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Philippines Targets 200+ CNG Buses by June
6 January 2005
ABS-CBN. Philippine Energy Secretary Vincent Perez on Thursday said the government is targeting the deployment of more than 200 CNG buses by June.
We’ve ordered the equipment and the buses. We’re just preparing for [the construction] of the CNG stations so that by June 12 we will have CNG buses running the routes in Manila, Batangas and Laguna.”
The government is targeting the operation of some 900 CNG-run buses to ply major thoroughfares in Metro Manila as it promotes natural gas as an alternative fuel for public transport to lessen oil imports amid rising crude prices.
The buses on order are Chinese, built with Cummins-Westport engines. (Earlier post.)
January 6, 2005 in Fleets, Natural Gas | Permalink | Comments (4) | TrackBack (1)
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Posted by: Mr. E. Codiesel | February 27, 2005 at 01:57 PM
I would like to encourage to those people who are willing to use CNG, i have a foriegn partner in pakistan they are making a CNG machines, if you are willing to buy thier products contact me and we will set an meeting regarding this matter. heres my personal contact number +639108856688, this is a serious matter. im willing to make a business deal.. ill be waiting..
Thank you.
RODERICK BIBAT
Posted by: roderick bibat | July 12, 2006 at 11:02 PM
The CNG buses and Shell CNG refueling station in SLEX Mamplasan is now operational and is giving a free ride this week.
Posted by: sanfotsi | March 29, 2008 at 04:44 AM
Let CNG be used not only in the different type of vehicle but also for other applications ...
Posted by: Menard | May 28, 2009 at 10:16 PM
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