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Category: Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV)

Caddy Roncalli BiFuel Stars in VW Circus

February 3, 2012 – 4:19 am | Germany

The special edition VW Caddy Roncalli BiFuel

After a successful debut in 2011 VW has again presented a special edition VW Caddy for a limited two-month offer. Adopting the name of renowned German “Circus Roncalli” to promote its own circus star, the VW Caddy Roncalli Edition range includes the compressed natural gas (CNG) powered Caddy Roncalli BiFuel (petrol/CNG). Compared with the standard model the EcoFuel Roncalli is capable of 50% less fuel costs (under current conditions). VW is offering a very favourable price advantage of up to EUR 6268 (USD 8247) for the bi-fuel model only, cheaper than most of the diesel models on offer.

(This article compiled using information from Volkswagen)

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CNG-Powered Street Sweepers Save Millions of Rubles in Russia

February 2, 2012 – 7:29 pm | Russia, Naberezhnye Chelny

CNG-powered Kamaz vehicles on display

The municipality of Naberezhnye Chelny, located in the the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, recently hosted a conference on “CNG KAMAZ Vehicles”, which was initiated by OJSC KAMAZ – OOO RariTEK, the manufacturer. Participants learned of the many benefits of utilising natural gas fuelled vehicles. The municipality was able to report on its experience operating 8 combined street-sweeping dump trucks leased from Kamaz early 2011. The CNG fuelled ED-405AGs, based on KAMAZ-65115-30 chassis and operating to Euro IV standard, reduced operational costs by more than 2 million rubles (almost USD 66,000) over 8 months.

(This article compiled using information from a Kamaz press release)

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EQT Promotes NGVs Via Grants to Non-Profit Organisations

February 1, 2012 – 4:05 pm | USA, Pittsburgh PA

EQT Foundation, set up by US energy company EQT Corporation in 2003 to support the environment and encourage the development of safe, healthy, diverse, livable communities, has awarded more than USD 900,000 in grants to five Pittsburgh area non-profit organizations to support community programming and promote the use of Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs).
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EcoDual Gains EPA Compliance Listing for Dual-Fuel Conversions of Cummins ISX Engine

February 1, 2012 – 3:05 pm | USA, Beaufort SC

EcoDual, LLC, a provider of dual-fuel conversion systems for heavy duty diesel trucks, has achieved authorization from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to begin installing its systems on 2004 to 2009 Cummins ISX engines. The EcoDual conversion kit for the 15L Cummins ISX engine, one of the most widely used engines in heavy duty trucking with more than 1 million currently in service, will provide fleets with an opportunity to substitute low cost natural gas for expensive diesel fuel.
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Clean Energy and Navistar Jointly Facilitate Natural Gas Fueling Solution

February 1, 2012 – 11:08 am | USA, Seal Beach CA

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. , major provider of natural gas fuel for transportation across North America, has signed a strategic joint marketing and fueling agreement with truck and engine manufacturer Navistar International Corp. Clean Energy will provide a comprehensive CNG/LNG fueling solution designed to meet Navistar customer demands and bring new customers into the natural gas market.
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NGVAmerica Applauds Obama for Urging More Use of Natural gas in Transportation

January 30, 2012 – 2:58 pm | Source: NGVAmerica | USA, Washington

NGVAmerica, the trade association that represents the U.S. natural gas vehicle industry, hailed President Obama’s call for using more natural gas in the transportation sector. The President made this call last week at a United Parcel Service (UPS) facility in Las Vegas when he discussed his clean energy blueprint, first announced during the State of the Union address.
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Greenkraft Inc Obtains CARB Certificate/EO for 2012 GM 6.0L in Natural Gas

January 23, 2012 – 5:43 pm | USA, Santa Ana CA

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued an Executive Order (EO) on Greenkraft Inc’s 2012 dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems on General Motors 14,000 GVRW and above 6.0 8-cylinder engine. Greenkraft, Inc is a manufacturer of alternative fuel systems for use in transportation applications. In addition the GM engine can be installed in 14,000 trucks and above as a repower to run on CNG instead of diesel, which can help reduce the cost of fuel for fleet operators.
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VW Passat TSI EcoFuel Earns ADAC “Car of the Future” with Natural Gas

January 20, 2012 – 8:18 pm | Germany

VW Passat TSI EcoFuel - "Car of the Future"

Germany’s ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club e.V.) has declared its annual choices for Yellow Angel Awards and once again the natural gas powered VW Passat TWI EcoFuel has been designated “Yellow Angel” in the Car of the Future Category. It received the same award in 2011.
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Pakistan Government Acts Decisively to Address CNG Concerns

January 19, 2012 – 5:09 pm | Source: Online | Pakistan, Islamabad

All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) delegation plays pivotal role

Following a long period of turmoil around natural gas supply for vehicle fuel and a string of incidents contentiously associated with compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems, a delegation of All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) has met with Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani about CNG load shedding, gas pricing and gas infrastructure development surcharge issues, reports Online. Discussion also covered a natural gas vehicle (NGV) safety check campaign.


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Indonesia Plans for Natural Gas Vehicle Expansion

January 13, 2012 – 1:05 pm | Source: Jakarta Globe | Indonesia

A Pertamina CNG station

Indonesia is gearing up to encourage private motorists to shift to natural gas vehicles (NGVs) with plans to add 110 new gas stations in Java at an estimated cost of Rp 4 trillion (USD 435 million), reports The Jakarta Globe. Deputy energy and mineral resources minister, Widjajono Partowidagdo, said the government is serious about developing gas-fuelled transportation. Jakarta has been earmarked for 19 of the new stations, with construction to commence in April.


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Tata Motors Showcases CNG Vehicles at India Auto Expo

January 13, 2012 – 9:07 am | India, New Delhi

Tata Motors Nano CNG Concept

As part of its commitment to alternative fuel technologies, India’s Tata Motors has demonstrated the compressed natural gas powered Tata Nano CNG Concept and the Tata Magic IRIS CNG at the 2012 Auto Expo in New Delhi. Tata says the Nano showcases the company’s capability to develop all kinds of vehicles for CNG applications. The sequential gas injection system has been calibrated with the EMS system for smart switching between CNG and gasoline fuel systems. The car comes with software with safety strategies like automatic cut-off CNG supply even in the case of diminutive leakages and automatic fuel quality checks.


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Chrysler Will Sell NGV Pickups to Fleets in 2012

January 11, 2012 – 11:54 am | Source: Bloomberg Businessweek | USA

Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat and Chrysler Group LLC, has stated in an interview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, that Chrysler plans to begin selling natural gas-powered pickups in the U.S. this year, targeting fleet customers, reports Bloomberg. “We are going to bring them here, there is no doubt,” Marchionne reportedly said, adding that natural gas engines are the “best option”. Chrysler executives have said they plan to begin deliveries of vehicles using the technology to the U.S. by 2017.

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Lohia Offers Humsafar CNG Three-Wheeler at Auto Expo

January 8, 2012 – 1:50 am | Source: Deccan Herald | India, New Delhi

Lohia Auto Industries, a division of Lohia Group of Companies, which has built its reputation around manufacturing of electric two wheelers, has captured attention at India’s Auto Expo 2012 with the launch of the Humsafar three-wheeler offered in a CNG variant, reports the Deccan Herald. This is Lohia Auto’s first foray into the commercial three-wheeler market. The one-tonne capacity Humsafar meets the Bharat Stage 3 emission standard and is claimed to achieve 36 km per litre. The Humsafar, which is includes a cargo version, is expected to hit the market in March.

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Ashok Leyland Launches the Flat-Floor ‘Jan Bus’ with CNG

January 7, 2012 – 3:28 am | Source: Silicon India | India, New Delhi

Ashok Leyland's 'Jan Bus'

Indian heavy vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland has used the 2012 Auto Expo in New Delhi to launch its new low and flat floor bus with front-mounted engine. The five-door bus has been designed as a single-step bus, claimed by the company to be a world first, and is purpose-built for the Rapid Transit System (BRT), reports Silicon India. The bus is available in both both compressed natural gas (CNG) and diesel versions, in Bharat Stage III or IV emission standards, and in air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned options.

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Bajaj Introduces Compact 4-Wheeler With CNG Option

January 4, 2012 – 12:28 am | Source: Times of India | India, New Delhi

Bajaj RE60 - optional CNG

It’s small, compact, cuboid, low-powered, low-cost, eco-friendly and functional. It’s Bajaj Auto Ltd’s first foray outside of its traditional motorbike and rickshaw market into a four-wheeler segment. The Bajaj RE60 was introduced at a news conference in New Delhi, ahead of the Delhi AutoExpo. Bajaj’s managing director Rajiv Bajaj said the RE60 would create a new market in the subcontinent when it goes on sale around the middle of the year. One of the three options available will be a compressed natural gas (CNG) model.


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