EPA-certified CNG retrofits now available for the GM Silverado and other GM 2010 models
Laboratory-proven reductions of 51% CO, 41% NOx, and 22% of CO2 greenhouse gas emissions
NaturalDrive Partners, LLC, a small volume manufacturer of alternative fuel retrofits for fleet and consumer applications, has obtained model year 2010 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions certification for its dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) retrofit of the General Motors 6 liter three quarter and full ton trucks. Models covered include the C25, K25, and K35 Silverado and Sierra vehicles in 2WD and 4WD configurations.
These vehicles provide laboratory-proven reductions of 51% CO, 41% NOx, and 22% of CO2 greenhouse gas emissions as a result of converting to natural gas fuel, and qualify for the maximum federal tax credit of $8,000 for vehicles in this weight class, according to a report by The Auto Channel. Powertrain and emissions component durability is ensured via NaturalDrive’s proprietary calibrations, which provide cooler engine out and catalyst temperatures on CNG as compared to the original gasoline configuration.
With this certification NaturalDrive builds on existing model year 2008 and 2009 certifications for the General Motors 3.5, 3.9, 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 liter platforms. As per the EPA certificate, ” Vehicle models covered by this certificate were originally produced by General Motors in model year 2010 to operate on gasoline and have been modified by the above named manufacturer to operate on CNG.”
Fleets can convert a wide variety of sedans, trucks and vans to CNG operation with certified NaturalDrive systems, including the Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, G6, HUMMER H3, Silverado/Sierra, Express/Savana, Colorado/Canyon, in weight classes ranging from 4,000 to 10,000 GVWR.
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