At the 31st Vienna Engine Symposium end of April 2010, German automotive technology company MBtech Group showcased an innovative natural gas combustion engine for medium-duty commercial vehicles. Commencing the project with a blank canvas the company is developing a compressed natural gas (CNG) driven in-line combustion engine with a 6 liter capacity and turbocharging especially for [...]
Tag Archives: Concept Vehicles
Natural Power Fiat 500 Concept Car Will Feature at Geneva Motor Show
February 10, 2010 – 3:44 pm
Source: salon-auto
Switzerland, Geneva
Natural gas/biogas consumption: urban 5.5 kgs/100km, rural 3.3 kgs/100km
CO2 Emissions: Natural gas (90%) / Biogas 10% – 98 g/km
Fiat S.p.A. will introduce the Natural Power Fiat 500 concept car, with its 1.4 litre turbo engine (115 h.p.), at the 80th International Geneva Motor Show (4 to 14 March 2010). Together with a selection of other [...]
Fiat India Plans 2010 CNG Car(s)
November 17, 2009 – 1:16 pm
Source: The Economic Times
India, Kolkata
Fiat has indicated intentions to enter into India’s burgeoning domestic natural gas vehicle car market, with first product expected sometime in the April-June quarter of 2010. In a statement carried by the Economic Times the company’s president and chief executive Rajeev Kapoor said, “We are working on a few CNG models. The first one will [...]
MV-1 Paratransit CNG Taxi Production Set for October 2010
November 17, 2009 – 12:54 pm
USA, Miami
Ford 4.6L 2V EFI V8 available in dedicated CNG or gasoline models
Florida-based Vehicle Production Group LLC (VPG) will commence volume production of the MV-1, the first factory-built and assembled wheelchair-accessible vehicle designed to meet the unique needs of the paratransit, taxi and consumer market, in October 2010. The new vehicle will be powered by [...]
Toyota Surfrider Camry Hybrid CNG
November 2, 2009 – 2:34 am
USA
Gasoline fuel system replaced by CNG system; Range – 250 miles
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) U.S.A., Inc. has partnered with the Surfrider Foundation to create a specially modified Camry Hybrid fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG), reflecting Toyota involvement with environmental awareness. The Toyota Surfrider Camry Hybrid CNG is on display in the Environmental Lifestyle [...]
