Topic: CNG conversion

AT&T Orders 1,200 CNG-Powered Chevrolet Express Vans

At the IMPCO plant in Union City, Ind., Darren Weatherly (left) and Robert Williams install CNG tanks on a Chevrolet Express cargo van being outfitted to operate on CNG.

DETROIT – AT&T plans to take delivery of 1,200 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG) dedicated cargo vans that will be deployed to AT&T service centers nationwide. This is the largest-ever order of CNG vehicles from General Motors, the automaker said.

Posted on January 30, 2012 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

Greenkraft CNG System Draws CARB Certification for GM 6.0L Engines

SANTA ANA, CA -- The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued an executive order that certifies Greenkraft Inc.’s 2012 dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system for use on General Motors 14,000 and above GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) trucks with 6.0L 8-cylinder engines.

Posted on January 23, 2012 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

Infrastructure Developments Corp. Begins Natural Gas Engine Conversion Operations

SALT LAKE CITY -- Infrastructure Developments Corp. announced that it has begun compressed natural gas (CNG) generator conversion operations in Thailand and that its partner has entered into letters of intent to stage CNG vehicle conversion operation in Arizona.

Posted on December 6, 2011 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

Greenkraft to Offer CNG Conversion System Plus EPA/CARB Certification

SANTA ANA, CA - GreenKraft Inc. announced it can provide a CNG system for all fleet operators that have 50 or more vehicles in their fleet.

Posted on October 12, 2011 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

IMPCO Draws CARB Certification for CNG-Fueled Transit Connect

SANTA ANA, CA -- The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has certified IMPCO Automotive’s dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems on Ford’s 2011 model-year Transit Connect Van and Wagon with the 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine.

Posted on August 23, 2011 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

Arkansas Launches Rebate Program for CNG Fleet Conversions

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Energy Office on Aug. 5 announced the launch of the Compressed Natural Gas Conversion Rebate Program, which provides an incentive for fleets to purchase or convert their Arkansas-licensed vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG).

Posted on August 9, 2011 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

Helping Fleets Run Green in Long Island

Community leaders gather for the grand opening of a compressed natural gas fueling station at Middle Country School District in Long Island in May. (L-R) Scott Zepp, Greenfield Compression; Councilwoman Kathleen Walsh, Town of Brookhaven, N.Y.; Congressman Tim Bishop; Frank Morgigno and Pat McClave, Engineered Energy Solutions; and Herb Chessler, Middle Country School District.

Greater Long Island Clean Cities Coordinator Rita Ebert is supporting fleet efforts to leave petroleum behind.

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Julie Sutor | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

Natural Gas a Hit with Refuse Fleets

About 1,000 Waste Management collection trucks currently run on CNG, and the company is purchasing 500 additional CNG trucks this year.

Reduced fuel prices, maintenance costs, and harmful emissions are just some reasons refuse fleets are increasing their compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle purchases.

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Thi Dao | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

CNG Conversion Kit Certified for Dodge Ram 1500

CLEVELAND - NatGasCar LLC has received EPA certification for its Ecowise compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle conversion system for Dodge Ram 1500 trucks equipped with the 4.7L V8 engine.

Posted on March 8, 2011 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

Knapheide Chooses CNG Fuel Systems Provider

SEAL BEACH, CA - Knapheide Manufacturing Co. said it has selected BAF Technologies Inc. to provide aftermarket CNG fuel systems for light-duty Ford trucks configured with Knapheide service bodies. Knapheide Manufacturing Co. makes an extensive line of steel service truck bodies.

Posted on March 1, 2011 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more