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Tag Archives: bi-fuel

Russian Billionaire Kickstarts NGV Production in Russia

March 6, 2010 – 1:53 pm | Source: RIA Novosti | Russia, Togliatta

The Russian city of Togliatta (Tolyatti), near the Volga River in the Samara Oblast, is a struggling automotive manufacturing hub. Now the city’s economy is about to be boosted by a new hybrid car project that is the brainchild of Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov – said to be the first project of its kind in [...]

Categories Business, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Infrastructure, Market Developments, Vehicles, Vehicles & Fuels | Also tagged: Compressed Natural Gas, OEM | 6902Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/russian-billionaire-kickstarts-ngv-production-in-russia-0306Russian+Billionaire+Kickstarts+NGV+Production+in+Russia2010-03-06+03%3A53%3A40NGV+Global

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter NGT Now Available in Australia

March 4, 2010 – 5:11 pm | | Australia

For the first time, Mercedes-Benz Australia is offering a factory-fitted bi-fuel natural gas alternative to the Australian marketplace – the EU5-compliant Sprinter NGT. The bi-fuel vehicle (which operates on both petrol and natural gas, alternating at the push of a button) is available as the 316 NGT (Mid-Wheelbase and Long-Wheelbase van and cab-chassis) [...]

Categories Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Market Developments, Vehicles, Vehicles & Fuels | Also tagged: Compressed Natural Gas, OEM | 6602Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/mercedes-benz-sprinter-ngt-now-available-in-australia-0304Mercedes-Benz+Sprinter+NGT+Now+Available+in+Australia2010-03-04+07%3A11%3A17NGV+Global

NGV 2010 Program Published – NGVs Creating Revolution in Transport

February 18, 2010 – 9:27 pm | |

More than 70 speakers
25 poster presentations
Early bird registration March 15th
IANGV and NGV System Italia, hosts for the NGV 2010 conference and exhibition in Rome this June, have released conference program details for the event running from June 8-10. Presented under the theme ‘Creating a Revolution in Transport’ the conference will focus on marketing and strategic [...]

Categories Biomethane, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Concept Vehicles, Event News, Events, HCNG, Hydrogen, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Market Developments, Marketplace, Upcoming | Also tagged: Alternative Fuels, Biomethane, CNG conversion, Compressed Natural Gas, conference, local government | 6508Comments (1)http://www.ngvglobal.com/ngv-2010-program-published-ngvs-creating-revolution-in-transport-0218NGV+2010+Program+Published+-+NGVs+Creating+Revolution+in+Transport+2010-02-18+11%3A27%3A42NGV+Global

Baytech Certified for GM 2010 Vans and Pickups

February 18, 2010 – 8:06 am | | USA, California

EPA and CARB Certified
Conversion kit supplier, Baytech Corporation has obtained Model Year 2010 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions certifications for Baytech’s dedicated (mono-fuel) compressed natural gas (CNG) fueled General Motors full-size vans and pickups. The vans are certified to Nationwide Bin 5 standards, including 0.07 g/mi NOx which is [...]

Categories Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Market Developments, Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV), Vehicles, Vehicles & Fuels | Also tagged: certification, CNG conversion | 6522Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/baytech-certified-for-gm-2010-vans-and-pickups-0218Baytech+Certified+for+GM+2010+Vans+and+Pickups2010-02-17+22%3A06%3A39NGV+Global

Mercedes-Benz B 180 NGT Most Environmentally Friendly in Class

December 23, 2009 – 1:02 pm | | Germany, Stuttgart

The natural gas powered Mercedes-Benz B 180 NGT with bi-fuel drive was amongst a number of vehicles selected after analysis by independent environmental institute Öko-Trend as the most environmentally friendly automobiles in their class.

Categories Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV), Vehicles & Fuels | Also tagged: OEM | 5611Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/mercedes-benz-b-180-ngt-most-environmentally-friendly-in-class-1223Mercedes-Benz+B+180+NGT+Most+Environmentally+Friendly+in+Class2009-12-23+03%3A02%3A14NGV+Global

Volvo Breakthrough! V70 2.5 AFV Bi-Fuel Now Available in Sweden

December 2, 2009 – 2:23 am | |

Conversion endorsed by Volvo
Almost three years after the withdrawal of Volvo’s popular bi-fuel CNG/gasoline range, Volvo drivers in Sweden can purchase bi-fuel models off the showroom floor again. The company is backing conversions from Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV), a privately-owned Gothenburg based company, which has started converting the Volvo V70 model into a bi-fuel version, [...]

Categories Marketplace | Also tagged: Alternative Fuels, biogas, Biomethane | 5379Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/volvo-breakthrough-v70-2-5-afv-bi-fuel-now-available-in-sweden-1202Volvo+Breakthrough%21+V70+2.5+AFV+Bi-Fuel+Now+Available+in+Sweden2009-12-01+16%3A23%3A07NGV+Global

Lifan Bi-Fuel 620 Sedan Launched in Peru

December 1, 2009 – 11:43 pm | Source: Peru.com | Peru, Lima

Lifan Lifan Motors Corp has consolidated its natural gas vehicle position in Peru by the release of a new model  – the bi-fuel (CNG, gasoline) Lifan 620. The 620 sedan is considered the top model of the Lifan range, and stands alongside the Lifan 520 introduced to the Peru market mid-2008. Lifan expects to sell [...]

Categories Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV), Vehicles & Fuels | Also tagged: Compressed Natural Gas, OEM | 5368Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/lifan-bi-fuel-620-sedan-launched-in-peru-1201Lifan+Bi-Fuel+620+Sedan+Launched+in+Peru2009-12-01+13%3A43%3A32NGV+Global

Fiat Plans Natural Gas Variant for New Model Fiat Doblò

November 19, 2009 – 6:13 am | | Italy

Fiat announces details of the new Fiat Doblò
In keeping with their methane vehicle strategy, Fiat has announced the inclusion of a bi-fuel gasoline/natural gas model in the lineup of the 2010 Fiat Doblò. The range offers Start&Stop functionality as standard, which cuts off the engine temporarily when the car is stopped to guarantee reduced [...]

Categories Market Developments, Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV), Vehicles, Vehicles & Fuels | Also tagged: OEM | 5197Comments (2)http://www.ngvglobal.com/fiat-plans-natural-gas-variant-for-new-model-fiat-doblo-1119Fiat+Plans+Natural+Gas+Variant+for+New+Model+Fiat+Dobl%C3%B22009-11-18+20%3A13%3A34NGV+Global

Italian NGV Registrations Reach 6.9% of All New Vehicle Sales

October 27, 2009 – 10:19 pm | | Canada, Vancouver

The average monthly passenger car registrations for NG/biomethane powered vehicles in Italy was 14.200 during the period January through July, 2009, reports NGVA Europe. The information, provided by NGV System Italia, was derived from published ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association) statistics in September – total Italian passenger car registrations during July were 205,665 units. [...]

Categories Business, Country Reports, Market Developments | Also tagged: NGV System Italia, NGVA Europe, OEM | 4854Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/italian-ngv-registrations-reach-6-9-of-all-new-vehicles-1027Italian+NGV+Registrations+Reach+6.9%25+of+All+New+Vehicle+Sales2009-10-27+12%3A19%3A36NGV+Global

New Model CNG VW Touran TSI EcoFuel Extends Range to 670 kms

October 5, 2009 – 12:09 am | | Germany, Wolfsburg

126 g/km of CO2
24 kg natural gas fuel storage

The latest version of the CNG fuelled VW Touran TSI EcoFuel has been modified to provide increased fuel tank capacity and improved efficiency. The vehicle can now travel 670 kms on a full tank. According to a Volkswagen press release, it will have a range of approximately [...]

Categories Emissions, Marketplace, Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV), Technology, Vehicles & Fuels | Also tagged: emissions | 4567Comments (1)http://www.ngvglobal.com/new-model-cng-vw-touran-tsi-ecofuel-extends-range-to-670-kms-1005New+Model+CNG+VW+Touran+TSI+EcoFuel+Extends+Range+to+670+kms2009-10-04+14%3A09%3A12NGV+Global

Fiat Expands Natural Gas Stable with new Qubo Natural Power

September 24, 2009 – 9:12 pm | | Italy

Fiat’s commitment to supplying natural gas vehicles continues, this time with the release of the bi-fuel (petrol and methane) Qubo Natural Power. The Fiat Qubo Natural Power is available in two versions, the Active and the Dynamic, both powered by the same 70 HP 1.4 engine (Euro5) with CO2 emissions of 119g/Km. Current incentives available [...]

Categories Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Marketplace, Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) | Also tagged: OEM | 4392Comments (2)http://www.ngvglobal.com/fiat-expands-natural-gas-stable-with-new-qubo-natural-power-0924Fiat+Expands+Natural+Gas+Stable+with+new+Qubo+Natural+Power2009-09-24+11%3A12%3A57NGV+Global

CNG Fiat Punto Evo Will Debut at Frankfurt Motor Show

August 31, 2009 – 3:53 am | | Europe

115g/km CO2 – On sale October
Fiat is to debut their Punto Evo at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, with a bi-fuel (compressed natural gas) CNG Euro 5 option included in the range. The vehicle represents an evolution of the Grande Punto, also available currently with CNG options. The bi-fuel natural gas-gasoline variant produces only [...]

Categories Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV), Vehicles & Fuels | Also tagged: OEM | 4101Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/cng-fiat-punto-evo-will-debut-at-frankfurt-motor-show-0831CNG+Fiat+Punto+Evo+Will+Debut+at+Frankfurt+Motor+Show2009-08-30+17%3A53%3A27NGV+Global

Ford Focus CNG Conversion Adds to Dedicated Offering in US

August 9, 2009 – 12:29 am | | USA, Nashville

2008 Bi-Fuel Focus EPA Certificate of Conformity & 2009 Bi-Fuel Focus Certificate of Conformity
2008 Dedicated Focus EPA Certificate of Conformity & 2009 Dedicated Focus Certificate of Conformity EVAP 1
2009 Dedicated Focus EPA Certificate of Conformity EVAP 2
Altech-Eco Corporation, a provider of alternative fuel conversion technologies for automobiles, has obtained a Certificate of Conformity from the [...]

Categories Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Engines, Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV), Technology, Vehicles & Fuels | Also tagged: emissions, OEM | 3811Comments (1)http://www.ngvglobal.com/ford-focus-cng-conversion-adss-to-dedicated-offering-in-us-0809Ford+Focus+CNG+Conversion+Adds+to+Dedicated+Offering+in+US2009-08-08+14%3A29%3A30NGV+Global

GM Thailand’s Optra CNG Breaks Sales Record

August 3, 2009 – 6:05 pm | | Thailand, Bangkok

GM Thailand’s Chevrolet Optra CNG has broken its past three-year sales record by shooting over the 1,000-unit mark. Chevrolet Sales (Thailand) sold a total of 1,653 vehicles in June, in itself breaking an almost-ten-year record, of which 1,060 units were Optra CNGs, according to a recent press release.  Mr Antonio Zara, Vice President of Sales, Marketing and [...]

Categories Business, Vehicles | Also tagged: OEM | 3626Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/gm-thailands-optra-cng-breaks-sales-record-0803GM+Thailand%27s+Optra+CNG+Breaks+Sales+Record2009-08-03+08%3A05%3A03NGV+Global
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