Join a growing market
In Quebec and throughout North America, more and more trucks are running on natural gas because of the undeniable economic and environmental benefits over diesel.
With the introduction of renewable natural gas in Quebec’s energy mix, fleet managers operating natural gas trucks can further reduce their GHG emissions without switching engines or refuelling stations.
Did you know that more and more truck fleets around the world are adopting renewable natural gas? In 2023, 97% of all on-road fuel used in natural gas vehicles in California was renewable natural gas (RNG). For the United States as a whole, the figure is 69%. In Quebec, more and more businesses have become interested and have made the switch.
Take advantage of generous grants
Thanks to the Ecotrucking program, you could receive a subsidy of up to $30,0001 to purchase a natural gas truck.
Learn about RNG
This 100% renewable energy source reduces greenhouse gas emissions in two ways: first, by replacing fossil energy with renewable energy, and second, by avoiding methane emissions associated with the disposal of organic waste at landfill sites.By purchasing RNG, you reduce your GHG emissions by 99.4% compared to diesel. If you would like to run on renewable natural gas, contact us for more details.
Six myths about natural gas for vehicles (NGV)
Natural gas use in the transportation sector is growing rapidly in North America, and Quebec is no exception. More and more companies are choosing to convert their fleet or part of their fleet to natural gas for a number of reasons. First, in addition to being a cost-effective option, natural gas vehicles have a long range and are as safe as diesel vehicles. Second, the number of refuelling stations in the public network is growing and truckers can rely on multiple refuelling and service stations in Quebec, Ontario and the United States.
FALSE.
Fuel used to propel a vehicle and stored in the vehicle is not considered a hazardous material. So, there is no problem with natural gas trucks using tunnels.
False.
Depending on the capacity of the tanks installed (up to 295 gallons of diesel gallon equivalent or DGE), a truck can easily cover over 1,800 km on a full tank.
False.
Filling the tank of a natural gas truck at a public station is as fast as filling up a diesel truck. What’s more, refuelling a natural gas truck requires no supervision or competency card, unlike propane.
False.
The price of natural gas is much more stable than that of gasoline and diesel and is not dependent on the price of a barrel of oil. At the pump, the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) generates savings on the order of 40% on your fuel bill compared to diesel.
False.
Natural gas is just as safe – even safer – than diesel. Compared to diesel, the concentration of natural gas in the air must be much greater, and its temperature much higher, for it to catch on fire. Since natural gas is stored under pressure, the tanks are designed with a thick aluminum wall, reinforced with carbon fibre, and so they resist impacts much better than diesel tanks.
False.
If the manufacturer’s recommendations are followed, the maintenance costs of a natural gas truck are comparable to those of a diesel truck. And since natural gas trucks do not need complex systems for treating exhaust gases (or for urea, or filters for particulates), their long-term reliability may turn out to be superior to that of a diesel truck.
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