Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. has secured a new purchase contract from a leading Utah-based natural gas vehicle integrator to supply a series of large capacity natural gas vehicle tanks for medium- and heavy-duty trucks that operate long distances.
The Quantum next-generation high-capacity Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) storage system was developed for the growing global market for natural gas vehicles, by offering fuel efficiency and reduced vehicle operation and maintenance costs. The Quantum tanks are substantially lighter than competing systems, according to the company. They enable medium- and heavy-duty trucks to carry more fuel on board and operate for long distances without the accelerated vehicle wear and tear associated with heavier natural gas storage systems.
Quantum has successfully developed and supplied in excess of 20,000 natural gas systems to General Motors for production vehicles.
Quantum’s new high capacity ultra light-weight natural gas storage tanks will now enable heavy duty trucks to achieve a 500 mile range on CNG, allowing even more trucking fleets to convert to natural gas.
