CityCenter limos to run on compressed natural gas

CityCenter’s fleet of 26 stretch-limousines will be powered by compressed natural gas, in keeping with a commitment developers of the $8.5 billion project have made toward sustainability.

The Lincoln Town Cars will service Aria, CityCenter’s 4,0004-room centerpiece hotel-casino, and the nongaming 1,500-room Vdara Hotel. Both projects are expected to open in December.

Krystal Enterprises, the world’s largest manufacturer of stretch limousines; Clean Energy Fuels; BAF Technologies; and Ford engineers are developing the limousine fleet.

Aria President Bill McBeath said compressed natural gas was selected because of the abundant U.S. natural gas reserves. It is also is one of the cleanest burning alternative fuels available and is generally less expensive than either gasoline or diesel with greater price stability.

“Just as with every element of CityCenter’s design and construction, we’re determined to employ the most innovative solutions possible to grow responsibly,” McBeath said.

MGM Mirage, CityCenter’s primary developer, is pursuing the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for the 76-acre project.

CityCenter’s goal is to become one of the world’s largest environmentally sustainable urban communities.