Germany, Hanover

Italian OEM, Fiat is to showcase 2 new models powered by natural gas, the Ducato and Fiorino Combi Natural Power, at the Hanover International Motor Show, in Germany, from September 25 to October 2. The Ducato Natural Power van has a bi-fuel natural gas/petrol system, fueling a three liter engine with an output of 136 hp (100 kW) on natural gas. Five under floor mounted CNG cylinders with a total capacity of 220 litres delivers a driving range of 400 kms. The Fiorino Combi Natural Power, also a bi-fuel vehicle, sports a 1.4 litre engine with a 65 hp output. Carbon dioxide emissions are 136 g/km on natural gas compared to 164 g/km on gasoline. The Fiorino has two under floor mounted cylinders with a total capacity of 86 litres and delivering a driving range of 300 kms.