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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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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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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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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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44 Natural Gas Fords for Dublin, Ohio

January 10, 2012 – 4:18 am | Source: Government Fleet | USA, Dublin OH

Dublin's new CNG Ford Fleet (Image: City of Dublin)

In the US state of Ohio, the City of Dublin’s Division of Fleet Management has recently added 44 new Ford light commercial vehicles to the City fleet, all converted to dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) operation, according to a Government Fleet report. The vehicles and conversions were funded in part by a U.S. Department of Energy grant administered through Clean Fuels Ohio. The grant will also contribute funds toward the construction of a public CNG fueling station, planned for completion by Spring 2012.


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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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Borel Adds Bipper to CNG Range

December 27, 2011 – 8:40 pm | Source: AFGNV | France, Gières

Peugeot Bipper

Borel Systèmes, in Gières, eastern Grenoble, has dedicated itself to providing “The Green Way” for environmentally conscious motorists, through the provision of more than 20 models from a range of original equipment manufacturers, converted to compressed natural gas (CNG). Borel has recently added the new Peugeot Bipper — a compact utility vehicle (van) that has been specifically designed for urban businesses.


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Middelkoop Tests Scania P310 LNG for Fleet Operations

December 24, 2011 – 2:45 pm | Netherlands, Breda

Scania P310 LNG storage

After an extensive testing period with Rotra Forwarding in Doesburg, the liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered Scania P310 truck has started operations as a test fleet vehicle for logistics transportation company D.J. Middelkoop & Zn. Duiven. The Scania P310 is fitted with a double walled tank with a capacity of 145 kg, mounted on the left of the chassis. This provides a range of about 450 km. Optionally, the capacity can be expanded with a 100 kg tank on the right.


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Gazprom Drives Russian NGV Market with Yo-Mobile

December 24, 2011 – 1:42 pm | Russia, Moscow

Y0-Crossover being test-driven outside Gazprom HQ

A presentation of the first Russian Yo-Mobile ‘hybrid’ bi-fuel vehicles, Yo-Concept and sporty Yo-Crossover, has taken place at Gazprom’s headquarters in Moscow. Alexey Miller, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Management Committee (CEO) of Russian energy giant OAO Gazprom, and Andrey Biryukov, President of the Yarovit Holding and CEO of the Yo-Auto project, presided. Miller declared, “Yo-Mobil is of our interest as an NGV market driver.”


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Greenkraft Seeks Dealer Applications for CNG Cab-Forward Truck Dealership in California

December 21, 2011 – 4:40 pm | USA, Santa Ana CA

Greenkraft's CNG Cab-Forward with JAC chassis

Greenkraft Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of clean green automotive products, is accepting dealership applications within the California area to represent their line of Class 3-7 compressed natural gas (CNG) Cab forward trucks. All of Greenkraft’s trucks are manufactured as a dedicated CNG vehicle, therefore qualifying for the California Energy Commission Buy-Down Incentive for alternative fuel vehicles.
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Ashok Leyland Acquires 75% Optare for Global Bus Strategy

December 21, 2011 – 4:02 pm | India and United Kingdom

Indian bus manufacturer Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group flagship in India, together with its associate companies, will increase its stake in the British bus maker, Optare Group Ltd, to 75.1% (subject to approval by the shareholders of Optare plc). The Company had initially acquired 26% stake in Optare in July 2010 as part of a long-term strategic partnership. This move fully integrates Optare into Ashok Leyland’s global strategy for buses. Like Ashok Leyland, Optare produces alt-fuel buses as part of its range, including those powered by natural gas.

(This article compiled using information from an Ashok Leyland press release)

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