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'''Type''': Program
'''Type''': Program


'''Status''': Ongoing
'''Status''': Ended
 
'''Source File''': http://www.union-city.ca.us/public%20works/cng_station.htm


'''Description''':
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Cars, vans and pickup trucks that use compressed natural gas can now fill 'er up at the city's own CNG fueling station. It's located on Seventh Street, off Mission Boulevard and directly in front of Union City's Public Works Maintenance Facility. The self-serve CNG station is open 24/7 and can handle vehicles that store compressed natural gas at either 3,000 or 3,600 psi.  In order to fill up, customers will need a MasterCard or Visa credit card.
The City has an Alternative Fuel Vehicle policy that requires all new non-safety vehicles to run on alternative fuels. Union City has been in the process of replacing old diesel-powered UC Transit buses with CNG-powered buses since 2000.  In 2011, the City approved six replacement CNG buses. When the new buses are delivered in December 2012, the active UC Transit fleet will be completely powered by CNG. The transition of fuel type is estimated to save 270 metric tons of CO2 per year.  
 
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has become increasingly popular as an alternative to gasoline. It is the same safe natural gas that is used to heat homes and offices. Natural gas is clean burning; therefore vehicle maintenance costs can be lower with less wear and tear on the engine. CNG vehicles produce less hydrocarbons (major component of air pollution and smog), resulting in a cleaner, healthier environment.
 
Union City's new public access compressed natural gas fuel station is the latest example of the city's commitment to CNG and alternative fuel sources. A growing fleet of CNG vehicles (city buses, street sweepers, trucks and cars) can be spotted throughout Union City and help save money and meet or exceed mandated air quality standards.
 
This public access CNG station is made possible thanks to a grant of $100,000 from the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency to promote public use of CNG fuel.


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Revision as of 23:09, 1 May 2014

Type: Program

Status: Ended

Description:

The City has an Alternative Fuel Vehicle policy that requires all new non-safety vehicles to run on alternative fuels. Union City has been in the process of replacing old diesel-powered UC Transit buses with CNG-powered buses since 2000. In 2011, the City approved six replacement CNG buses. When the new buses are delivered in December 2012, the active UC Transit fleet will be completely powered by CNG. The transition of fuel type is estimated to save 270 metric tons of CO2 per year.

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