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World CNG announces new Chicago facility

WorldCNG — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:54:36 +0000

New facility was integral in deploying 50th CNG taxi vehicle in the Chicago area

Chicago, Illinois, February 2, 2012 – World CNG, a Kent, Washington based company that specializes in alternative fuel packaging and applications, today announced the opening of its new Chicago, Illinois facility, located in the heart of Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood. The wholly owned, full service facility is also home to one of Chicago’s fast fill compressed natural gas (CNG) stations. The capabilities of the new facility mirror that of World CNG’s headquarters in Washington State, including vehicle conversions, maintenance of CNG vehicles, warranty part inventory, troubleshooting, and diagnostics. The CNG conversion throughput capacity of the Chicago facility is greater than 100 vehicles per month.

“After putting hundreds of alternative fuel vehicles on the roads throughout Western Washington, Las Vegas, Dallas, and Denver we are pleased to announce our expansion into the Chicago Metro Area. Chicago’s skilled workforce, enthusiasm for alternative fuel vehicles, and large taxi market is a natural fit for our company. In addition, the location better positions us to service our customers all across the Midwest and East Coast. The additional production capacity afforded by our Chicago facility is a critical component of our objective to rapidly deliver large quantities of converted vehicles all across the country,” said Garret Alpers, President of World CNG.

The new facility began effective operations more than 60 days ago and has been integral in the deployment of more than 50 CNG taxis in Chicago. It is located at 540 W Grenshaw Street in Chicago.

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About World CNG:

Aggressively motivated to clean the environment and reduce American dependence on foreign oil, World CNG produces and installs quality natural gas fueling systems for automotive use. All World CNG conversions are certified by the Environmental Protection Agency and installed by certified automotive technicians. Tax breaks for businesses, rising fuel costs, and government mandates are giving individuals and businesses incentives to adopt a greener approach. World CNG supports this transition with superior product design, unparalleled service, and a thirst for change.

Compressed natural gas offers to the transportation market a safe and less costly fuel that is readily available, plentiful, and easy to use. Especially in urban areas, CNG is seen as the best alternative to polluting oil-based fuels, burning 70-90% cleaner than gasoline or diesel.
Contact:

Armin H. Ausejo, Marketing Director
WorldCNG
Office: 206.938.7812
armin@worldcng.com
http://www.worldcng.com

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You can download the above press release here: PR-ChicagoFacility.pdf (179.4 KB)

President Obama praises natural gas in his State of the Union Address

WorldCNG — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:59:05 +0000

During last night’s State of the Union Address, President Obama gave high praise to American-made energy and specifically called for the development of natural gas. Here is the excerpt from his speech that talks specifically about using natural gas:

“Nowhere is the promise of innovation greater than in American-made energy. Over the last three years, we’ve opened millions of new acres for oil and gas exploration, and tonight, I’m directing my Administration to open more than 75 percent of our potential offshore oil and gas resources. Right now, American oil production is the highest that it’s been in eight years. That’s right – eight years. Not only that – last year, we relied less on foreign oil than in any of the past sixteen years.

But with only 2 percent of the world’s oil reserves, oil isn’t enough. This country needs an all-out, all-of-the-above strategy that develops every available source of American energy – a strategy that’s cleaner, cheaper, and full of new jobs.

We have a supply of natural gas that can last America nearly one hundred years, and my Administration will take every possible action to safely develop this energy. Experts believe this will support more than 600,000 jobs by the end of the decade. And I’m requiring all companies that drill for gas on public lands to disclose the chemicals they use. America will develop this resource without putting the health and safety of our citizens at risk.

The development of natural gas will create jobs and power trucks and factories that are cleaner and cheaper, proving that we don’t have to choose between our environment and our economy. And by the way, it was public research dollars, over the course of thirty years, that helped develop the technologies to extract all this natural gas out of shale rock – reminding us that Government support is critical in helping businesses get new energy ideas off the ground.

What’s true for natural gas is true for clean energy. In three years, our partnership with the private sector has already positioned America to be the world’s leading manufacturer of high-tech batteries. Because of federal investments, renewable energy use has nearly doubled. And thousands of Americans have jobs because of it.”

This is a huge push for the natural gas industry, and points to a very bright future for everything we do here at World CNG.

$1 million for natural gas vehicles at University of Wyoming

WorldCNG — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:25:50 +0000

It’s always good to see funding toward natural gas vehicles coming down from the state government level. We’d just like to see more states open to the idea!

From US Gas Vehicles:

December 22, 2011. Governor Matt Mead’s proposed budget includes $1 million to convert several University of Wyoming vehicles to run on compressed natural gas (CNG). Funding also would go toward building a natural-gas filling station on the UW campus in Laramie.

“Natural gas in Wyoming is abundant and inexpensive,” Mead wrote in his budget address. “(These) vehicles provide additional opportunities to use this resource at home as well as in broader markets.”

Wyoming is moving toward becoming an early adopter of natural gas for vehicle use. The proposal in Mead’s budget comes after he joined the governors of Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Colorado to encourage U.S. automakers to make more natural-gas vehicles. The memorandum of understanding says the states will submit a joint request for proposals to buy natural-gas replacements that are comparable in price to gas-powered models as they replace older vehicles.

In addition, the Legislature approved $200.000 to retrofit or acquire compressed natural gas vehicles during the 2011 session. This will allow the state to convert about 20 of its vehicles.

Administrative Assistant, Full-Time

WorldCNG — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:52:44 +0000

Summary:	The Administrative Assistant is a key asset to the synergy and work environment of the office. Their job is to provide support and to facilitate the work of our Special Projects, Operational, and Accounting departments. The duties include but are not limited to: reception work, data entry, and administrative responsibilities. The Administrative Assistant will often be the first face potential clients see when entering the office, so excellent interpersonal communication skills are imperative. The ideal candidate should be friendly, charismatic, outgoing, and be very comfortable representing the company.
Required Proficiencies:	• Efficient typing skills • Excellent communication and customer service skills • Complex organizational skills • Excellent multitasking abilities • Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred Proficiencies	• Experience with multiline phone systems • Experience with Quick Books • Knowledge of Google Apps
Conditions and Compensation:	• Full-Time • Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm • $10 to $12 hourly rate, depending on experience • Medical and dental benefits available
Contact:	Please email résumé and cover letter with the subject line “Administrative Assistant Position” to careers@worldcng.com. Click here to download a PDF version of this job posting (174.1 KB).

Technician, Full Time

WorldCNG — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:01:27 +0000

Summary:	Technicians play a big role in operational projects. The technician must be responsible, reliable, willing to follow directions, and have a keen eye for detail. We service different types of vehicles for our variety of customers, each of whom expect nothing less than superior workmanship. The technician must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Technicians are required to provide their own tools – (wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, ratchets, drills, etc.). Heavy equipment is provided in shop – (band-saws, welders, grinders, etc.).
Required Proficiencies:	• Clean driving record • Valid driver’s license • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds • Minimum of 18 years of age • Ability to work well with others
Preferred Proficiencies	• Complex organizational skills • Experience working in a shop environment • Automotive Experience • Certifications – (welding, fork lift, etc.) • Fabrication skills
Conditions and Compensation:	• Full-Time • Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm • $10 to $15 hourly rate, depending on experience • Medical and dental benefits available
Contact:	Please email résumé and cover letter with the subject line “Shop Tech” to careers@worldcng.com. Click here to download a PDF version of this job posting (166 KB).

Shop Expediter / Runner, Full-Time

WorldCNG — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:26:09 +0000

Summary:	The Shop Expediter is a necessary position for shop and inventory operations. This individual must have excellent communication between the shop and inventory departments. A clean driving record is obligatory, as the shop expediter will be picking up and delivering products to and from vendors. Other duties include, but are not limited to: detailing vehicles, manufacturing builds, and tracking inventory items.
Required Proficiencies:	• Clean driving record • Valid driver’s license • Minimum of 18 years of age
Preferred Proficiencies	• Complex organizational skills • Experience working in a shop environment • Ability to lift heavy items
Conditions and Compensation:	• Full-Time • Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm • $10 to $12 hourly rate, depending on experience • Medical and dental benefits available
Contact:	Please email résumé and cover letter with the subject line “Shop Expediter” to careers@worldcng.com. Click here to download a PDF version of this job posting (166 KB).

Natural gas cars pushed by Governors of 4 states

WorldCNG — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:56:34 +0000

It’s great to see a major push for natural gas vehicles from the Governors of Colorado, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Wyoming. Hopefully, this will help encourage more Governors and policy makers to push for natural gas vehicles throughout the country.

From The Huffington Post:

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The governors of Colorado, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Wyoming are teaming up to encourage U.S. automakers to develop affordable vehicles that run on natural gas, a valuable resource in each of their states.

Their plan is to start replacing thousands of vehicles in their state fleets with ones that run on natural gas, in turn driving demand for more filling stations and cars that run on alternative fuel, according to a memorandum of understanding the governors signed Wednesday.

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper touted the idea as a market-driven way to build demand for natural gas-driven school buses, pickup trucks and vans while also supporting jobs, reducing U.S. reliance on foreign oil, cutting emissions, and providing fuel that is the equivalent of $1.25 per gallon cheaper than gasoline.

“Not only do we not send billions of dollars out of the country, it’s a cleaner-burning fuel that is significantly less expensive,” Hickenlooper said in announcing the effort at a Colorado Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition workshop.

Republican Gov. Mary Fallin of Oklahoma and Hickenlooper, a Democrat, led the initiative. Hickenlooper said the National Governors Association would help promote the idea to other states.

Colorado alone has about 5,800 vehicles in its fleet, plus about 2,000 more within the state Department of Transportation, state fleet manager Art Hale said. Because of a limited state budget, Colorado now has a three-year backlog of about 1,600 vehicles that need to be replaced, Hale said.

Colorado’s budget remains tight, but some vehicles will have to be replaced soon. “Some of these vehicles are 10 to 12 years old. We have no choice but to start replacing them,” Hickenlooper said.

The extraction of natural gas through hydraulic fracturing, which involves injecting a mix of water, chemicals and sand into rock underground at high pressure, has drawn concern from some residents and environmentalists, especially as companies look to tap the Niobrara formation underlying parts of Colorado and Wyoming and the Marcellus Shale play across much of Pennsylvania.

The Environmental Protection Agency is studying the potential effects of fracking on drinking water, but results aren’t expected until next year.

Production of natural gas vehicles today remains low. Honda makes a Civic that runs on natural gas, but it’s more expensive than a standard Civic.

There are about 1,200 natural gas vehicles in Colorado and an estimated 120,000 in the U.S., said David Hill, vice president of operations in Encana Natural Gas Inc.’s natural gas economy division. There are about 960 fueling stations nationwide, he said. Colorado has 29, ranking it seventh in the country, Hill said.

World CNG Escape and Fall Colors

WorldCNG — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:42:20 +0000

The leaves are in full fall colors mode here in the Seattle area, which makes for a nice striking background to our World CNG Escape. We’ve been very busy converting Ford Escapes and shipping them out, as you can see here:

But for now, please enjoy more photos with our gorgeous fall colors:

New CNG Financing Program

WorldCNG — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:30:18 +0000

Finance CNG vehicle conversion on new or used

World CNG is excited to announce a financing program which allows retail or business customers when purchasing a CNG vehicle to roll nearly the entire the cost of the conversion upfit into the total vehicle price. In the past, most customers have had major issues with lenders being willing to finance a CNG conversion of $13,500 on a $25,000 truck. Lenders required the borrower to pay most of the upfit cost out of pocket, which prevented some transactions from being completed.

We now have a program that only requires 10% down on the entire price of the vehicle, including the CNG upfit. This allows customers to keep more money in their pocket and start enjoying the savings of 30% less fuel cost.

Financing Details

Retail or Business customer
Trac Lease or SBA loan
Minimum 10% Downpayment

Please contact Joshua Hosford for more information at (206) 938-7812.

You can download the flyer for this new financing program by clicking here: newCNGfinancing.pdf (528.4 KB)

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World CNG announces new Chicago facility

President Obama praises natural gas in his State of the Union Address

$1 million for natural gas vehicles at University of Wyoming

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Technician, Full Time

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Shop Expediter / Runner, Full-Time

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Natural gas cars pushed by Governors of 4 states

World CNG Escape and Fall Colors

New CNG Financing Program

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