CNG is NOT for LPG Systems – Safety Bulletin

March 12, 2010 – 6:39 pm

Death Trap - an illegal CNG to LPG adapter

Recent incidents in Sweden have prompted the IANGV to issue a reminder to motorists that compressed natural gas (CNG) is not suitable for cars fitted with LPG (liquefied petroleum gas or propane) systems. As LPG systems are not designed to cope with the pressure of CNG systems, components and cylinders have been known to burst with drastic consequences. Despite strict standards being enforced worldwide for CNG dispensing systems, motorists have circumvented the system using dangerous, illegally manufactured adaptors. Motivated to save a few dollars on fuel, many motorists have paid a higher price through injury and even death. Read More »

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“Fleet Day” a Major Feature of AF&V 2010

March 12, 2010 – 6:28 pm | USA, Las Vegas NV

Program focuses on Public and Private Fleet Managers – Las Vegas, May 9-12

Program highlights have been announced for the 16th AFVi Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference and Expo (AF&V 2010), to be held in Las Vegas from May 9-12. AF&V 2010 attendee focus is on public and private fleet managers, with a “Fleet Day’ added to the program for the first time. Keynote speakers include T. Boone Pickens, creator of The Pickens Plan,  and John Davis, Executive Producer and creator of MotorWeek, US television’s longest running automotive series. Read More »

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Madrid Towing Vehicles Switch to CNG

March 12, 2010 – 6:26 pm | Spain, Madrid
Madrid Movilidad tow trucks - yet another application for CNG

Madrid Movilidad tow trucks - yet another application for CNG

Madrid Movilidad SA is contributing further to environmental sustainability for the City of Madrid by commencing a program to replace 71 towing vehicles in its fleet with low-emission vehicles, including 16 that will operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). The replacement program to phase in the new trucks will be completed by the end of this year, part of a seven million Euro program that runs into 2014. The Euro V trucks will meet EEV (Environmentally enhanced vehicle) requirements.

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CNG Acterra Chassis for Sale – Unused

March 12, 2010 – 7:31 am | USA, Alabama

Schwarze Sterling Acterra

Dual-control

Schwarze, a sweeper manufacturer in Huntsville, Alabama has 5 unused surplus Sterling CNG Acterra dual-control chassis’ available for purchase. As Schwarze is a manufacturer, these chassis come new with warranty as per the following details:

Basic vehicle warranty two years/unlimited distance
Engine warranty  two years or 100,000 kms
Transmission and rear axle warranties  two years and unlimited distance. Read More »

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Natural Gas Buses for Atlanta Coming On Line

March 6, 2010 – 11:34 pm | Source: pbaonline | USA, Atlanta GA

One of the new CNG buses joins the MARTA fleet

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is rolling out new CNG buses, one at a time, as part of its policy to replace obsolete stock with new environmentally friendly buses. According to a report by pbaonline that policy has set a limit of twelve years or 500,000 miles, whichever comes first. 18 of the new buses are being funded with American Recovery and Reinvestment (ARRA) funds. Read More »

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Russian Billionaire Kickstarts NGV Production in Russia

March 6, 2010 – 1:53 pm | Source: RIA Novosti | Russia, Togliatta

The AvtoVAZ site in Tolyatti

The Russian city of Togliatta (Tolyatti), near the Volga River in the Samara Oblast, is a struggling automotive manufacturing hub. Now the city’s economy is about to be boosted by a new hybrid car project that is the brainchild of Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov – said to be the first project of its kind in the country. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has reportedly backed a proposal to build a pilot factory with a capacity of 10,000 vehicles, that will produce bi-fuel (natural gas/gasoline) cars, according to RIA Novosti. Read More »

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Lincoln Composites Obtains Initial Order for TITAN™ Modules

March 6, 2010 – 9:40 am | USA, Lincoln NE

Lincoln Titan bulk gas transport module

Lincoln Composites, US-based subsidiary of Norway’s Hexagon Composites ASA, has received a purchase order for two TITAN™ modules for the storage and transportation of compressed natural gas (CNG) in the Dominican Republic. In placing this order, Linea Clave will become the first to operate a TITAN™ bulk gas hauling system in the Western Hemisphere. The modules will be used to deliver natural gas to the Consorcio Energetico Punta Cana-Macao (CEPM) power generation station in the eastern part of the Dominican Republic. Read More »

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CNG-fuelled Bus Completes 322,000 Km Altoona Test – All Clear

March 5, 2010 – 8:38 am | USA, Chino CA
Creative Bus CNG installation trumps at Altoona

Creative Bus CNG installation all clear at Altoona

A CNG fueled cutaway bus recently completed the demanding Altoona Bus Test without any unscheduled maintenance or repairs to the CNG fuel system. Built on the Ford E-450 chassis, the cutaway bus is 25′ in length and has a passenger capacity of twenty one. The proprietary compressed natural gas fuel system was designed and installed in California by Creative Bus Sales, a company that specializes in CNG bus conversions. Read More »

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IANGV Calls for Nominations for 2010 NGV Champion Awards

March 4, 2010 – 5:14 pm

IANGV logoNominations Close 19 March

Awards Presented at NGV Rome 2010 Closing Ceremony

The IANGV invites nominations for the 2010 NGV Champion awards. Presented every year since 2002 the awards recognise and honour individuals who, by their actions and endeavours, have promoted and inspired the development of a significant NGV program and activity. Read More »

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Fiat Automobiles Dominates European CO2 Emission Reduction Rankings

March 4, 2010 – 5:13 pm | Italy
Fiat Doblo Natural Power

Doblo Natural Power - one of Fiat's stable of low-emission methane-powered performers

Lowest average value CO2 emissions for Fiat Brand and Group in 2009

New Doblo Natural Power builds Fiat’s NGV stable

Among Europe’s best-selling automotive brands and for the third year running, Fiat Automobiles has logged the lowest average value for CO2 emissions of cars sold in 2009: 127.8 g/km (it was 133.7 g/km in 2008). The accomplishment was recognised by JATO, leading automotive advisory and research service provider. The bottom line shows FIAT ahead of Toyota (130.1 g/km), Peugeot (133.6 g/km), Renault (137.5 g/km), Citroen (137.9 g/km), Ford (140.0 g/km), Opel/Vauxhall (148.9 g/km), Volkswagen (150.4 g/km), AUDI (160.9 g/km) and Mercedes (176.4 g/km). Read More »

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter NGT Now Available in Australia

March 4, 2010 – 5:11 pm | Australia

The Sprinter NGT - bi-fuel model now available in Australia

For the first time, Mercedes-Benz Australia is offering a factory-fitted bi-fuel natural gas alternative to the Australian marketplace – the EU5-compliant Sprinter NGT. The bi-fuel vehicle (which operates on both petrol and natural gas, alternating at the push of a button) is available as the 316 NGT (Mid-Wheelbase and Long-Wheelbase van and cab-chassis) and the 516 NGT (single cab-chassis). Thanks to mechanical supercharging, the engine develops an output of 115 kW and a maximum torque of 240 Nm. These figures apply whether in natural gas or petrol operation, outperforming the previous versions of Sprinter available in Australia. Read More »

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Philippines CNG Bus Plans Expand to Include the Visayas by 2015

March 3, 2010 – 10:42 pm | Philippines, Iloilo City

Buses fuelled by compressed natural gas (CNG) are expected to operate in the Visayas, the central region of the Philippines, by 2015, according to a Philippine Government Information Agency report.  Around 178 buses are expected to be CNG-fueled by 2015 and 1,314 buses by 2030, said Assistant Director Carmencita A. Bariso of the Department of Energy. Implementation will bolster the government’s efforts to attain energy sufficiency and independence from foreign oil. Read More »

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Energtek Joins Filipino NGV Program

March 3, 2010 – 3:47 pm | Philippines, Manila

Energtek Philippines Inc., a fully-owned subsidiary of Energtek Inc., a developer of Adsorbed Natural Gas (ANG) technology, has been certified as a duly accredited participant in the Filipino Natural Gas Vehicle Program for Public Transport (NGVPPT). The company’s CNG Lite(TM) system for small vehicles is particularly suitable for tricycles, one of the most popular forms of transportation in the Philippines. Read More »

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Fiat Sets New Benchmark with Twin-Air Bi-fuel Engine

March 3, 2010 – 2:19 am | Italy
Fiat 900cc two-cylinder TwinAir engine

The Fiat 900cc two-cylinder Twin-Air engine - launched in Geneva

The Twin-Air engine will produce less than 100gms/km CO2

Visitors to the Geneva Motor Show this year will find the two cylinder 85 HP Twin-Air (900 cc) engine, developed by Fiat Powertrain Technologies to run on either natural gas or petrol. In the world preview, the engine will be displayed both in a showcase and fitted aboard a Fiat 500, the first model on which it will be introduced next September. Performance details are expected to be revealed at the show. Read More »

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Everest Kanto Enjoys Solid CNG Cylinder Orders

March 2, 2010 – 11:35 am | India

Chanda Makhija Thadani, company secretary for Everest Kanto Cylinder Ltd,  has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange that the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries have received three significant orders, from India, the United Arab Emirates and China, totalling USD 27 million. Read More »

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