
                 UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
                NATIONAL VEHICLE AND FUEL EMISSIONS LABORATORY
                             2000 TRAVERWOOD DRIVE
                           ANN ARBOR, MI  48105-2498


									     OFFICE OF
									AIR AND RADIATION
April 9, 2012

MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT:  Meeting with VNG Co.

FROM:  Steven Silverman

TO:  EPA Docket # EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0799

On April 6, 2012 various EPA officials met with representatives of VNG Co.  VNG produces infrastructure -- chiefly refueling apparatus, for compressed natural gas vehicles.  They view CNG refueling infrastructure as a bridge to fuel cell electric vehicles, since the same infrastructure used for CNG refueling is compatible with fuel cells (a steam reformer would need to be added).  The company's representatives echoed their public comments that some type of incentive like a multiplier would be appropriate for CNG vehicles, at least in the program's initial years.  A version of the company's presentation is attached.


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