Why choose natural gas?
With all its advantages, natural gas is gaining popularity in the transportation market.
Reduction of consumption costs
EBI at the centre of a movement of the future
The Berthierville business was one of the NGV pioneers in Québec. Today, it is the leader in Canada, with a comprehensive offering, including truck rentals and, soon, access to six pubic refuelling stations in the province.
Technology
Natural gas transportation has been based on a reliable and proven technology for more than 15 years. Several types of fvehicles are available, depending on your needs.
The Écocamionnage program is back on
Benefit of up to $30,000 in grants for the purchase of a natural gas truck.
Refuelling stations
Several options are available when it come to refuelling your natural gas vehicles.
Public refuelling network
Strategically located between Toronto and Montreal, fuelling stations ensure reliable supply.
Sani-Estrie: the future is now
When Sani-Estrie acquired 9 natural gas trucks, they wanted to help pioneer a movement.
Our team
You can count on our team to support you right from the start ad at all stages of the process.
First NGV launch for RCI Environnement
By opening a CNG station on Chemin-du-Lac in Longueuil, RCI Environnement joined the visionary club of carriers who support adopting natural gas as an alternative fuel. And it doesn’t plan to stop there!
Class 8 Freight transport
Garbage collection
Truck
City Bus
| Fuels | Fuel tank capacity 1 (operating range) | Motorization (ratio/fuel) | Cylinder / Power / Torque | OEM |
| CNG or LNG | 90 DGE (580 km) 190 DGE (1,200 km) | Cummins-Westport ISX12N (100% NG) | 11.9 L / 400 HP / 1,400 ft-lb | Peterbilt, Mack, Volvo, Freightliner, Kenworth |
| CNG or LNG + diesel | 45 DGE (1,000 km)* 90 DGE (2,000 km)* | Engine conversion (35% NG/65% diesel) | Even though EOM engine (engine 15+ L) | (ICOM North America)** |
| Fuels | Fuel tank capacity 1 (operating range) | Motorization (ratio/fuel) | Cylinder / Power / Torque | OEM |
| CNG or LNG | 100 DGE (12 hours) | Cummins-Westport L9N (100% NG) | 8.9 L / 320 HP / 1,000 ft-lb | Peterbilt, Mack, Volvo, Freightliner, Kenworth, (Labrie, Durabac)*** |
| Fuels | Fuel tank capacity 1 (operating range) | Motorization (ratio/fuel) | Cylinder / Power / Torque | OEM |
| CNG or LNG | 75 DGE (12 hours) | Cummins-Westport L9N (100% NG) | 8.9 L / 320 HP / 1,000 ft-lb | Peterbilt, Mack, Volvo, Freightliner, Kenworth, (Labrie, Durabac)*** |
| Fuels | Fuel tank capacity 1 (operating range) | Motorization (ratio/fuel) | Cylinder / Power / Torque | OEM |
| CNG | 140 DGE (560 km) | Cummins-Westport L9N (100% NG) | 8.9 L / 320 HP / 1,000 ft-lb | Novabus, NewFlyer |
Class 8 Freight transport
| Fuels | Fuel tank capacity 1 (operating range) | Motorization (ratio/fuel) | Cylinder / Power / Torque | OEM |
| CNG or LNG | 90 DGE (580 km) 190 DGE (1,200 km) | Cummins-Westport ISX12N (100% NG) | 11.9 L / 400 HP / 1,400 ft-lb | Peterbilt, Mack, Volvo, Freightliner, Kenworth |
| CNG or LNG + diesel | 45 DGE (1,000 km)* 90 DGE (2,000 km)* | Engine conversion (35% NG/65% diesel) | Even though EOM engine (engine 15+ L) | (ICOM North America)** |
Garbage collection
| Fuels | Fuel tank capacity 1 (operating range) | Motorization (ratio/fuel) | Cylinder / Power / Torque | OEM |
| CNG or LNG | 100 DGE (12 hours) | Cummins-Westport L9N (100% NG) | 8.9 L / 320 HP / 1,000 ft-lb | Peterbilt, Mack, Volvo, Freightliner, Kenworth, (Labrie, Durabac)*** |
Truck
| Fuels | Fuel tank capacity 1 (operating range) | Motorization (ratio/fuel) | Cylinder / Power / Torque | OEM |
| CNG or LNG | 75 DGE (12 hours) | Cummins-Westport L9N (100% NG) | 8.9 L / 320 HP / 1,000 ft-lb | Peterbilt, Mack, Volvo, Freightliner, Kenworth, (Labrie, Durabac)*** |
City Bus
| Fuels | Fuel tank capacity 1 (operating range) | Motorization (ratio/fuel) | Cylinder / Power / Torque | OEM |
| CNG | 140 DGE (560 km) | Cummins-Westport L9N (100% NG) | 8.9 L / 320 HP / 1,000 ft-lb | Novabus, NewFlyer |
School bus
Camionnette
Forklift
| Fuels | Tank fuel capacity 1 (operating range) | Motorization (ratio/fuel) | Cylinder / Power / Torque | OEM |
| CNG | 60 DGE (465 km) | Cummins-Westport B6.7N (100% NG) | 6.7 L / 240 HP / 560 ft-lb | Grande West, Thomas |
| Fuels | Fuel tank capacity 1 (operating range) | Motorization (proportion/fuel) | Cylinder / Power / Torque | OEM |
CNG | 24 DGE (350 km) | Conversion OEM approved (10% gazoline/90% NG) | Even though OEM engine | GM, RAM' ford, (Landirenzo, Westport, Altech-eco)** |
| Fuels | Fuel tank capacity 1 (operating range) | Motorization (proportion/fuel) | Cylinder / Power / Torque | OEM |
CNG | 6 DGE (8 hours) | OEM engine (100% NG) | Even though OEM engine | Toyota |
School bus
| Fuels | Tank fuel capacity 1 (operating range) | Motorization (ratio/fuel) | Cylinder / Power / Torque | OEM |
| CNG | 60 DGE (465 km) | Cummins-Westport B6.7N (100% NG) | 6.7 L / 240 HP / 560 ft-lb | Grande West, Thomas |
Camionnette
| Fuels | Fuel tank capacity 1 (operating range) | Motorization (proportion/fuel) | Cylinder / Power / Torque | OEM |
CNG | 24 DGE (350 km) | Conversion OEM approved (10% gazoline/90% NG) | Even though OEM engine | GM, RAM' ford, (Landirenzo, Westport, Altech-eco)** |
Forklift
| Fuels | Fuel tank capacity 1 (operating range) | Motorization (proportion/fuel) | Cylinder / Power / Torque | OEM |
CNG | 6 DGE (8 hours) | OEM engine (100% NG) | Even though OEM engine | Toyota |
Maintenance: same costs as diesel
Natural gas truck maintenance has great benefits that save costs.
- No antipollution system (DPF - DEF) required
- Natural gas doesn't require the use of urea
With these saved costs, the total planned maintenance costs for a natural gas truck are equivalent to those of a diesel truck, even with the 3 year safety inspection requirement for a natural gas truck.
Add to that fuel economy of up to 35%, your operating costs will be significantly reduced.
Planned maintenance costs
| 5 years - 800,000 Km**** | Natural Gas | Diesel |
| Motor oil | $9,733 | $7,300 |
| Spark plug | $3,021 | N / A |
| Valve adjustments | $2,359 | $640 |
| DPF-DEF | N / A | $3,486 |
| Urea | N / A | $3,466 |
| CNG Security inspection | $2,000 | N / A |
| Total | $ 17,114 | $15,252 |
| Cost per km | $0.02 | $0.02 |
* Autonomy combined with diesel
** Manufacturers of engine conversion systems approved by the EPA
*** Manufacturers of garbage collection trucks offering option of CNG
**** Savings data and calculations in this table are estimated and provided for illustrative purposes only. In no case may they be interpreted as a guarantee of savings or a representation to that effect of Énergir, its employees, agents or representatives. Énergir, its employees, agents and representatives can not be held liable in the event of a discrepancy between these estimates and the actual costs for the customer.
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