The Ledcor Group of Companies has purchased more than 200 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, creating one of the largest fleets of CNG vehicles in Canada. The 2014 and 2015 Ford Transit Connect cargo vans have been converted by G.W. Anglin Manufacturing to incorporate CNG fuel systems from Altech-Eco, making them the first vehicles of their kind.

“Converting a significant portion of our light-duty vehicle fleet makes good economic sense for Ledcor and is aligned with our sustainability goals,” said Scott Lyons, COO, Ledcor Technical Services. “We estimate we’ll reduce our annual fuel costs by about 30 per cent and reduce our green-house gas emissions by approximately 23 per cent or 2,000 tonnes of CO2e per year.”

Ledcor has invested over $10 million in natural gas vehicles to date. Each vehicle incurs a significant up-fitting cost associated with converting the vehicle to run on CNG. The costs are partially offset by FortisBC’s incentive program, for the vehicles deployed to operate in British Columbia. Ledcor also owns 15 class eight liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks. The CNG vehicles will be deployed throughout British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan

Natural gas vehicles have significantly lower exhaust emissions then typical vehicles, including 70 – 90 per cent less carbon monoxide, 75 – 95 per cent less nitrogen oxides and 20 – 30 per cent less carbon dioxide. The vehicles also see less corrosion and wear in engine parts, resulting in a more durable, productive and reliable vehicle fleet.