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The State of New York has a long history relative to the use of natural gas in mobile sources.  Governor Pataki was the first Governor to actively support the use of natural gas as an alternative fuel as a means of reducing air pollution.  In fact, the state has the nation’s largest inventory of natural gas vehicles in its fleet.

As a result of this commitment, both private and public agencies wanted to go to the next level of fighting dirty air.  Discussions began more than a year ago about how to best achieve this objective.  Policy makers and politicians realized the danger of air pollution to its citizens, especially in those areas with high asthma rates that has been attributed to diesel exhaust. 

By bringing together interested parties from the private and public sectors in a partnership atmosphere, a more concentrated and focused effort can be achieved in the fight to clean up the air.  In addition, the partnership will be able to focus on accelerating the path to a hydrogen economy through joint efforts and the use of new technology.  

As a result of need recognition and the desire of politicians, policy makers and private enterprise to improve the air of its citizens, the New York/Northeast Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership was formed with an overall objective of improving the quality of air we breathe.