Category: Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz Celebrates Milestone With Citaro G CNG

August 31, 2010 – 9:59 am | Germany, Stuttgart/Mannheim

MB CNG Citaro displays celebratory signage

After just twelve years of production, the 30,000th Mercedes-Benz Citaro has now been delivered. The Citaro G CNG sporting silver metallic paintwork offset with traffic orange is fitted with an environmentally friendly natural gas engine. The M 447 (h)LAG engine rated at 240 kW (326 PS) complies with the EEV (Enhanced Environmentally friendly Vehicle) emissions standard without a particulate filter. Customers have been able to order the alternative CNG drive from the modular system for their Citaro ever since 1998.
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Maruti Suzuki Launches Five Factory Fitted CNG Models

August 13, 2010 – 2:54 pm | India, New Delhi

Maruti-Suzuki launches five iGPI-fitted NGVs simultaneously.

Introduces Next Generation CNG Technology

India’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki has unveiled its flagship CNG engine technology, ‘intelligent-Gas Port Injection’ or i-GPI on five popular models. The CNG vehicles were unveiled by Mr. Jairam Ramesh, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) Environment and Forests in the presence of senior government dignitaries and the Maruti Suzuki management team. The natural gas vehicle models include SX4, Eeco, WagonR, Estilo and Alto and are being launched in Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Gujrat.
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VW CrossTouran EcoFuel – Lifestyle with Natural Gas

August 11, 2010 – 2:31 am | Germany, Wolfsburg

VW CrossTouran TSI EcoFuel now available for order.

Volkswagen will take orders for the new CrossTouran EcoFuel as from 12 August. Volkswagen’s ‘more extrovert’ compact MPV is available from a starting price of €27,700 (USD 35,800). It comes with a modified road kit complete with longer suspension springs, getting 20 millimetres more ground clearance than the standard model.
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Alternative Fuel Systems Announces Project for India’s Bajaj Auto Ltd

August 11, 2010 – 1:47 am | Canada, Calgary

One of Bajaj's current 3-wheel commercial vehicles - the GC Max CNG

Alternative Fuel Systems (2004) Inc. (AFS) together with Indian partner Advantek Fuel Systems Pvt. Ltd. (Advantek), is working with Bajaj Auto Limited (Bajaj) on a development project involving a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelled version of a three-wheeled commercial delivery vehicle. AFS says Bajaj Auto is ranked as the world’s fourth largest two- and three-wheeler manufacturer.
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New Model Fiat Doblò

August 1, 2010 – 2:59 pm | Italy
Fiat Doblo Natural Power

Fiat's New Doblo Natural Power produces 134 g/km CO2 emissions.

Fiat has released brief details of its 2010 model New Doblò Natural Power, first announced in November 2009. The seven seater vehicle combines a CNG/petrol bi-fuel supply system and a 1.4 16v T-JET Euro 5 engine, to reach a top speed of 172 km/h and produces 134 g/km CO2 emissions. Fiat says a full tank (16.2 kg) costs 14 euros (USD 18.20); at current fuel prices it will cost  25 euros (USD 32.50) to travel 600 km (about the distance from Milan to Rome), compared to 60 euros (USD 78.00) for the same distance on petrol – a saving of well over 50%.
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50 CNG Buses Commence Service in Xiamen

July 30, 2010 – 4:41 am | Source: whatsonxiamen | China, Xiamen

King Long CNG-powered City Bus, model XMQ6891G

Xiamen Bus Group, located in Xiamen, Fujian province, will shortly receive 50 CNG buses for city transportation, with more bus routes and increased frequency driving the demand, reports whatsonxiamen. The buses are manufactured by King Long United Automotive Industry Co., Ltd, also in Xiamen and are due for delivery in August.
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VW Caddy EcoFuel 2011

July 25, 2010 – 2:36 am | Source: Automania | Germany

Volkwagen's restyled Caddy EcoFuel for 2011

The Volkswagen Caddy EcoFuel 2011 has been redesigned to increase cargo space when rear seats are removed, reports Automania. The Caddy achieves a load capacity of 3030 litres, while the Caddy Maxi reaches 3880 litres. Both vehicles are powered by a 2.0-liter, 109 hp, EcoFuel natural gas (CNG) engine.

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Singapore’s Sembcorp To Launch Trial of MB Econic CNG Truck For Waste Collection

July 20, 2010 – 12:34 am | Singapore

The CNG-powered Econic stands ready for trial in Singapore (image: motormuse.com)

Sembcorp Environment, Singapore’s largest environmental solutions company, has launched a trial for a new environmentally-friendly compressed natural gas (CNG) truck to be deployed in its waste collection services. Sembcorp is reportedly the first company in Asia to use this state-of-the-art truck, the Mercedes-Benz Econic, in its operations. The company is partnering Daimler South East Asia in this one year trial, which aims to test market response and customer demand for CNG vehicles in the municipal, industrial and commercial waste market.
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India NGV Market to Heat Up

July 20, 2010 – 12:04 am | Source: The Economic Times (Web Edition) | India, New Delhi

Maruti has added the Eeco to its list of proposed CNG-powered models.

Maruti Suzuki is determined to compete strongly in the very active compact segment of India’s automotive market. According to an Economic Times report, confirmed by Maruti Suzuki, deregulation of petrol and diesel prices has made alternative fuel vehicles even more attractive and the company is responding with pending launches of natural gas vehicles and is considering offering CNG options across other segments. In addition to previously reported models, Maruti will offer a CNG option for the Eeco in the multi-purpose category.
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Ford Offers F-Series V10 With CNG Option in the US

July 17, 2010 – 4:29 pm | USA, Dearborn MI

Ford F-Series trucks to get 6.8-liter V10 with alternative fuel option (CNG or LPG)

Ford Motor Company has added an alternative fuels engine prep package to its options for the 2012 F-Series medium-duty chassis cab gasoline powertrain (6.8-liter V10), available for order in the fourth quarter of 2011. The conversion option, which will soon be available on F-450 and F-550 Super Duty chassis cab trucks that use the 6.8-liter V10, enables the use of efficient, clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane (LPG, or liquefied petroleum gas).
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GM India Launches CNG Version of Chevrolet Aveo

July 16, 2010 – 12:58 am | India, Mumbai

GM India launches the CNG Aveo in Mumbai.

General Motors India has carried out a launch of the CNG version of its Chevrolet Aveo mid-size sedan at a ceremony in Mumbai, presided over by its President and Managing Director Mr. Karl Slym. The Aveo CNG, with its bi-fuel vehicle with a full-size petrol tank, is claimed to be one of the most environmentally friendly cars available in India.
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GM Update on CNG Van Production

July 13, 2010 – 2:59 pm | USA, Detroit MI

GMC Savanna G2500 Cargo Van

General Motors has finalized the production process for its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, allowing the company to deliver fleet customers complete vehicles with a fully integrated and dedicated CNG fuel system starting this fall. GM announced in May that it would offer a one-source van CNG option. The vans, covered by GM’s three-year, 36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty and five-year, 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, will meet all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission certification requirements, and will be fully compliant with applicable motor vehicle safety standards.

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Navistar to Sell Medium-Duty Natural Gas Truck

July 9, 2010 – 3:09 pm | USA, Williamsburg VA

Navistar showcased a natural gas powered Durastar at EUFMC.

At the 57th annual Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), Navistar, Inc. showcased its International DuraStar medium-duty truck equipped with a natural gas conversion powertrain, fully certified to meet 2010 emissions. The DuraStar features a conversion kit developed by Emissions Solutions Incorporated (ESI) of McKinney, Texas. ESI offers conversions ranging from 175-300 horsepower with 460-860 lb.-ft. torque and are capable of supporting both liquefied and compressed natural gas. 
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Altech-Eco’s US EPA Certification Run Continues – 2010 Ford E-Series

June 23, 2010 – 1:17 pm

US company Altech-Eco Corporation, a division of TransEco Energy, has added yet another Certificate of Conformity (COC) from the EPA to its growing list of approved retrofit conversion systems for natural gas vehicles, this time adding the dedicated 2010 Ford E-Series 5.4L compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion system. The approval means a US $8,000 Federal Income Tax Credit is available for purchasers, through Altech-Eco or its vendors.
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Maruti Confirms 4 New CNG Models

June 19, 2010 – 6:30 pm | India, New Delhi
The Maruti Wagon R Hatchback - earmarked for bi-fuel (CNG/gasoline) launch soon.

The Maruti Wagon R Hatchback - earmarked for bi-fuel (CNG/petrol) launch soon.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), headquartered in  New Delhi, India, has informed NGV Global that CNG versions are planned for the Alto, Wagon R, Zen Estilo and SX4 models, with a tentative launch date of July/August this year. All models will be factory-fitted for bi-fuel (natural gas/gasoline) operation. The update from MSIL confirms the company’s intention, declared in May last year, to develop and produce a range of environmentally friendly vehicles. Specific product detail is not yet available. Maruti is using an in-house developed i-GPI (intelligent gas port injection) technology that will give the option of driving with either petrol or CNG, without any loss of power compared when switching to CNG. The system incorporates natural gas injectors imported from the United States.


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