Elgin Sweeper, a manufacturer of street sweepers, has introduced a version of the Pelican three-wheel broom sweeper that may be powered by either compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), or propane (LPG). Due to deterioration in air quality, many cities in North America have embraced the use of alternative fuels in their municipal fleets and are showing increased interest in green transportation technology. “A fleet of alternative fuel-powered Pelicans can significantly reduce a city fleet’s greenhouse gas and NOx emissions over their diesel equivalents, while reducing the consumption of crude oil-based diesel fuel,” said Brian Giles, sweeper products manager, Elgin Sweeper.
The alternative fuel, single-engine Pelican is powered by the ultra-low emissions Cummins B5.9-195G engine, certified to U.S. EPA and CARB standards and Euro V and EEV. “The engine offers low emissions without sacrificing performance and efficiency,” Giles said.
With more than 90 years of experience, Elgin Sweeper offers sweeper options using the latest sweeping technologies, including alternative fuel, mechanical, pure vacuum, regenerative air and waterless dust control. In addition to the alternative fuel-powered Pelican, Elgin Sweeper offers the Eagle four-wheel mechanical sweeper powered by CNG and LPG; the Broom Bear mechanical sweeper powered by CNG; and the Crosswind four-wheel regenerative air sweeper powered by CNG.
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