Natural Gas Vehicle Technology Forum 2005 Meeting Summary

Around 80 people attended the Natural Gas Vehicle Technology Forum (NGVTF) Meeting in Washington, DC, on August 2-4, 2005. The meeting featured a work review of natural gas vehicle R&D projects supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. Presentations focused on opportunities and issues facing the natural gas vehicle industry, including:

• Market drivers
• Rules, regulations, codes and standards
• Engine development
• Landfill gas–liquefied natural gas (LNG) for vehicles
• Regional natural gas vehicle partnerships
• Emission testing and evaluation tools
• Fuel prices and availability
• Transition to hydrogen.

To request a specific presentation from this meeting, contact NGVTF. For more information about the meeting and presenters, see the agenda.