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Forecast: Global Natural Gas Vehicle Fleet to Reach 17 Million by 2015

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million in 2008. Conversely, in Pakistan, Argentina, Brazil, Iran, and India—the top five markets for NGVs—there are a variety of light-duty NGVs available. Governments, fleet managers, and consumers are increasingly recognizing the environmental benefits of lower emissions from natural gas vehicles. between 2008 and 2015.

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Forecast: 17M Natural Gas Vehicles Worldwide by 2015

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million in 2008. The top five markets for NGVs are currently Pakistan, Argentina, Brazil, Iran, and India. between 2008 and 2015. between 2008 and 2015. Despite growth of the market as a whole, the US NGV market is expected to remain dominated by fleet sales to government and commercial customers (89% of sales in 2015).

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Opinion: Global Oil Supply More Fragile Than You Think

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But the collapse of prices in July—owing to the Iran nuclear deal, an ongoing production surplus, and economic and financial concerns in Greece and China—have darkened the mood. Shale production has surged in recent years, but it could be a fleeting phenomenon. That is no longer the case. Today OPEC has only 1.6

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MIT and IEA reports take different views of the future of natural gas in transportation

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While compressed natural gas (CNG) will play a role, particularly for high-mileage fleets, the report suggests that the chemical conversion of gas into some form of liquid fuel may be the best pathway to significant market penetration. MIT: leaning toward conversion for light-duty vehicles. These include short-range, heavy-duty vehicles (e.g.,

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Surge in natural gas vehicles predicted

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It has forecast a growth in natural gas vehicles on the road worldwide to 17million units by 2015 – that’s an increase from the 9.7million reported in 2008. per cent between 2008 and 2015. per cent between 2008 and 2015. per cent between 2008 and 2015 – that translates to 31,347 vehicles, including conversions, sold in 2015.

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