April 6, 2015
One of the biggest challenges of
implementing a cost-effective alternative fuel plan for any business is having
access to the alternative fuel. Finding a high-quality natural gas station to
support your operation is imperative, as well as the right vehicles for the
job.
There are
different options available depending on your needs – using a public compressed
natural gas (CNG) filling station or a private CNG station tailored for your fleet,
for example. As vehicle technology continues to evolve, you also need
high-level expertise about the right equipment for your transportation needs.
That’s where Mainstay
Fuel Technologies, Inc. can help. Mainstay
designs, engineers and manufactures critical components for CNG-powered
vehicular fuel systems. Since 2006, the company has produced and sold over
4,000 systems for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Spire is
working with Mainstay to further develop CNG adoption in the Upstate region, by
building its Spire public access CNG station to accommodate new vehicle fueling
technology for a seamless driver experience.
Spire
strategically selected the Upstate area, putting Mainstay in a great position
to help customers and haulers who are passing through the I-85 and 101
corridor.
Mainstay
manufactures its fuel systems and components along I-85 in Piedmont, S.C. Conveniently
located halfway between Atlanta and Charlotte, our plant’s location is one to
two hours from most of the original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) primary
heavy-duty truck production facilities.
CNG is one of
the most cost-efficient alternative fuels that have become increasingly common
in recent years. The process of implementing CNG into your fleet has been
simplified over the years. Mainstay is committed to providing one of the
highest turnkey CNG option.
Through
Mainstay’s partnerships, we are able to provide a complete process for the
delivery and installation of your CNG fuel systems at conveniently located OEM
certified installers, providing you with a Ship-Through option. Minimizing
distance will help to control your fleet’s prep time cost.
Mainstay has
engineered and designed the CNG fuel systems to aerodynamically fit within your
OEM dimensions, to keep the look and feel of the CNG components and
installation practices similar to an OEM experience.
Mainstay
manufactures complete CNG fuel storage and delivery systems for Class 6, 7, and
8 heavy-duty trucks. Back-of-cab or side saddle configurations are available
from 30-220 DGE to meet various fleet range requirements.
The
Company’s Engineering group has deep experience in high-pressure natural gas
applications, design configurations and Solidworks capabilities. Mainstay also
has a formal R&D and product development effort, both internally and
through relationships with research facilities such as CU-ICAR.
Mainstay is
available to guide you through every step of the process by providing you
detailed insight regarding your fleet’s mileage and range requirements while
considering your fleet’s work load, proximity to CNG infrastructure and
available options, along with other impacting factors. Mainstay looks to
suggest several types of fueling options that will fit your budget and future
plans. This overall analysis will help you feel more confident with your CNG
fuel systems and components, and the benefits that you will reap by converting
your fleet to CNG.
Mainstay and Spire are available to discuss your specific needs to help you determine to the most optimal CNG structure specific to your fleet.
