Since 1993, NJNG has been involved either directly or through an outside vendor in the conversion of 120 vehicles to natural gas, including 60 trucks and vans in its own fleet.
Vehicle conversions hold tremendous potential in terms of both our business and the environment.
Natural gas vehicles, or NGVs, are fueled by compressed natural gas, which burns cleaner than standard gasoline. According to the American Gas Association, NGVs can potentially reduce carbon monoxide emissions by up to 90 percent, nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 60 percent and reactive hydrocarbon emissions by 85 percent, compared to existing cars and trucks. It will use the public refueling station operated by Shell Oil in Jersey City near the Holland Tunnel. New Jersey Natural Gas is a regulated gas utility serving more than 360,000 retail customers in central and northern New Jersey and is a market leader in off-system sales and capacity release programs. All rights reserved.