TriMas Corporation (TMC), a diversified global manufacturer of engineered and applied products, has announced that Oklahoma-based Arrow Engine Company (Arrow), part of the company’s energy segment, has introduced a newly designed two-throw separable reciprocating gas compressor for use in the compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle fueling market. The VRC-CNG compressor is rated up to 125-horsepower and is capable of four stages of compression.
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Category: Equipment
Arrow CNG Compressor Enters NGV Fuelling Market
February 26, 2010 – 3:07 pm
USA, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Advanced Engine Components Achieves BS IV for CNG Engines in India
February 17, 2010 – 5:32 pm
Australia, Perth
Australian company Advanced Engine Components Limited (AEC) has successfully completed Bharat Stage IV (BS IV) emission testing of its naturally aspirated compressed natural gas (CNG) engines, developed in conjunction with SHIGAN Quantum Technologies Pvt Ltd in India.
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Altech-Eco Adds 2010 Ford Transit CNG Conversion EPA-Certification to its Growing Portfolio
February 9, 2010 – 6:18 pm
Source: EON USA, Ashville NC
Altech-Eco Corporation, the conversion facility for Transeco Energy Corporation, has obtained a Certificate of Conformity (COC) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — the first of its kind from the EPA for a taxi — for their bi-fuel 2010 Ford Transit Connect compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion system. The announcement comes in parallel with Ford’s news on the prep-package option for the Transit Connect Taxi, for incorporation into Ford’s 2011 model due out later this year.
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NaturalDrive Receives 2010 EPA Certification for CNG 6-Liter Truck Retrofits
January 29, 2010 – 6:53 pm
Source: The Auto Channel USA, Phoenix AZ
EPA-certified CNG retrofits now available for the GM Silverado and other GM 2010 models
Laboratory-proven reductions of 51% CO, 41% NOx, and 22% of CO2 greenhouse gas emissions
NaturalDrive Partners, LLC, a small volume manufacturer of alternative fuel retrofits for fleet and consumer applications, has obtained model year 2010 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions certification for its dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) retrofit of the General Motors 6 liter three quarter and full ton trucks. Models covered include the C25, K25, and K35 Silverado and Sierra vehicles in 2WD and 4WD configurations.
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Landi Renzo Enters US CNG Conversions Market – Forms Subsidiary
January 29, 2010 – 12:40 pm
Italy, Cavriago
Two years ago, Stefano Landi, Vice President of Italian entity Landi Renzo S.p.A., acknowledged in an interview reported by Italtrade that his company was keeping an eye on the “potential business developments” in the area of alternative fuels in the USA. Recent US policy and investment incentives and the increasing receptivity to natural gas as a vehicle fuel have clearly stimulated the international automotive CNG and LPG fuel systems company to go to the next step, with its California-based subsidiary Landi Renzo USA Corporation now commencing operational activities. The new company is headed by Mr Andrea Landi, son of Stefano Landi.
Altech-Eco Gains 2010 EPA Conformity Certificate for Ford Focus CNG Conversion in US
January 26, 2010 – 10:39 pm
Source: The Auto Channel USA, Ashville NC
2010 Certificate of Conformity builds on 2008 and 2009 achievements
Altech-Eco Corporation of Asheville, North Carolina has obtained a Certificate of Conformity (COC) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their Dedicated 2010 Ford Focus compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion system. This is the only EPA certified 2010 CNG system for the 2010 Focus worldwide, says a report by The Auto Channel. The dedicated mono-fuel system means that the vehicle uses 100% natural gas.
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Kenworth Expands Product Line with Cummins Westport Natural Gas Engine
December 22, 2009 – 1:14 am
Canada, Vancouver BC
8.9 L, 250–320 hp 660–1,000 lb-ft torque US EPA & CARB 2010
Kenworth T800 short hood and W900S models to get Cummins Wesport ISL G natural gas engine
Kenworth Truck Company is expanding its product line in North America with the introduction of the Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas engine for the Kenworth T800 short hood and W900S models. Now available for order, Kenworth’s natural gas models are focused on vocational, municipal, and pickup and delivery applications. Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI) is a provider of high-performance, alternative fuel engines for the global market.
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Bolivia to Test Imported Chinese CNG 4500cc Engines
December 1, 2009 – 12:50 am
Source: Eldeber.com & Hidrocarburosbolivia.com Bolivia
Bolivia’s National Hydrocarbon Agency (ANH) has given the green light for commencement of its CNG conversion program in Cochabamba. Conversions, due to commence in about two weeks, will include replacing aged CNG cylinders that have been in service since Bolivia first moved to natural gas vehicles approximately 15 years ago, with new CNG cylinders on about 14,000 vehicles. In Santa Cruz, immediate emphasis is on converting diesel buses, for which the government has plans to endorse the purchase of 6,000 Chinese motors.
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Emerson’s Micro Motion Coriolis Meters MID-Certified – Suited for LNG
November 17, 2009 – 11:23 am
Emerson Micro Motion ELITE Coriolis Meter
Emerson Process Management has obtained an extension to its MID (Measurement Instrument Directive) certificate to include Micro Motion ELITE Coriolis meters for low flow applications. The Micro Motion meters are ideally suited to cryogenic applications for dispensing liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel to motor vehicles, including public transport and trucks. MID certification means that when these new, compact flowmeters are used as a component of a complete measuring system, such as a fuel dispenser, it is not necessary for the dispenser manufacturer to type test and certify the devices – saving both time and money for the dispenser manufacturer.
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Advanced Engine Components Enters Agreements for Indian Production
October 27, 2009 – 5:15 pm
Australia, Perth
Western Australian based Advanced Engine Components (AEC) has signed a Technical Assistance Agreement and a Development and Supply Agreement with SHIGAN Quantum Technologies Pvt Ltd (SQT) of India. The agreements assist AEC in funding development of a leading Indian OEM’s naturally aspirated and turbo-charged, natural gas, four and six cylinder engines for buses and trucks. The agreements also satisfies the OEM’s localization requirement for local production of the AEC compressed natural gas system components.
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Alternative Fuel Systems JV Formed Between Minda and Emer
October 13, 2009 – 1:03 pm
India, New Delhi
India’s NK MINDA Group, an automotive supplier of proprietary solutions to OEMs, and Italy’s EMER spa, a global player in the Alternate Fuel Vehicles (AFV) sector, have formed an equity joint venture (JV) to design, produce and sell alternate fuel systems and components for India and multiple global customers. “With the complementary skills and experience brought to the new venture by its founding parents, we look forward to the successful launch of a major new initiative in the alternate fuels industry”, said Sergio Ravagli, EMER’s President of the Board.
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Xebec Certified Vendor in China
September 14, 2009 – 4:25 pm
Canada and China
Canadian company Xebec Adsorption Inc., providers of equipment for the purification and dehydration of natural gas for natural gas vehicle (NGV) refueling stations, has become a certified vendor of natural gas dehydration equipment to Sinopec and CNPC – both leading Chinese energy companies and developers of compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations in China. In the year to date, Xebec says it has received orders for a total of four natural gas dryers from these companies for CNG stations to be constructed in late 2009. Natural gas dryers are used to remove moisture from natural gas distributed by pipeline to meet the requirements of fuel-grade CNG.
New Delphi CNG Injector to Reduce Emissions by 25%, Ready 2011
September 14, 2009 – 12:23 am
Luxembourg
Delphi CNG Injector in development for 2011 launch
Delphi Corporation has announced new developments in the area of fuel injection systems, ignition, valve train and ancillary systems to assist European manufacturers of gasoline engines to meet growing demands for reduced CO2 and other tailpipe emissions without the cost and risk of radically different technologies. Included is a new CNG injector which Delphi’s chief engineer advanced powertrain, Dr. Walter Piock, says “is optimised for the unique chemical and physical properties of this low lubricity fuel”. The proposed new CNG injector can be driven by a typical gasoline ECM (Electronic Control Module) which enables low cost implementation. The planned introduction date is toward the end of 2011. Delphi meanwhile has also released worldwide emissions standards guides for heavy and light duty vehicles which may be of interest to NGV Global readers.
(This article also available in Spanish)
Aspro Launches Two-in-One Variable CNG Compressor
July 16, 2009 – 4:45 am
Aspro's 2 in 1 CNG compressor
Designed for variable inlet pressures – 14 – 250 bar
Compressed natural gas (CNG) systems developer Aspro GNC has launched their latest CNG compressor offering, a two-in-one variable system featuring a standard and booster compressor in the one unit. Designed for off pipeline or low inlet pressure applications, the unit handles inlet pressures ranging from 14 to 250 bar, adjusting itself automatically if pressure varies during operation.
