Chinese automotive manufacturer Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile has introduced its latest model compressed natural gas (CNG) bi-fuel Dongfeng Citroën Elysée. The 2012 1600 cc Elysée achieves maximum power and torque of 67kW and 120Nm respectively. The imported CNG fuel system is factory fitted. Print PDF
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Scania Steps into UK with Low-Entry Natural Gas Bus
April 9, 2012 – 11:55 pm
United Kingdom
Following significant success in a number of Swedish cities and other locations around the world, Scania (Great Britain) Limited in conjunction with bodybuilder Alexander Dennis Limited is to launch a low entry gas bus into the UK. The new vehicle will be based on Scania’s KUB chassis and feature Scania’s 270 horsepower EEV (enhanced environmental [...]
MAFI Introduces LNG-Powered Terminal Tractor
April 7, 2012 – 1:44 pm
Germany, Tauberbischofsheim
Germany’s MAFI Transport-Systeme GmbH, manufacturer of tractors for in-plant transportation in seaports, industry, logistic and distribution centres, has developed and designed a new terminal tractor for container handling in ports. This new tractor, type T 225 or T 230, is capable of carrying a GCW (gross combination weight) of 120 t and 34 t on the [...]
Opel Includes CNG Engine for Latest Combo Van
April 6, 2012 – 2:30 pm
Germany, Rüsselsheim
Opel has launched is latest Opel Combo, once again with the option of operating with a bi-fuel compressed natural gas (CNG) engine. The spectrum of models comprises two basic types of bodywork: those with short and long wheel bases (2,755/3,105 mm). Both types are available as a transporter variant (Cargo), either as a panel van [...]
MAN Lion’s City CNG Bus Receives Accolades at UITP Congress
April 5, 2012 – 3:10 pm
UAE, Abu Dhabi
Commercial vehicle producer MAN Truck & Bus Middle East and Africa has taken home the award for “Enabling Technologies” for its MAN Lion’s City CNG bus at the 3rd UITP MENA Congress Awards, held in Abu Dhabi as part of the 3rd UITP Congress & Showcase 2012. Based on 100% compressed natural gas (CNG) technology, [...]
Beijing Gets First 50 LNG Buses
April 2, 2012 – 2:23 pm
Source: hexun.com
China, Beijing
The Beijing Public Transport Group has procured 50 Foton Motor Fukuda Europe Fai BJ6123 liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered Clean Energy Buses for operation. According to Chinese news source Hexun.com, that number is expected to grow to 100 by end-2012 and reach around 4,000 vehicles by 2015. The implementation of LNG-fuelled public transportation is the first [...]
Ford F-250 CNG Bi-Fuel to Debut at Moab Off-Road Safari
March 28, 2012 – 11:41 am
USA, Adrian MI
Venchurs Vehicle Systems (VVS), which offers both compressed natural gas (CNG) conversions for Ford and off road products/specialty vehicle builds through its VWerks division, will combine the two worlds at the upcoming Moab Easter Jeep Safari, showcasing the performance capabilities of both programs. According to PT Muldoon, VP of Engineering for VVS, CNG is currently [...]
GM Unveils 2013 GMC and Chevrolet Bi-Fuel Pickup Details
March 24, 2012 – 3:40 pm
USA, Detroit MI
Earlier this month Chevrolet and GMC provided details of General Motors’ full-size bi-fuel models — the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD extended cab pickup trucks. The vehicles include a compressed natural gas (CNG) capable Vortec 6.0L V8 engine that seamlessly transitions between CNG and gasoline fuel systems. Combined, the trucks offer a [...]
Volvo Trucks North America Adds Natural Gas 12 Litre VNL Daycab
March 24, 2012 – 12:00 pm
USA, Greensboro NC
Volvo Trucks North America, part of the Volvo Group, will add the Volvo VNL daycab to its range of heavy duty natural gas powered trucks. The Volvo VNL daycab offers customers a larger – 123-inch bumper-to-back-of-cab (BBC) and is rated up to 80,000 GCWR – and more robust spec than the natural-gas powered Volvo VNM [...]
Kenworth to Harness Cummins Westport ISX12 G Natural Gas Power
March 22, 2012 – 12:00 pm
USA, Louisville KY
Kenworth Truck Company is expanding its line of green products by offering the Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy duty natural gas engine for use in regional haul, vocational and refuse markets. This new engine, available early 2013, requires a single fuel source and can run on either compressed (CNG) or liquefied (LNG) natural gas, both [...]
Cummins Commences Development of 15L On-Highway Natural Gas Engine
March 21, 2012 – 2:00 pm
USA, Louisville KY
Cummins Inc. has commenced development of a 15-liter heavy-duty, spark-ignited natural gas engine to meet demand for cleaner and cheaper on-highway applications. As natural gas production grows in North America and the fuel becomes more readily available, Cummins believes that there is a strong market for engines powered by an alternative to diesel fuel. The [...]
Navistar’s New International Loadstar Work-Truck Includes Natural Gas Version
March 21, 2012 – 2:00 pm
USA, Lisle IL
Navistar International Corporation, producer of International brand commercial and military trucks, has unveiled the International LoadStar, a severe service low cab forward work truck, at the Mid-America Trucking Showing in Louisville, Kentucky. Designed from the ground up with input from drivers and fleet managers, the LoadStar was built to serve customer needs in the waste, [...]
Solaris CNG Buses Bound for Lithuania
March 14, 2012 – 11:10 am
Poland, Owińska
European bus manufacturer Solaris Bus and Coach SA, located in Owińska, Poland, has been selected by the city of Kaunas, Lithuania’s second-largest city, to supply 24 Solaris Urbino 12 CNG (compressed natural gas) buses. These standard-length low-floor city buses will enter service for municipal operator Kauno Autobusai by the end of April 2012. The buses were [...]
China’s First Engine with Westport HPDI Technology Unveiled during China National People’s Congress
March 14, 2012 – 12:59 am
China, Beijing
China’s first natural gas engine featuring Westport Innovations Inc. high pressure direct injection (HPDI) technology has been introduced at a press conference at the government building in Beijing. The innovative technological achievement and product introduction is the result of China’s first joint venture for HPDI natural gas engines—Weichai Westport Inc.—and fills a gap in the [...]
Chrysler’s Ram Truck Available with CNG by Mid-2012
March 13, 2012 – 12:11 pm
Canada, Windsor ON
Chrysler Canada, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC and producer of the Ram truck, has confirmed its intentions to manufacture a factory-built compressed natural gas-powered (CNG) truck, with first vehicles expected to be delivered in July this year. The Ram 2500 Heavy Duty CNG pickup is designed for fleet and commercial customers and [...]
