The city of Toronto is experimenting with a new type of garbage truck, one that is powered by compressed natural gas and could potentially be powered by biofuel created from household waste in the future.
“Pending results from a pilot program, the City hopes to convert biogas produced from digesting Green Bin organic material into compressed natural gas for distribution across Enbridge’s system,” said Geoff Rathbone, General Manager of Solid Waste Management Services. “In essence, Toronto will be making its own natural gas. Our two Green Bin processing facilities have the potential to produce enough natural gas to take our entire fleet of 300 waste trucks off diesel. Creating natural gas from kitchen waste will be the first operation of its kind in North America.”
The new truck features a Cummins Westport ISL G engine that meets emission standards without any modifications. And if successful, the pilot program could lead to a more long-term and widespread commitment for similar green vehicles.
Via Inhabitat
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