Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is the most widely used alternative fuel in the transit industry. Powered by clean burning John Deere natural gas engines, the compressed natural gas buses result in a 90% reduction in particulate matter emissions and a 50% decrease in nitrogen oxides. So whether you use transit or not, that makes the Quad Cities (and the world) a better place to live.

With 25 CNG buses, almost half of our fleet is running on clean burning natural gas. So the next time you see a CNG bus go by, think of what you’re doing to help our QCA environment.

Thanks to clean burning, compressed natural gas engines from John Deere, the skies in the Quad Cities are a little bluer than before. Cleaner air means a cleaner environment, a cleaner Quad Cities.

• Quieter, both interior and exterior noise levels. Engine noise is reduced by up to 5 decibels which corresponds to a 50 percent reduction in noise emission.
• Lower floor allows for easier access while boarding and de-boarding the vehicle.
• Converting of one diesel bus to CNG saves about 145 barrels of petroleum annually at average operating conditions. Given a petroleum price of $120 per barrel, this results in foreign exchange savings of $14,500 per bus per year.
• CNG operation of buses leads to a considerably reduced output of, in particular, visible particulate emissions (black soot) which, besides being a nuisance, is damaging to health. Depending on the specific type of conversion, a reduction of up to 95 percent from approximately 80 kg to only about 4 kg per vehicle per year is possible.

• Seats up to 26 passengers with 2 wheelchair tie downs.
• Larger destination signs.
• Bigger windows for greater visibility.
• Overall increased comfort level.