3M announces certification for CNG tank

February 26, 2013

3M, St. Paul, Minn., has completed the NGV2-2007 certification process for its first compressed natural gas (CNG) tank. The 21.5- by 60-in. tank is designed for light- and medium-duty pickup trucks and corporate fleet vehicles.

The tank features nanosilica technology, which allows lighter weight and greater capacity than similar tanks, the company reports.