Union City, CA Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Station

Type: Program

Status: Ongoing

Source File: http://www.union-city.ca.us/public%20works/cng_station.htm

Description:

Cars, vans and pickup trucks that use compressed natural gas can now fill 'er up at the city's own CNG fueling station. It's located on Seventh Street, off Mission Boulevard and directly in front of Union City's Public Works Maintenance Facility. The self-serve CNG station is open 24/7 and can handle vehicles that store compressed natural gas at either 3,000 or 3,600 psi. In order to fill up, customers will need a MasterCard or Visa credit card.

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has become increasingly popular as an alternative to gasoline. It is the same safe natural gas that is used to heat homes and offices. Natural gas is clean burning; therefore vehicle maintenance costs can be lower with less wear and tear on the engine. CNG vehicles produce less hydrocarbons (major component of air pollution and smog), resulting in a cleaner, healthier environment.

Union City's new public access compressed natural gas fuel station is the latest example of the city's commitment to CNG and alternative fuel sources. A growing fleet of CNG vehicles (city buses, street sweepers, trucks and cars) can be spotted throughout Union City and help save money and meet or exceed mandated air quality standards.

This public access CNG station is made possible thanks to a grant of $100,000 from the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency to promote public use of CNG fuel.