Automotive LNG Technology
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Secular Cost Pressures are in Place Impact driver supply, driver productivity and operating costs
Demographics = Industry is not replacing retiring drivers
Regulatory changes = 5-8% effective capacity reduction
PLS truckload index shows that fuel & fuel taxes as a
percentage of revenue have increased from 22.5% to
28.5% over the past two years
NG has potential to become a structural game changer
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Driver Shortage Major Constraint to Fleet Expansion
Source: Global Insight
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Average Rate Trends
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National Average Truckload Van & Flatbed Linehaul Rates Transcore's Truckload Rate Index
Van Contract Flatbed Contract
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Natural Gas Vehicles Adoption & Challenges in Over The Road Trucking
Technology
– NG Engines add $30,000- $80,000 to tractor costs
– LNG has driving range needed for over-the-road trucking
LNG Infrastructure
– Currently limited in the U.S.
• As of August, 75 LNG Stations (Source: DOE)
– America’s Natural Gas Highway
• CleanEnergy commitment to build a 150-station network by the end
of 2013
Trade-offs
– Additional Weight
– Lower power
– Increased maintenance
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PLS Carrier Base Survey Titles/Roles of Survey Respondents
Source: PLS Logistics 2013 LNG Survey
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PLS Carrier Base Survey Fleet Sizes
Source: PLS Logistics 2013 LNG Survey
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PLS Carrier Base Survey Carrier View of LNG Impact in Over the Road Trucking
Source: PLS Logistics 2013 LNG Survey
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PLS Carrier Base Survey Carrier View of LNG Impact in Over the Road Trucking
Source: PLS Logistics 2013 LNG Survey
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PLS Carrier Base Survey Understanding of LNG Cost at Pump Compared to Deisel
Source: PLS Logistics 2013 LNG Survey
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PLS Carrier Base Survey Current Carrier Adoption of LNG Vehicles
Source: PLS Logistics 2013 LNG Survey
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PLS Carrier Base Survey Obstacles for Not Committing to LNG
Source: PLS Logistics 2013 LNG Survey
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PLS Carrier Base Survey How Carriers View Shipper Perspective
Source: PLS Logistics 2013 LNG Survey
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Q&A
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Michael Ceravolo
Director of Energy Services