phone
Contractor ID
94045
Contractor Zip
90503
Co Participants
Southern California Gas Company, City of Torrance.
Final Approval Date
Final Report Approved
No