Atmos Energy – A Trip in a CNG Truck

Mike DeArmond drove from Houston, TX to Toronto, Canada to attend the June ESC Technology and Market Assessment Forum. Follow his journey.


Here's some highlights from the trip to Toronto:

 
     • Traveled 1,849 miles in 3 days driving through 10 states to Toronto
     • Spent only $111 on 87 GGE of clean burning natural gas (only had to drive 104 miles on gasoline) 
     • Produced 90 percent less carbon emissions along the way 
     • Had a great time along the way while promoting natural gas as a clean and affordable transportation fuel 
 
Final numbers of the total round trip from Texas to Toronto:
     • Total Miles Traveled - 3135
          -- Nat Gas Miles - 3006
          -- Gasoline Miles - 129
 
     • Total Fuel Consumed - 146.09 gallons
          -- Total Nat Gas Gallons - 137.89
          -- Total Gasoline Gallons - 8.20
 
     • Total Dollars Spent - $297.50
          -- Nat Gas Dollars - $270.20
          -- Gasoline Dollars - $27.30
 
If you did not follow the Texas to Toronto social media adventure, you can check it out with video links below.  click on the image to watch the videos:
 
  
Texas to Toronto
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
Trip Wrap up