As part of its commitment to alternative fuel technologies, India’s Tata Motors has demonstrated the compressed natural gas powered Tata Nano CNG Concept and the Tata Magic IRIS CNG at the 2012 Auto Expo in New Delhi. Tata says the Nano showcases the company’s capability to develop all kinds of vehicles for CNG applications. The [...]
Tag Archives: Concept Vehicles
G-City Concept Vehicle Uses Biomethane and Electricity
November 24, 2011 – 10:11 am
France
At the ‘Techno Buzz’ session of the Mobilis 2011 conference held mid-November in Belfort, France, a new natural gas – electric concept car was presented. This vehicle, a partnership between GDF Suez (CRIGEN), FAM Automobiles and France Craft, is said to be the first natural gas / biomethane to electric traction vehicle. Its design can be adapted for [...]
Downsizing of Natural Gas Engine Delivers 69 g/km
April 27, 2011 – 7:32 pm
Germany
Fuel efficiency is central to a new natural gas engine being developed in Germany by Meta Motoren-und Energie-Technik GmbH (Meta). Developers are working on a concept for a compact class natural gas engine that produces 66 kW (90 hp), consuming 2.5 kilograms of natural gas per 100 km only. This would correspond to a CO2 [...]
MBtech Presents the Natural Gas Hybrid “Reporter” Study to the North American Market
April 12, 2011 – 3:34 pm
USA
MBtech is introducing the hybrid (electric/natural gas) “Reporter” pick-up study to the North American market for the first time, at the SAE World Congress in Detroit this week. The pick-up study was developed and designed as an in-house innovation project and presented at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2010 in Germany and is demonstrated using a [...]
Hyundai Showcases H2 ‘Blue2′ Concept FCEV
April 4, 2011 – 6:20 pm
Korea, Seoul
Hyundai has showcased its all-new Hyundai ‘Blue Drive’ hydrogen-powered concept car, short-named Blue2 and codenamed HND-6, at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show, describing it as a blueprint for future sedans. It is Hyundai’s first sedan-style Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). The Hyundai Blue2 is powered by a fuel cell electric system that delivers 90kW (120 hp) [...]
MBtech Reveals the “Reporter” Vehicle Concept Study at IAA
September 30, 2010 – 4:09 am
Germany, Hanover
“The commercial vehicle sector has not even begun to utilize the full potential of natural gas.” Werner Kropsbauer, President and Spokesman MBtech Group. The MBtech Group has presented their “Reporter” concept study at the 63rd IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hanover. Print PDF
MBtech Showcases Innovative CNG Engine for MD Vehicles
May 8, 2010 – 6:36 pm
Germany, Sindelfingen
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
