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Hexagon believes that CNG/RNG is the best solution for decarbonization of long-haul Class 8 trucks.
indefinitely needs to be governmentfunded
there's a challenge. "
Bippus also explained the use case for
RNG as a fuel for the long-haul heavy-duty
industry which, in Hexagon's view, provides
a ready solution for large-scale decarbonization.
" When you look at the
methane molecule compared to all the
molecules that are out there as energy
sources today, its abundance and energy
density is far and away one of the best
A CNG fuel system " easily " allows
a heavy-duty truck to travel 750 miles
(1,200 km), according to Bippus.
Bippus explained the current market position of renewable natural
gas (RNG) trucks in North America. " The U.S. has actually done a
great job with making renewable natural gas/biomethane accessible
for fleets, " he said. " Ninety-eight percent of CNG vehicles in
California run on renewable natural gas and around 64% of CNG [vehicles]
nationwide are running on renewable fuel. When we talk
about the negative-emissions capability of RNG, you have to look at
the full picture. Electricity and hydrogen still have an environmental
impact because much of the U.S. electrical grid is still coal-fired. So,
you do have emissions from those propulsion systems. "
Bippus continued: " When you look at the vehicle space, based on
CARB data, biomethane has a score of negative 99 grams per megajoule
used versus diesel. That translates to about a 200% improvement.
Our market position is that if you look at the energy density
needed to support heavy transportation, it's got to be sustainable. If it
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options for heavy-duty transport, " he said.
" A typical heavy-duty truck will see
around 100,000 miles (160,000 km) per
year and be used almost every day, "
Bippus added. " A BEV truck with a 750kWh
battery can get about 250 miles (400 km) if you're
in an aggressive environment with hills or extreme payload.
A compressed hydrogen truck at 700 bar (10,000
psi) can get about 450 miles (750 km). With a CNG
system, you can easily get 750 miles (1,200 km).
" When we look at the future, there's multi-technology
solutions for every sector, " he continued. " But when
we look at the energy needed for high-payload and
longer range, this is a solution that is available now
and can be deployed at scale. "
Hexagon Agility is expanding capacity for its fuel
systems as more fleets are expected to " make the
switch " to CNG/RNG. Production start for its new line
is set for the first quarter of 2025, to coincide with the
increased market demand.
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