The recently-released proposed fuel efficiency requirements for light-duty vehicles by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggest that natural gas is an important part of the climate change battle. It reflects significant work by Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) and other natural gas vehicle (NGV) advocates. Read more »
Swiss Survey: Natural Gas Vans Top Environmental List
Panda Van 0.9 TwinAir: 5-star rating
The highest rating of this year’s van environmental list has been achieved by natural gas models. Surveying organisation VCS Traffic Club Switzerland explains that as before, there are no really clean diesel vehicles in the van area, and the market is still awaiting gasoline direct injection vehicles with a particle filter. Read more »
Tata Motors Delivers ‘Magic’ in Indore
Tata Motors Limited of India has delivered 21 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) -powered Tata Magic passenger vehicles in Indore, funded under Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarojgar Yojna (MMYSY), a financial assistance scheme to help people get loans from banks to setup their own small business in the state of Madhya Pradesh, in central India. Read more »
Bajaj Introduces CNG Mini-Truck
India’s specialist light vehicle manufacturer Bajaj Auto has added to its range of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered options with the introduction of the Bajaj Maxima C CNG three-wheeler cargo vehicle. It is priced at Rs 1,89,075 ex-showroom, New Delhi (USD 2,830). Read more »
Italian Incentives for CNG Conversions
Owners of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Italy are being encouraged to convert their vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas as part of a new round of incentives made available since March 22. Conducted under the auspices of Italy’s Ministry of Environment, ICBI 2016 (Iniziativa Carburanti a Basso Impatto), the scheme has EUR 1.8 million (USD 2.05m) to support CNG and LPG conversions by individuals and companies domiciled in the 674 participating boroughs. Read more »
Light Duty NGVs Now Available through U.S. GSA and 3rd Party Leasing
GM 2500HD Silverado (MY2016)
The U.S. Government Services Administration (GSA), Office of Federal Motor Vehicle Acquisitions, recently indicated that light duty CNG vehicles that are APPROVED by OEMs are now available for GSA fleets. The light duty definition extends to vehicles up to 14,000 lbs. This action greatly increases the number of NGVs available to Federal Agencies and follows a series of meetings initiated by NGVAmerica between the GSA and its members to discuss ways to expand NGV offerings. Read more »
NGVAmerica Updates Listing of Aftermarket Systems for LD & HD Vehicles
The Available Vehicles and Engines document, the most frequently viewed and downloaded document on the NGVAmerica website, has been updated to include recently approved natural gas conversion systems. The document is designed to assist consumers and businesses choose a conversion system for new or in-use vehicles. Information is organized by certified or approved light duty and heavy duty chassis vehicles, as well as by certified or approved heavy duty engines. Read more »
GAZ Group Unveils New Generation of Next CNG Euro-5 Vehicles
GAZelle Next CNG LCV (L) and GAZon Next CNG truck (R)
GAZ Group has presented its CNG Next vehicles with Euro-5 engines. GAZelle Next and GAZon Next are equipped with the new Evotech 2.7 and YaMZ-534 CNG powertrains developed at Ulyanovsk and Yaroslavl engine plants of GAZ Group. The components of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) systems are certified in compliance with the EEC Regulations and are approved for usage in EU countries. The vehicle prototypes were exhibited at the Ros-Gas-Expo show held on 7 – 10 October in Saint Petersburg. Read more »
Westport Expands Ford Dedicated CNG Lineup
Westport is expanding its 2015 vehicle lineup with natural gas fueling options for companies who are adding the all-new Ford Transit Van and Cutaway to their fleet. As a Ford qualified vehicle modifier (QVM), Westport is offering the 2015 Ford Transit Van and Cutaway as a dedicated natural gas (CNG) Westport WiNG™ Power System vehicle. The Transit Cutaway will be offered at 10,000 GVW and below. Both versions of the Transit Van and Cutaway will be EPA and CARB certified. Read more »
Third Generation Iveco Daily with CNG Power
The third generation of the Iveco Daily has arrived on the European market, described as a fully-fledged generational leap that marks an important milestone for Iveco. The New Daily, available in a restyled Daily chassis cab version and a completely New Daily van, feature major component re-design while retaining the classic ladder frame chassis structure. Furthermore, it is available with a new CNG engine. Read more »
