Blake Zimmerman of NxtGen Energy Weighs In on Current Statistics Regarding Natural-Gas Vehicles
While Multiple Industries Have Recognized the Potential Benefits of Natural-Gas Vehicles, Current Statistics Suggest That Use of These Automobiles May Not Increase Significantly; Blake Zimmerman, Owner of NxtGen Energy, Describes How These Vehicles Can Become More Popular
(firmenpresse) - HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwired) -- 05/16/13 -- Working with natural gas solutions through his company NxtGen Energy, has maintained a heavy focus on what this energy resource could do for America. He explains that through the steady and secure growth of natural gas development and technology, the nation may be able to not only achieve greater eco-friendliness, but also become less dependent on foreign oil. Although the country has experienced a wealth of natural gas in the past year, Zimmerman notes that industries and consumers still need to develop and adjust to ways to use this prevalent resource -- one example being natural-gas vehicle.
According to a recent from The Washington Post, natural-gas vehicles are not only possible, but they have become widely-used in other countries, such as Argentina. While there are natural-gas vehicles available for use and purchase in the U.S., the article observes many obstacles that prevent them from being popularly used. For instance, a general lack of natural gas filling stations and the higher cost of natural-gas vehicles are noted to have contributed to the slow growth of this resource in a practical sense. Specifically, the article reveals estimates from Pike Research which suggest, "Last year, out of 14.5 million new cars and trucks sold in the United States, just 20,381 ran on natural gas."
Although natural-gas vehicles are more expensive than traditional or hybrid vehicles, Blake Zimmerman explains that these cost hurdles do not always have to exist if the market became more willing to embrace the technology. He states, "Natural gas is significantly less expensive than traditional oil fuels, which means vehicles that run on the resource could pay off in the long-term."
For Zimmerman, the transition -- if it occurs -- is not just about saving Americans money, but also about protecting the environment. For example, The Washington Post reveals, "It burns more cleanly, with fewer emissions. And a switch to natural gas could curtail our reliance on oil. The Natural Resources Defense Council that [a] proposal to switch the U.S. truck fleet to compressed natural gas could reduce oil consumption by one-quarter, or 4.9 million barrels per day."
"While there are many that want to see an immediate transition to natural-gas vehicles, there is a great deal of infrastructure change that needs to occur across multiple industries. If more states begin introducing tax incentives for use of this technology, more natural gas stations are built and the trucking industry embraces this resource, then it is very possible that natural-gas vehicles will not only become more popular among the average consumer, but also less expensive," Blake Zimmerman concludes.
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is a seasoned professional in the natural gas and energy industry and is the owner of NxtGen Energy based in Houston, Texas. Primarily working with oil and natural gas, Zimmerman and his company provide power and production solutions to E&P Companies at well sites. As a safer alternative to diesel or fossil fuels, this service saves harmful emissions from entering the environment. As a Texas A&M graduate and Gas Processors Association member Blake Zimmerman has proven a well-respected industry professional among his community and colleagues. Continuing to grow NxtGen Energy, he hopes to help America become more environmentally friendly in its energy usage and much more independent of foreign oil and fuel.
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