Anniversary edition

May 2010Gas Vehicles Report29® Technical-scientific analysis of thetesting results and demonstration ofthe effects of the alternative fueldiffusion to the polluting emissions,on the operating costs andoccupancy level of thetransport/public transport/publicservices organizations;® Education of the drivers/forwarders and personnel of theservice stations and workshops, soas to create new professionalismsand competences, useful to themetadistrict companies.In particular, the diffusion of the useof the liquefied natural gas / LNG(which shall not be confused norThe European Commission hasfixed the target to replace 20%of petrol-originated fuels withalternative energy sources (likethe natural gas obtained from theconversion of organic materials)within the year 2020.The diffusion of the systems andtechnologies that will bedeveloped within this projectwould place the Veneto region inthe forefront in Italy and in theEuropean Community in the fieldof the sustainable mobilityopening the doors to the use ofthe natural gas for the heavygoods transport, with drasticdecreases of the pollutingemissions, PM (ParticulateMatters) and of costs for thetransport companies in general,thus bringing an evidentcompetitive advantage for theregional economic system.Start and end of activities of theprojects: February 2010 –February 2012BUDGET price approved by theVeneto Region: € 1.000.000Contribution towards expensesauthorized by the Region:€ 390.000 = 39% (Call of thedistricts of the Veneto Regionyear 2009)Participants: Approx 40companies form the Venetoactive in the field of thelogistic/transport industry, unitedunder the temporary CompaniesAssociation led by Cramaro Italia.with GPL, originated from petrolheavier than the air, nor with thecompressed CNG methane,currently used on certain types ofcars), may allow, according to theanalysis, the following tangibleadvantages:® Reduction of CO2 emissions by25%;® Total abatement of the PM(Particulate Matters);® Net reduction of toxic andcarcinogenic compounds;® Reduction of the acoustic pollutionby 50%;® Reduction of the fuel costs by40% for the transport companies;® Less need of maintenance for thevehicles;® Reduction of the electricconsumption by 70% for the fuelstations (compared to compressedmethne)From the technical and proceduralpoint of view, we have to say that upto now, HGVs could not use themethane gas as cars do (in the formof gas or CNG) because the stockingtanks were too big and heavy.As a result, some applications wereavailable for the private transport,but not for the heavy goodstransport.Now, with the new technologies it ispossible to use the liquefied methanegas, or LNG, by stocking it insidetanks having the same dimensions ofthe diesel oil tanks.Such tanks can stock liquefiednatural gas at a temperatureof -162° C with a concentration 600times greater than its gaseousstate, normally used on roadvehicles.100 editions"Proud Grandparents"On behalf of the internationalpublishing department of NGVCommunications Group, we feelextremely happy and satisfied "withthe sweet taste of an accomplishedmission” by announcing that The GRVcelebrates 100 uninterruptededitions. Only by putting this intowords and thinking deeply, we realizeits real meaning and importance.From our publishing group, we feeland act like a family, we support andaccompany the "life" of each of ourmagazines. That is why, when one ofour "children" reaches such anachievement, we take pride in it andit fills us with happiness. This time,with our kid turned into an adult, webecome witnesses watching withemotion, as a "proud grandfather".Today more than ever, we emphasizethe tenacity, strength, andprofessionalism of Claudio and Ita(heads of this project), as well astheir tireless hard work capacity andtheir decision to keep on growing.Congratulations with all ouraffection and recognition!"Abuelos orgullosos"En nombre de la redaccióninternacional de NGVCommunications Group, nossentimos profundamente felices ysatisfechos -con el dulce sabor de lamisión cumplida- al anunciar que "TheGRV" cumple 100 edicionesininterrumpidas. Únicamente al poneresto en palabras y reflexionar, escuando podemos darnos cuenta de ladimesión de su significado. Desdenuestro grupo editorial, que sentimosy manejamos como una familia,apoyamos y acompaños la "vida" decada una de nuestras revistas. Espor ello que cuando uno de nuestros"hijos" alcanza un logro semejante senos "hincha el pecho" y nos colma defelicidad. En esta oportunidad, connuestro vástago ya crecido, nostransformarmos en un testigo queacompaña desde la emoción, comoun "abuelo orgulloso". Hoy más quenunca, destacamos el tesón, lafuerza, el empuje y el profesionalismode Claudio y de Ita (cabezas de esteproyecto). También, su incansablecapacidad de trabajo y su ahínco porcrecer constantemente.Felicitaciones, con todo nuestrocariño y reconocimiento!