We chat with Lynn Lyon about the takeaways of the very successful ACT Expo. 2021 in Long Beach An event that brought together the best manufacturers from the best alternative fuel technologies and it was huge!We talk about which one is the top competitor this moment, between Hydrogen, Battery Electric, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) and very interesting Hybrid Solutions.This episode is great! Leave me your comments on LinkedIn or in the Apple Podcast app.

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The ACT Expo 2021 Rundown - Heavy-duty trucks with Lynn Lyon

In this episode, we are joined by Thomas Healy Founder and CEO at Hyliion and we learned a lot about the developments for their truck solutions.  Hyliion is  developing trucks that incorporate an impressive electric powertrain that is powered by a generator that is fueled with renewable natural gas (RNG)See all the images about the products and videos in the PODCAST NOTESVisit Hyliion on social media Hyliion (@hyliion) / TwitterHyliion | FacebookHyliion: Company Page Admin | LinkedInHyliion (@hyliion) • Instagram photos and videosHyliion - YouTube

Hyliion and the onboard generation for electric trucks using RNG with Thomas Healy

In this episode we have the amazing opportunity to talk with Edoardo Di Giomberardino, a financial market expert on natural gas, hydrogen and renewables around the transportation sector and we touch base on LNG in Europe, the US and China, but as well we talked about fuel cell developments with Ceres Power and Advent Technologies on how to use natural gas to power fuel cells. One of the most interesting episodes so far, and specifically dedicated to new technologies around our industry. Please reach out to Edoardo through the following links: Edoardo Linkedin ProfileEdoardo Blog PostsEdoardo stocks insights

Fuel Cells that use Natural Gas, and trends for LNG - Edoardo Di Giamberardino

In this episode, we grasp the view of Rudolf on Global Warming, and we try to go deep on the facts that support this phenomenon. Also, we discuss what's in store for renewables like Wind, Solar and have a quick look on Hydrogen and Nuclear.Hope you find it interesting.Enjoy!Visit Rudolf Linkedin Profile

A different vision on Global Warming and Renewable Energies - Rudolf Huber, President at LNG Europe

We’re going to be learning a lot about the great brands under the umbrella of the group. Companies like BRC, Zavoli, TA, OMVL, EMER and many others. Also we will go deep into the important developments of the HPDI natural gas engine and what its recent certification in China means for this business.Of course it’s also a must for us to go ahead and analyze together with David what the future has in store for the alternative fuels industry.Remember that all the links, images and videos that we will mention in this episode will be in the podcast notes and you can find them by visiting http://ricardocarmona.io/episode29Resources:Check the Westport Fuel Systems WebsiteDavid’s Linkedin Profile 

The HPDI natural gas engine and the future of alternative fuels - David Johnson, CEO at Westport Fuel Systems

It's a moment to reflect and here's what made for us  a successful 2020 and will make 2021 our best year ever. Next season we will have an amazing podcast... 

A sincere recap of 2020 and a simple advice for 2021

The present and future of CNG and Biomethane for Asia - William Aw, VP at ANGVA (Part 2)

It&apos;s time to learn what makes Asia so special around Natural Gas Vehicles. But according to William Aw (VP of ANGVA) one common denominator in countries like China, Singapore, Malaysia, Iran, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand or India is the part that governments play in the massification of our beloved alternative fuel. Unlike American and European markets, in Asia, states play a big role in supporting the companies rooting for natural gas.In part one, we are going to understand the panorama for the top 3 Natural Gas Vehicle population countries in Asia and analyse what made them possible.

Why Asia is the major global player in the NGV industry - William Aw, VP at ANGVA (Part 1)

This company, which started with basic natural gas dehydration products more than 53 years ago, is now at the top of renewable energy developments in 2020. With Innovation at its core their, purification solutions are already leading the way at many CNG, RNG, and Hydrogen facilities.Xebec is a company with air and gas purification and started in the dehydration business for natural gas, but afterward, they developed natural gas dryers in the ’90s.In 2004, new renewable gas purification divisions were created at Xebec, BGX for Biogas, and H2X for Hydrogen for their respective solutions and they're also experts in CNG station filtration and dehydration systems.Daniel explains that their adsorption systems work avoiding all of the moisture and dust to go into the compressor; the water will move to all of your piping, increasing corrosion; and ultimately can go into the vehicles implicating ulterior problems.According to Daniel, it is very important to have present that CNG Stations that receive RNG (Renewable Natural Gas) need to be very aware that depending on the technology being used to produce that RNG, the water content in those streams often have higher residual water content. Since this gas is not as dried, Xebec recommends a fully automated dryer that will regenerate every day. So from my perspective, countries that have not started having RNG injected into the grid, would eventually receive it, so having your station ready it’s a big deal.Daniel explains that what's coming next for Xebec is Hydrogen. There is a significant interest in using hydrogen as a transportation fuel and energy storage solution, and Xebec has the technology to purify Hydrogen up to 99%, which positions the company in a wonderful place for the next few years.Here’s what we discuss in this episode:How Daniel Routhier got into the Natural Gas Business (3:39)About Xebec and the Biogas, Hydrogen and Natural Gas Divisions (5:30)What’s the importance of filtration and drying at your CNG station(11:00)About water content while compressing natural gas (16:15)What happens if your CNG station doesn’t have a dryer (21:15)What are the special filtration needs for RNG refueling stations (29:45)About the importance of tackling the small-size dairy farms and Biogas producers (36:05)On the focus of Hydrogen for Xebec (37:45)Resources:Check the Xebec Website Reach out to Daniel on LinkedInXebec on Twitter

The importance of filtration and dehydration for the CNG, RNG and Hydrogen business - Daniel Routhier from Xebec Adsorption

In this episode, I bring you a webinar interview where I lay out the specific stories on how to select a good CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for your CNG stations and many stories on the actual implementation.We have experienced a great deal of success by implementing our CMMS solution. Increasing preventive maintenance, decreasing corrective maintenance, boosting productivity and employee morale, and reducing costs have already been achieved. We continue very excited to see what the future will bring.Here’s what we discuss in this episode:About what is the business model of Natgas México (3:05)What are the right reasons to select a maintenance software (CMMS)? (5:40)How is the implementation of a maintenance digital platform? (10:10)What are the results for our CNG station company after 3 tears of using a CMMS? (17:00)Q&A rounds at the webinar (26:50)Resources:Check the full article on LinkedInCheck the Upkeep site and solutionReach out to me on LinkedinFollow me on twitter

Maintenance Webinar Audio - Finding the right maintenance software for your CNG station

EN ESPAÑOL!Conversamos muy amenamente con María Fernanda. Para ella es un hecho que no sólo ENARGAS contribuye con el desarrollo de plexos normativos, sino PROMOVIENDO. Su objetivo en esta ocasión es promover el desarrollo de un nuevo marco, para poder hacer la transición del uso del gas vehicular desde los vehículos livianos hasta los vehículos pesados (camiones y buses de corta y larga distancia).El rol actual del ente, implica la intervención y la promoción por parte del estado de manera ACTIVA. Según su consideración se puede verificar que las políticas de éxito que se han implantado en grandes proyectos de huella verde en Europa por ejemplo, estas incluyen la participación del estado, de manera muy consciente, en la generación de todos aquellos mecanismos de coordinación necesarios para garantizar una infraestructura de red de estaciones de carga de gas natural comprimido (GNC) y de gas natural licuado (GNL) cada cierta cantidad de kilómetros. En esto se enfoca ENARGAS en la actualidad.Acá lo que discutimos en este episodio:Cuál es la trayectoria de María Fernanda Martínez? (04:30)Cuál es el papel de ENARGAS en Argentina? (08:50)Cuál es el estatus actual del GNC y el GNL en Argentina (24:50)Cómo se propone la actualización de las normas NAG? (31:05)Cómo luce el GNC en la región para los próximos años (44:00)RecursosChequea el sitio web del ENARGASContacta el perfil de María Fernanda MartínezContacta a María Fernanda por Correo Electrónico mfmartinez@enargas.gob.ar

Mejoras Regulatorias para el GNC en Argentina - María Fernanda Martínez, Gerente de Gas Natural Vehicular de Enargas

Trinidad and Tobago is a massive producer of Natural Gas in the Caribbean, but interestingly the country was offering highly subsidized liquid fuels until 6 years ago.Now, the state-owned NGC CNG company has managed to grow conversions 106% year over year.Take a listen to understand the whole CNG experience of this island, with Mr. Curtis Mohammed who is in charge of conversions and stations for the NGC CNS Company. Impressively the country is growing at a rapid pace, and starting the 2nd phase of ambitious development. The conditions are there and Curtis will share with us how they are working to make CNG a massive fuel for the future.Don&apos;t forget that you can find details about everything we mention in this episode by visiting ricardocarmona.io/episode23 and see all the links, pictures, videos, and contact information that you might need.Here’s what we discuss in this episode:Mr. Mohammed background before joining the NGC CNG Company (4:20)The state of development of T&T before the creation of the NGC CNG (7:45)About the price difference evolution since 2014. (12:20)How the NGC CNG company was created (18:05)The importance of marketing CNG in Trinidad and Tobago (27:00)The best selling sedan in Trinidad in Tobago (28:00)About building a team of experts to review CNG standards (34:00)The biggest hurdles for CNG in Trinidad (42:00)About financing CNG kits in Trinidad & Tobago (44:10)The next five years for the NGC CNG company (51:40)Resources:Check the NGC CNG Website Reach out to the NGC CNG on TwitterNGC CNG on Facebook

The interesting growth of CNG in Trinidad and Tobago - Curtis Mohammed, President at the NGC CNG Company

Imagine that you can set up a CNG station with 4 hoses, without electrical grid supply, without tube trailers complex transportation, in just 5 hours,.The story of Onboard Dynamics goes back to 2012, where Rita Hansen who was involved in many startups associated with alternative energy, listened to a concept developed by a professor in Oregon.Here’s what we discuss in this episode:Rita’s background in alternative fuels (3:35)The first concept for Onboard Dynamics (6:23)How does the Onboard Dynamics CNG Compresor works (9:00)What was the target customer for the first developments?What is the value proposition of implenting a GoFlo CNG station? (17:45)What are the different applications for the GoFlo CNG compressor (20:15)THe GoFill and the GoFlo (26:30)How to set up a CNG Refueling Station in 5 hours (26:15)The story of the Southern California Waste Hauler and big savings (31:30)What’s coming next for Onboard Dynamics in Biogas and Stranded Flare Gas (38:30)How hard it is to develop and field test a new manufactured product (43:10)Resources:Check the Onboard Dynamics WebsiteContact Rita on his email rita.hansen@onboarddynamics.comReach out to Rita on LinkedIn

Modular On-Wheels CNG Compression - Rita Hansen, CEO and Co-Founder at Onboard Dynamics

Sign up for our Job Seeker Program at http://ricardocarmona.io/coachWith the intensification of COVID-19 and all the laid offs around the world, I&apos;ve been receiving several messages per day asking for a job opportunity, and using the wrong strategy to be visible in our industry.Finding a new job is not only about applying to many different job boards. This is a thing of the past. There is a new way to get that new job, and maximizing the use of LinkedIn is the key to increase your visibility. I&apos;ve been in that place, where we are eagerly looking for our next job, and applying isn&apos;t good enough. I want to share with you all those tools that helped me become visible and a go-to person in our industry. Join me and let&apos;s start your journey to a successful NGV Professional.On this training, you will have the opportunity to learn the basics for increasing your visibility and having the knowledge on how to stand out in the NGV Industry.LinkedIn for the NGV IndustryThere is much more to LinkedIn in 2020 than just being a Job Seeking platform, and this can be used to our advantage.Profile RevampingA remarkable profile can increase 60% of your probability of being hired and it captures the attention of head hunters. We will learn a couple of tools to improve it immediately.Building your network properlyLet your network work in your favor. We will learn how important it is to reach out to your next employer the right way, and how to increase (and not reduce) your chances of being hired.Gaining visibilityWe will go through different strategies like content generation and smart interaction with the Linkedin Platform to become influential and a remarkable professional on the platform.-------------About me:I&apos;m decided to help people in our industry to be leaders in this digital platform. The last 2 jobs I&apos;ve landed came from inbound job seeking (employers being attracted by my Linkedin Profile) and it&apos;s time to share this knowledge in a time when it matters. I am a Mechanical Engineer and an NGV Expert with over 12 years of experience.

Inbound Job Seeking: LinkedIn for the NGV Industry - Ricardo Carmona

A natural gas bus drives past you, and it suddenly lights a bulb inside your head, it quickly triggers a click on your mind on how to save money, on how to help your country.This happened to Bruce Winchester around 2009 while working for the Ministry of Natural Resources in Canada, without knowing that several years after that he would be the Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance Executive Director.With all his public policy background experience, he represents the industry (producers, distributors, equipment, fleet users) in one of the countries with the most prolific technology developments around the NGV sector.At this moment Canada showcases around 140 refueling locations, where about 45 of are high capacity, in great locations specific for the long-haul transportation sector. The remaining of those are time filling stations for refuse or bus fleets. Not very impressive numbers considering that Canada is the 3rd largest natural gas producing country in the world.The success stories of Canada in the NGV sector are tightly related to the long history of automotive manufacturing of the country. An industry with a long tradition in automotive technology innovation.Cummins Westport, Agility, Luxfer, and Kraus are examples of innovative leadership and high-quality manufacturing.….More in the Part 2 interview with Bruce that will be published soon.Here’s what we discuss in this episode:How Bruce got into the NGV business (4:30)About the development of the NGV Industry in Canada (10:00)How the companies and truck fleets became interested in NGVs (14:02)Greenhouse Effect Emissions in Canada (18:00)What have been the Federal Government Initiatives regarding NGVs (19:01)How the CNG station market evolved from light-duty to heavy-duty (24:00)How many CNG stations does Canada have? (26:40)The Vedder Transportation success story (29:15)Why Canada is so related to the automotive innovation sector (31:55)About the Cummins Westport, Agility, Luxfer, Kraus and Xebec success stories (40:01)About Xebec Adsorption and other innovation companies (42:50)Resources:Check the Canadian Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance WebsiteCheck Bruce Winchester Linkedin ProfileCheck the Cummins Westport DevelopmentsThe Vedder Transportation Success Story

Bruce Winchester - Executive Director at the Canadian Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance (Part 1) Rebroadcast

To keep up with the natural gas industry involving CNG, LNG, RNG and its related industries, Ricardo Carmona interviews top people sharing their experiences, achievements, challenges and pains which helps to get a better perspective on alternative fuels.Ricardo is an early natural gas advocate since 2007. Developing more than 200 stations projects, including public, heavy duty, mobile virtual and LNG; overseeing conversion kits technologies for OEMs and collaborating for 2 different CNG standards in 2 different countries.For more, visit http://ricardocarmona.io

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