Freightliner Natural Gas Update

ACT OEM Panel Discussion: Freightliner Natural Gas
Vehicle Platforms and Support
May, 2014
Department
Security Classification Line
Freightliner NGVs Delivered / Customer Experience
DAIMLER has DELIVERED over 3500 NG Vehicles
M2112, 114SD, Cascadia Daycab and 48” Sleeper
Cummins ISLG and ISX12G
600 LNG (PORTS) and 2900 CNG
50% Market Share of Conventional Market
SEGMENTS:
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LNG & CNG port tractors
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LNG & CNG food delivery tractors
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CNG regional haul tractors
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CNG Refuse tractors
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CNG Sewer trucks
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CNG Gas Utility trucks
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CNG Municipal Gov’t trucks
825 on order, quotes out on 1000 more
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Tech Specifications for Tank Packages
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Full Factory Installation
All Freightliner M2, 114SD, and Cascadia natural gas trucks & tractors manufactured on
the production lines at Mt Holly and Cleveland, NC plants
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Fuel tanks now installed on the production line
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M2/114SD: Most popular back of cab packages
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Cascadia: Most popular back of cab and saddle mount packages
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Orders placed through same tool and process as diesel vehicles
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CNG compression station now on site – tanks filled with fuel before shipment to
customer
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Evolution Aero Package – Cascadia 113 Day Cab
•Available Now
•Available with any CNG or LNG fuel package, except 100 DGE fuel cabinet
•Evolution Roof Fairing
•New Evolution Side Extenders
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Training Material
Engine and Fueling
Cummins Westport Natural Gas Video Training Library
http://www.cumminswestport.com/natural-gas-academy-videos
• What is Natural gas
• Natural Gas Engines
• Natural Gas Fuel Systems
• How to Fuel a Natural Gas Vehicle
• ISL G Walk Around
• ISX12G Walk Around
• Natural Gas Engine Maintenance
• Upgrading Your Facility for Natural Gas
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Instructor Led Training Provided Through Cummins Distributors
Low Pressure Fuel System
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Web Based and Video Product Overview, Standard Maintenance,
and Fueling Information is available through The SalesCenter and
Aftermarket Resource Center. Also available via CD
High Pressure Fuel System
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Instructor Led Training Provided Through Agility
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Service Documentation
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All Low Pressure Service
Documentation is available via
Service Pro
https://secure.freightliner.com/newbulletins/techmanuals/internetdocs/DMMM_manuals.asp?brand=Freightliner
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High Pressure Service
Documentation is available through
Agility @ AgilityFS.com
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Engine Service Documentation is
available through Cummins
QuickServe
Department
Cascadia
Drivers
Manual
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Maintenance Costs
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Costs Similar to Diesel Products
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Adjust PM Cost to 18,000 Mile Schedule with ISX 12G
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Spark Plug Change and OH Adjustment – Add a Penny per Mile;
$650 at 67,500 Mile Interval
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DAILY Fuel Filter Drain – VERY Important
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Coalescing Filter Maintenance
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Inspection of Tanks and Mounts
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Then, DEDUCT Costs for DPF and SCR Maintenance
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Net Result = Two Cents per Mile Premium
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Shop Costs can be Substantial
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Dealer/Customer Shop Requirements
NFPA 30A requirements
Full implementation can cost $50K per bay
Differences in CNG (odorized) vs. LNG (non-odorized) repair requirements
Does Shop have Five Air Exchanges per Hour?
Local fire marshal has final say
Major fuel system repairs - same requirements for both CNG & LNG
• Must
call in certified professional
Requirement
CNG
LNG
Explosion proof lighting
X
X
Methane detection
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Heater location
X
Exhaust fans
X
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Contact Info
Kevin Holland
Email: Kevin.Holland@Daimler.com
Phone: 313-942-0838
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