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CenterPoint Energy, Inc (Holding Co) — Westport Innovations — Westport Webinar April 19th (April 2012)
31 slides from CenterPoint Energy, Inc (Holding Co)'s conference presentation, Apr 19, 2012
Slide 1: Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles – What it takes to build a High Quality Product
CNG/LPG Engines and Components for Light-Duty Automotive and Industry Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles – What it takes to build a High Quality Product
Slide 2: Why NGVs and Why Now?
Why NGVs and Why Now? Customers Seeking Alternatives Favorable Economics Domestic Resource Abundant Supply Clean
Slide 3: Natural Gas Costs Less
Natural Gas Costs Less Natural Gas and Petroleum prices have diverged since 2008 New horizontal drilling technology has unlocked shale reserves Operating cost savings Nationwide CNG costs less than gasoline and every other alternative fuel in the U.S. Life cycle cost savings Despite vehicle
Slide 4: Price of CNG has Declined While Gasoline has Risen Since 2009
Price of CNG has Declined While Gasoline has Risen Since 2009
Slide 5: Fuel Cost Comparison
Fuel Cost Comparison Retail Cost Comparison BTU per Cost per Price/gallon (GGE) + Gallon (GGE) 10,000 BTU Gasoline Reg E10 $3.37 112,000 $0.30 Diesel #2 $3.86 129,500 $0.30 CNG $2.13 112,000 $0.19 Propane $3.08 83,400 $0.37 Ethanol E85 $3.14 81,800 $0.38 Biodiesel (B100) $4.20 118,300 $0.36 Biodiese
Slide 6: Natural Gas is a Domestic Fuel
Natural Gas is a Domestic Fuel Produced in North America Not subject to foreign intervention Not subject to volatile price hikes Over 80% of retail gasoline price is energy Less than 20% of retail CNG price is energy
Slide 7: Price of CNG is More Stable Versus Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
Price of CNG is More Stable Versus Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
Slide 8: Natural Gas Supply is Abundant
Natural Gas Supply is Abundant Readily available domestically and globally 118 year and growing U.S. proven reserves Distribution infrastructure in place. Fuel delivered to CNG fueling station via underground pipeline CNG station infrastructure remains thin @ 1,000 locations
Slide 9: Natural Gas is Clean
Natural Gas is Clean Vehicle Emissions: Criteria Pollutants: Low in carbon monoxide Low in hydrocarbons Low in nitrogen oxides Low in particulates Green house gases: Low in CO2 Low to no evaporative
Slide 10: What is Natural Gas?
What is Natural Gas? CH 4 ‖lowest carbon‖ hydrocarbon available Lighter than air Colorless and tasteless. Odorant added for safety Same fuel that is used to cook food, heat homes, dry clothes and heat water Ignition temperature1080oF Source of most Hydrogen Measured Octane = 130
Slide 11: How is CNG Sold?
How is CNG Sold? Pipeline natural gas is compressed to 4,200 psi or higher at station CNG is stored in ASME certified pressure vessels at the fueling station Fuel is dispensed into vehicle in compressed form at 3600 psi @ 70o F. GGE = same energy as a gallon of gasoline (5.66 lbs of CH4)
Slide 12: Westport Innovations
Westport Innovations: Westport Innovations is currently recognized as the authority for gaseous fuels, with expertise in global market intelligence, fuel storage, delivery, and combustion technologies, product integration, sustainable products, fuel use, and business practices. We work closely w
Slide 13: Westport WING
Westport WING Light duty vehicles consume the greatest amount of transportation fuel : = In North America, the light duty truck segment consumes 1.5X the amount of fuel of the medium and heavy duty segments combined. = With the build-out of infrastructure to support passenger cars, light duty could
Slide 14: The Westport WiNG Business Model
The Westport WiNG Business Model KEY-READY, the name says it all We create a ―Key-Ready‖ experience. Just turn the key and drive away. The WiNG Power System is fully integrated at the OEM level. The ownership experience from maintenance to warranty is the same as a standard vehicle. The WiNG P
Slide 15: Facility Overview
Facility Overview Engineering / Technology Center – Plymouth, MI 45,000 sq. ft. facility. Houses Engineering / Design / Testing / Validation. F250/F350 Manufacturing Center – Louisville, KY Adjacent to Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant. 3661 Collins Lane Louisville, KY 40245 Ford Approved Ship
Slide 16: 2012 Ford F250/350 CNG Bi-Fuel Pick Up
2012 Ford F250/350 CNG Bi-Fuel Pick Up System Overview Designed to meet both EPA and CARB emissions certifications 4x2 or 4x4. - 6.75 or 8 ft. beds lengths. Single cab, Super cab or Crew cab. Standard 18.4 GGE Type IV Tank or optional 24 GGE Type IV Tank 200 to 350 mile range (CNG) Com
Slide 17: Three Levels of Testing: Vehicle, System and Component
Three Levels of Testing: Vehicle, System and Component 1. Vehicle Level Testing: Testing uses OEM procedures and facilities. Mileage accumulation to replicate customer service at both the OEM Proving Grounds and in high mileage customer fleets Vehicle level testing includes: Durability testi
Slide 18: Three Levels of Testing: Vehicle, System and Component
Three Levels of Testing: Vehicle, System and Component 2. System Level Testing: Tests performed at OEM facilities utilizing OEM procedures. Subsystem leak testing performed prior to assembly. Final assembly system checks before sign-off and shipping. System level testing includes: Fuel Injecto
Slide 19: Three Levels of Testing: Vehicle, System and Component
Three Levels of Testing: Vehicle, System and Component 3. Component Level Testing: Component testing is part of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements for engineering sign-off In-process testing performed on all major components Stampings and weldments are material checked and we
Slide 20: PPAP Process
PPAP Process Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) utilized in accordance to OEM standards Every component of the final assembly evaluated for complete conformance to design/drawing specifications ―Pre-PPAP‖ line items make the flow into actual PPAP documentation easier
Slide 21: Manufacturing Engineering Systems
Manufacturing Engineering Systems Highly experienced in-house manufacturing engineers with extensive CNG / LPG / LNG / H2 background in high-pressure systems Assembly line design incorporates Lean Manufacturing disciplines and Six-Sigma methods Process documentation and work instructions provi
Slide 22: Manufacturing Systems
Manufacturing Systems Smart numbering system for option configuration management provides error-free order fulfillment Assembly line process featuring individual work stations Electronic Manufacturing Execution System (MES) ―Plant Talk‖ means 100% accurate build and zero-defect quality In-st
Slide 23: EPA Compliance
EPA Compliance Requirements Certified as a ―Clean Alternative Fuel Vehicle Converter‖ Meets OEM emissions standards (Tier 2 Bin 8) Delivers partial demonstration of OBD monitors Additional Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) label required Status Received EPA Certification for
Slide 24: CARB Compliance (Nine States)
CARB Compliance (Nine States CA,CT,ME,MA,NJ,NY,OR,RI,VT ) Requirements Certify as an OEM (small volume manufacturer) Meet OEM emissions standards (Tier 2 Bin 8) Full demonstration of OBD monitors Demonstrate evaporative compliance Testing on both gasoline and CNG Testing with aged part
Slide 25: Ship-Thru Systems
Ship-Thru Systems Trucks will be delivered via Ford ship-through process, providing reduced vehicle shipping costs. Vehicles never leave the Ford system, and are returned after Westport manufacturing to the mixing yard for delivery to the dealer or fleet customer Westport maintains a direct el
Slide 26: F250/350 Service
F250/350 Service All work performed at authorized Westport Ford dealer/distributor 3 Year/36,000 mile limited warranty on: CNG storage tank Westport tank cover CNG fuel filler receptacle Fuel lines Coolant lines Fuel rails Easy to read CNG fuel gauge 5 Year/50,000 mile emission w
Slide 27: Parts Distribution and Support
Parts Distribution and Support Westport process calls for: Website approval to conduct a warranty repair Repair sends order for replacement parts to our manufacturing facility Parts packaged and shipped directly to the dealer via overnight express Parts arrive at dealer with the repair ord
Slide 28: F250/350 Ordering
F250/350 Ordering Direct ordering of final product at Westport LD-authorized Ford dealer / Fleet Management Company Direct ordering at Westport LD authorized Ford dealer distributors Ordering is as easy as RPO Code: 98F (Gaseous Prep) Ship-Thru Code: 31W D9E Complete order on Westport’s
Slide 29: WiNG Power System Pricing
WiNG Power System Pricing Industry-Leading, “No-Haggle” Pricing: Westport LD WiNG Power System Ford F-250 and F-350: $9,750 - ―Key Ready‖ - delivered and fully warranted Standard 18.4 GGE tank Optional 24 GGE tank - $1,200 Fleet and higher-volume pricing available
Slide 30: Marketing and Assistance/Partnerships
Marketing and Assistance/Partnerships Westport LD wants to work with regional natural gas companies and Clean Cities professionals from the US and Canada: Joint customer workshops Tradeshow partnerships Joint advertising/promotional opportunities Local education seminars and community even
Slide 31: Contact Information
Contact Information John Howell Senior Director, Marketing [email protected] Tel: 734-233-6869 Cel: 248-686-9167 www.wingpowersystem.com www.facebook.com/wingpowersystem www.twitter.com/westportwing
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