Iranian automaker Iran Khodro Industrial Group, the country’s largest auto manufacturer, says it has produced 103,248 units of different types of bi-fuel passenger cars and pickups in the first quarter of Iranian calendar year (March 21 to June 21, 2010) — an increase of 110.3% in this field over last year.
Tag Archives: bi-fuel
VW CrossTouran EcoFuel – Lifestyle with Natural Gas
August 11, 2010 – 2:31 am
Germany, Wolfsburg
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.
India NGV Market to Heat Up
July 20, 2010 – 12:04 am
Source: The Economic Times (Web Edition)
India, New Delhi
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 [...]
GM India Launches CNG Version of Chevrolet Aveo
July 16, 2010 – 12:58 am
India, 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 [...]
Maruti Confirms 4 New CNG Models
June 19, 2010 – 6:30 pm
India, New Delhi
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 [...]
Peru Bill Promotes CNG Engine Imports
June 16, 2010 – 8:02 pm
Peru
The Peruvian Committee on Transport and Communications, chaired by Congressman Diaz Juvenal Silva (NSG), has introduced a bill to promote the import of Euro-3 compliant CNG, LPG and bi-fuel engines, by raising for consideration a number of tax incentives aimed at reducing custom duties and VAT cost to importers, reports La Republica. The bill proposes [...]
IMPCO Obtains EPA Certs of Conformity for Chevy Impala and Buick Lucerne
May 27, 2010 – 8:12 pm
USA, Santa Anna CA
IMPCO Technologies, Inc., of Santa Ana, California has received a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certificate of conformity (COC) covering their 3.5L and 3.9L Chevy Impala and Buick Lucerne bi-fuel conversions. The COC covers installations completed by December 31, 2011. IMPCO already had the 2009 certificate, which remains active for [...]
Altech-Eco Receives EPA Certification for 2010 Ford Fusion Bi-Fueled and Dedicated CNG Conversion System in US
May 10, 2010 – 1:19 am
USA, Asheville NC
Altech-Eco Corporation of Asheville, North Carolina has obtained Certificates of Conformity (COC) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their 2010 Ford Fusion passenger sedan CNG conversion system. This Fusion can operate entirely on natural gas (mono-fuel), or operate on either compressed natural gas or gasoline (bi-fuel) by pressing a dashboard button to instantly [...]
Landi Renzo USA Operations Underway
April 26, 2010 – 3:08 pm
Source: Fleets&Fuels
USA
California-based Landi Renzo USA , a new subsidiary of Landi Renzo S.p.A, will show a new variable-psi pressure regulator for natural gas vehicles as it commences operations in the US. Fleets&Fuels reports the firm will make its U.S. debut at the AF&V 2010 show in Las Vegas May 9-12 and is settling into a 22,000-square-foot facility [...]
GM Extends Natural Gas Range with Opel Vivaro
April 17, 2010 – 3:20 pm
The Netherlands, Breda
Opel has expanded its range of natural gas vehicles to light commercial vehicles, introducing the bi-fuel Vivaro CNG (compressed natural gas), making it one of the few natural gas powered vans available in the Netherlands. Following the Opel Zafira CNG (Turbo) and the Opel Combo CNG, the CNG Opel Vivaro is the third model with [...]
Edge and Go Natural CNG Form JV for NGV Electronics
April 17, 2010 – 12:26 am
USA, Utah
Edge Products, developer of performance aftermarket electronics for diesel, gas and alternative fuel vehicles and Go Natural CNG, which specializes in the creation and distribution of EPA and CARB certified CNG conversion kits and CNG hydraulic compressors for fueling stations, recently formalized a joint development agreement. The two Utah-based companies are collaborating on the [...]
Chang’an Auto Launches Bi-Fuel Car
April 9, 2010 – 1:05 am
Source: Gasgoo Automotive News
China, Shanghai
Chang’an Auto (Chana) launched a 1.6L CNG bi-fuel Yuexiang model on the brand’s first anniversary last month. Increasing economic pressures in China have caused many families to attempt dangerous and illegal alterations to their vehicles to run on natural gas, reports Gasgoo. Entering the market at 60,000 yuan (USD 8,800) and with fuel cost of [...]
Bosch Reaches Million Milestone for NG Injection Valve
March 31, 2010 – 2:02 am
This month (March), Bosch produced its one millionth NGI2 natural gas injector at its Bamberg location. The NGI2 injects CNG (compressed natural gas) into a spark ignition engine’s cylinders, and it is part of a complete injection system developed by Bosch for engines that can be used in bi-fuel operation – optionally with gasoline or [...]
Mitsubishi Introduces CNG Bi-fuel Triton in Thailand
March 25, 2010 – 9:20 pm
Thailand
Mitsubishi Motors Thailand is to boost the local pickup market by introducing the Triton 2.4 CNG Single Cab and Mega Cab with a new bi-fuel (CNG and gasoline) system. The new model, available with a 3-year or 100,000 km warranty, is said to be suitable for both commercial and daily uses with price ranging between [...]
Baytech Obtains 2010 EPA and CARB Certifications for CNG and Bi-Fuel Medium and HD Engines
March 21, 2010 – 7:35 pm
USA, Los Altos CA
Baytech Corporation has obtained 2010 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Californian Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions certifications for Baytech’s dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) and bi-fuel (CNG or gasoline) 6.0L and 8.1L engines for General Motors, Isuzu and Workhorse medium and heavy duty vehicles. CARB emission certification is required in CA, NY, NJ, PA, [...]
