In addition to cost savings, CNG reduces particulate matter emissions by 94%, carbon monoxide emissions by 75%, nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 49%,and carbon dioxide emissions by 25%, the company said.
Giant Eagle’s ten new CNG fleet vehicles will displace more than 100,000 gallons of diesel fuel during the fleet station’s first year of operation alone.
CNG is sold in gasoline gallon equivalents (GGEs), with each GGE having the same energy content as a gallon of gasoline.
Giant Eagle executive vice president and COO John Lucot said this project delivers improved air quality for the region through emissions reductions, reduces dependence on traditional fuels, and serves as a regional catalyst for southwestern Pennsylvania in adopting and understanding alternative fuels and clean transportation technology.
