Blue Innovations. Source: parking.okstate.edu

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2 Blue Innovations Katy Sokolosky, Communications & Team Leader JJ Stoekl, Business Thomas Hyde, Engineering Braden Warcup, Engineering Jackie Barber, Communications Source: parking.okstate.edu

3 Mission Statement Our mission is to provide our partners with innovative solutions that fit their needs both practically and economically by creating a product that will advance the use of natural gas as an alternative fuel.

4 Problem To take advantage of EPA regulations and green energy initiatives Advance the use of natural gas as an economically viable alternative fuel

5 Objective Create a conversion kit that will allow high-end commercial, self-propelled mowers to run on CNG Help Blue Energy Fuels/TGT to fill an expanding niche market Give businesses and municipalities opportunity to decrease their impact on the environment

6 Client Company Blue Energy Fuels New company Cooperative effort Fueling stations Tulsa Gas Technologies 18 years experience Pioneer in industry Vehicle conversion kits

7 Natural Gas Industry Natural gas is big business in Oklahoma Many companies based in Oklahoma Chesapeake Energy, Devon Energy Source: Source:

8 Economic Conditions Tax incentives for vehicle conversions CNG is roughly half the price of gasoline Globally, CNG is becoming more popular 30.6% growth since 2000 Political support

9 Economic Conditions

10 Regulations DOT regulations Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 304 EPA Regulations California Air Board Regulations Exhaust Emission Regulation Order (adopted 2004, amended 2010)

11 Customers Municipalities, golf courses, airports, large landscaping contractors California lawn mowing companies Prosumers and green consumers

12 Market Research Phone Survey Responses Would use CNG equipment Would not use CNG equipment No Response Contacted 31 lawn care companies Only 12 gave responses

13 Alternative Fuel Competitors Dixie Chopper Eco-Eagle LEHR LM139NP, LM139SP Cub Cadet CC500EL Black & Decker MM875 Source: Craftsman 148-V Neuton CE5 Duracell Source: Source:

14 Same-size competitors Craftsman Professional $1699 Cub Cadet CC760ES $1499 Cub Cadet G1332 $2500 Source: home-and-garden.become.com Source:

15 Fuel Comparison State Pressure (psi) Energy Output (BTU/gallon) Gasoline Liquid 109, ,000 Gallon of Gas Equivalent (GGE) 1 US Gallon Propane (LPG) Liquid ~200 84, US Gallons Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Compressed Gas ~ ,000-44, US Gallons * Energy Output and GGE values for LPG and CNG are at the pressures given

16 Design Comparison Commercial Lawn Mower Size Engine & Horsepower (bhp) Energy Req d (6 hrs)* Volume of Gas Needed** Volume of CNG Needed** Honda 21 Commercial Cub Cadet 33 Wide Area Cub Cadet 33 Commercial Honda , gallons 2.21 GGE Briggs & Stratton , gallons 5.02 GGE Kawasaki , gallons 5.22 GGE * ** Volumes based on lowest Energy Output Value

17 Tank Comparison Type I 100% Steel tank Type II Lightweight Aluminum Liner w/ Carbon-fiber Hoop wrap Source: Source:

18 Tank Comparison Type III Lightweight Aluminum Liner w/ Carbon-fiber Overwrap Type IV 100% Composite Material Source: Source: lincolncomposites.com

19 Tank Comparison Capacity (GGE) Empty Weight (lb) Price Type I $432 Type II $512 Type III $1017 Type IV $1600 Type I, II, III values from: metal-mate.com Type IV values based on quotes obtained from Lincoln Composites

20 Tank Design Permanent Pros Very Secure No interaction with tank removal Hidden and inaccessible to user Can use Type I, II, or III Removable Pros Refuel by a quick tank switch on-site Damaged tank can be replaced quickly Fewer fuel station visits Cons Must transport the mower to refuel at station or refuel using a tank trailer More planning and time Requires professional replacement Cons Less secure More costly tank investment Fittings must be more resistant to wear Limited to Type III, or IV

21 Tank Design Regulations Cost Efficiency/ Functionality Hours per refill Convenience Simplicity Safety Permanent Tank X X X X Removable Tank X X X

22 Permanent Tank Fueling Options Phill Slow-Fill At Home Fuel System Allows for overnight filling Can travel over 100 miles on a single overnight fill All you need is an existing natural gas line and an electrical outlet Source: Source:

23 Permanent Tank Fueling Options Take Mower to CNG Fuel Station Northstar CNG Station- El Paso, TX TGT Dispenser at TGT- Tulsa, OK TGT CNG Tank Trailer Source: Source: Source:

24 Assembled Kit

25 Tank

26 Tubing

27 Regulator

28 Valve

29 Fitting

30 Pressure Gauge

31 Relief Valve

32 Assembled Kit with Shield

33 Tentative Budget Item Quantity Price per ft Price per Sq foot Unit Price Cost of good refuel coupler 1 x x x $69.00 pressure gauge psi 1 x x $95.00 $95.00 pressure relief valve 1 x x $ $ degree 4-way elbow 1 x x $20.00 $ stainless steel pipe 25 in $4.22 x x $ gauge steel sheet 18 sq ft x $3.25 x $ GGE type 4 tank 1 x X $1, $1, CNG regulator 1 x x $60.00 $60.00 ball valve 1 x x $ $ Miscellaneous 1 x x $6.20 $6.20 Total $1,917.50

34 Marketing Plan Green, alternative fuel Long term savings Eco-Eagle complement Campaign Web Print Tradeshows

35 Target Cities EPA s most polluted cities Los Angeles (Long Beach and Riverside, Calif.) Bakersfield, Calif. Fresno-Madera, Calif. Visalia-Porterville, Calif. Merced, Calif. Houston (Baytown and Huntsville, Texas) Sacramento, Calif. Dallas/Fort Worth New York (Newark, N.J. and Bridgeport, Conn.) Philadelphia (Camden and Vineland, N.J.)

36 Issues and Concerns High cost of tank Weight Tank source Safety

37 Spring Semester Where do we go from here? Build prototype Finalize marketing campaign Finalize business model

38 Questions?