Immediately Expands US Automotive OEM Market Penetration
Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. (FSYS), a designer, manufacturer and supplier of alternative fuel components and systems for use in transport applications, has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Productive Concepts International LLC (PCI)’s alternative fuel vehicle business for a transaction value of $11.1 million including $975,000 in assumed debt.
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Omnitek Engineering Corporation, a developer of natural gas engines and proprietary diesel-to-natural gas conversion systems, says business is booming for their high-pressure natural gas filters. with more than 20,000 sold since the component’s introduction earlier this year. The filters, which provide protection from solid particulate matter and oil aerosols, are made for light and heavy duty vehicles powered by CNG. Sales have been bolstered by receiving international certification from an independent agency in January, based on tests and standards sanctioned by the United Nationals Economic Commission for Europe, specifically UN-ECE-110R.
IMW will become subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels
Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a provider of natural gas for transportation across North America, and IMW Industries, Ltd. (IMW) have signed a definitive agreement for Clean Energy to acquire IMW for consideration of $125 million plus a cash earn-out arrangement. IMW manufactures and services advanced natural gas fueling compressors and related equipment that is sold to station operators and commercial fleets and has provided more than 1,000 installations in over 20 countries. IMW, a private company, is headquartered near Vancouver, British Columbia and has a second manufacturing facility near Shanghai, China.
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A tamper-proof Viridis RFID tag
Viridis Technologies Inc. (VRY), a Canadian alternative fuel technology company that specializes in the design and manufacture of dispensing systems for vehicles powered by alternative fuels such as Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Compressed Hydrogen Gas (H2), and Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), listed on the Deutsche Börse Open Market at the end of June. The successful launch of the listing is expected to further enable global expansion of Viridis’ CNG, LNG and Hydrogen dispenser business as well as the commercialization of Viridis’ patent pending RFID Verification System. The listing corresponds with the opening of Viridis’ Singapore based technology center, Viridis Technologies (Asia) Pte Ltd.
Landi Renzo S.p.A., developer of CNG and LPG automotive fuel systems and components, has signed an agreement to acquire a 100 % stake in AEB, for a total consideration of approximately Euro 42 million. The final price is subject to adjustment mechanisms based on the value of the net financial position of AEB on 30 June 2010. Founded in 1984, AEB Alternative Fuel Electronics designs and builds electronic devices for converting vehicles to run on CNG or LPG. One of the main reasons cited for the strategic acquisition is to enable the Landi Group to consolidate its technology leadership in national and international markets with significant benefits arising from the integration of technical facilities and know-how for industrial design of electronic components.
In Pakistan, Italian CNG kits manufacturer Landi Renzo, which commenced its assembling operations there in 2007, is planning expansion of production to enhance deliveries to growing export markets. Currently annual production exceeds 45,000 units. Corrado Storchi, External Relations Manager for Landi Renzo, confirmed the reports to NGV Global News, adding that “South-West Asia and South America are very important export countries for us”, with shipments also being made to China, Far Eastern and European countries.
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Alternative Fuel Systems (2004) Inc. (AFS) engine controller shipments to original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) in India over the past three years have now exceeded 20,000 units. President and CEO of the Canadian based company, Jim Perry stated, “This sales level is a major milestone for AFS. We have stated that one of our main objectives is to grow the OEM electronics side of our business. By shipping our 20,000th engine controller to India late last week, we have demonstrated significant progress toward that goal. As well, shipments to customers in other countries for both OEM and aftermarket applications have also shown good growth.”
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WEH TK17CNG Hose Set
German company WEH GmbH, manufacturer of innovative products for connecting and refuelling technology, is now offering complete compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling assemblies consisting of a fuelling nozzle, hose and breakaway coupling ready for installation at fuelling stations for buses trucks and cars. The individual refuelling components feature high flow rates and short filling times. WEH sets are designed for CNG fast filling of vehicles at self-serve fuelling stations and meet the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive PED97/23/EC.
Ragasgo/Hexagon India Manager Ravindra Vasisht with Greenercities Project Leader Mariarosa Baroni, at NGV 2010.
Hexagon Composites ASA opened up the company’s first sub-continent office in India earlier this year, located in Bangalore. Ravindra Vasisht, Country Manager – India for Ragasgo (a Hexagon company) describes Hexagon as a “game-changer in the Indian market”. As for all new markets patience is required, explained Vasisht. India’s highly competitive government-controlled marketplace is currently attuned to Type I and Type II fuel tanks and introduction of the more expensive lightweight products will take some time.
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CAP has developed an after-market retrofit Dual-Fuel system for Volvo FM 13 tractors.
Following a successful 12 month trial using a Genesis installation on a Mercedes Axor unit, Clean Air Power (CAP) has received an order from HAM Group (HAM) for 10 Genesis EDGE Dual-Fuel installations to be fitted on Volvo FM13 tractor units. The order is circa £200,000 (USD 290,000) in value. CAP says the Genesis EDGE unit is more efficient than the original Genesis system, as it takes increased control of the timing of the diesel injection on the engine, enabling between 60-65% substitution of diesel by methane. The original Genesis product enabled 50% of the diesel to be substituted. In a typical vehicle running for 100,000 miles in the UK the Company estimates that this will create a saving of circa £1,000 (USD 1,460) per month per vehicle.
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IMPCO is now accepting orders for BRC FuelMaker VRAs in North America
‘Phill’ order books to open soon.
Almost one year after the assets of Canadian based FuelMaker Corporation were bought by Italian company MTM/BRC, the revitalised company says it’s ready to supply CNG (compressed natural gas) refueling product of any size. BRC’s line of large compressors have been incorporated under the new brand of BRC FuelMaker, which will be responsible for the manufacturing, marketing sales and service for all natural gas refueling systems. Mario Pirraglia, Director of Sales & Marketing, says inclusion of large compressors makes it the only manufacturer in the world offering a complete line of CNG refueling solutions capable of refueling from a single vehicle to thousands.
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Edge and Go Natural to develop a dash mounted programmer for NGVs
Edge Products, developer of performance aftermarket electronics for diesel, gas and alternative fuel vehicles and Go Natural CNG, which specializes in the creation and distribution of EPA and CARB certified CNG conversion kits and CNG hydraulic compressors for fueling stations, recently formalized a joint development agreement. The two Utah-based companies are collaborating on the creation of vehicle programming, electronics, sensors, monitors and controls for dedicated compressed natural gas vehicles and bi-fuel (CNG and gasoline) powered engines. Go Natural CNG will be the exclusive distributor of the products that result from this relationship.
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Chesterfield Biogas's biomethane dispenser and DCA fuel management system.
Chesterfield BioGas in the UK has commissioned its first biomethane dispenser and DCA (driveway card acceptor) fuel management system, supplied by New Zealand-based Compac Industries Ltd. The DCA will utilise Compac’s newly developed USB module which provides a simple solution to changing system parameters and downloading transactions. The company says it is the first to be used in the UK & Europe. Sheffield City Council will be using the dispenser to refuel seven Volkswagen Caddy vans and three Mercedes Sprinter vans as part of a six month trial that if successful will lead to the installation of a permanent refuelling facility and part replacement of its fleet with biomethane powered vehicles.
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Westport Innovations Inc., which engages in research, development, and marketing of high-performance engines and fuel systems using gaseous fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen, and hydrogen-enriched compressed natural gas (HCNG), has reached high volume scale production capability in a deal with one of the world’s largest diesel injector manufacturers, Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC, to supply Westport’s proprietary HD fuel injectors. Production is expected to begin in the second half of 2010. “Delphi provides the production scale-up capability that gives us a major boost in matching the industry’s growth,” said Brad Douville, Westport’s Vice President, Engine Fuel Systems Business. “The secure, scalable supply of our specialized injectors will allow us to reach economies-of-scale in production and costs required by our heavy duty engine OEM customers.”
The Aspro IODM 75 compressor, able to operate on natural gas or electricity
Argentine compressor manufacturer, Aspro has begun shipping an updated line of IODM 75 compressors with optional gas engine or electric motor drives. Matias Mangas, Head of Marketing, said the company has already sold more than 30 units of the new model in recent months, with deliveries currently in transit to India and Bangladesh. Mangas says the company is expected high demand from both countries, with Pakistan and parts of Thailand also showing a key interest. Areas with unreliable electricity supplies are proving most popular for the gas drive option. The Aspro IODM 75 line equipment is made up mainly of an horizontal reciprocating compressor, of 2, 3 or 4 compression stages driven by an electric motor or a gas engine with a direct coupling.
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