Available CNG Vehicle Platforms
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Available CNG Vehicle PlatformsBarry Carr
March 13, 2012
Clean Communities of CNYBAF, A Clean Energy
Company
What vehicles can run on CNG?• Dedicated- operates only on
natural gas• Bifuel- operates on natural
gas as well as gasoline• Many conventional gasoline
vehicles can run on CNG.• OEM’s include Honda, BAF,
Landirenzo, and Cummins Westport
• 43 CNG vehicle engines are certified by EPA, available through up-fitters, carry factory warranties
The purchase process is seamless- fleets work through local dealers, who make arrangements with up-fitters, so vehicles carry full warranties
Look for Fully Integrated Alternate Energy Solutions
Light-duty vehicles are crash tested to ensure conformance to FMVSS-303 Not done “by analysis” like others
The only CNG converter to achieve “3Q” Status with Ford QVM - Qualified Vehicle Modifier QFC – Quality Fleet Care QCM – Qualified Calibration Modifier
This means that BAF is utilizing Ford OEM calibration standards for CNG and not “hacking into” or performing an “unauthorized reflash” of the original calibration
• Passenger and cargo/work truck configurations available
• BAF dedicated CNG system
• 12 18 Gasoline Gallon Equivalent fuel capacity available
• Cargo vehicle tanks located under a false floor; 80 ft3 of space available above
• EPA/CARB Certified
Dedicated CNGFord Transit Connect
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• Conversion available on 5.4L V8 (E-250/350)
• Knaphiede KUV added to our lineup for 2012 (built on the E350 cutaway chassis)
• CARB/EPA Certified• 20 – 25 Gasoline Gallon
Equivalent (GGE) standard on dedicated E250/350
• Bi-fuel (CNG/gasoline) option available on E-250/350
Dedicated/Bi-Fuel CNG E-250/350 Van Overview
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• Ford F-250/350 w/6.2L V8• Bi-fuel (CNG/gasoline) option available on F-
250/350• 18 – 40+ Gasoline Gallon Equivalent capacity
available• Emergency refueler option available• EPA and CARB certified
Dedicated/Bi-Fuel CNGF-Series Pickup Overview
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• Available on 6.8L V10 with gaseous prep option
• CARB/EPA Certified SULEV
• 29 GGE standard on E450; up to 60 GGE additioncapacity available (50 GGE +)
Dedicated CNG E-450 Shuttle Overview
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• Ford F-450/550 with 6.8L V10
• Gaseous prep package also to be offered on F650 from March 2012
• EPA/CARB certified• BAF is the leader in offering
solutions to cope with the unique needs of these vehicles:– Customized tank
placement/mounting– Fuel capacity to 60+ GGE
Dedicated CNG F450/550/650 Overview
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2012 Certified Natural Gas PoweredEngines and Vehicles for Fleet Applications
• American Honda– Civic Natural Gas
• BAF Technologies– 5.4L (F250, E250)– 6.2L (E-350 cargo/passenger van –
F250/350 – 6.8L (E-450 , F450/550/650/750
• LandiRenzo/Baytech Corporation6.0L & 8.0 L/M/HD (GMC/Chevy,
Workhorse – pick-ups, vans/stepvans,
• Westport Innovations Inc– 15L GX- compression ignited – up to
475hp
• Cummins Westport– 8.9L “ISL-G” – 250-320hp – 11.9L ISL-G – Coming Soon
• HD EPA Certified Systems– 7.6L Phoenix NG – 175-265hp
(re-power for Int’l DT466 trucks, School Bus front end)
• Doosan Intercore America• 11 L GK12 290 hp for Transit,
refuse, and other HD applications
Advice: Establish a Group and Plan
• Review current fleet & maintenance procedures
• Develop option list to reduce petroleum use and fleet-based emissions
• Research specific products and services
• Explore existing incentives and grants
Successful transportation assessments involve the:
Fleet managerMaintenance managerPurchasing director
Facility plannerAdministrative leader
Vehicle users
Contact your local Clean Cities coordinator to learn about low carbon options
Sources of Additional Information
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• www.ngvamerica.org – NGV America – the pre-eminent organization advocating the use of natural gas as a vehicle fuel
• www.cleancities.energy.gov – Clean Cities national website• www.pickensplan.com – Information on T. Boone Pickens’ plan for US energy
independence• www.cngnow.com - CNG fueling station locator• www.cleanenergyfuels.com - The nation’s largest provider of CNG/LNG
fueling stations• www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas - Ford Fleet Alternative Fuels Buyer’s Guide• [email protected] : Christina Ficchicia, Coordinator, NYC/LHV CC• [email protected] : Barry Carr, Coordinator, CC CNY• www.baftechnologies.com : BAF/Ford Product• www.landiusa.com : GM Product• www.honda.com : Civic Natural Gas• THANK YOU! Barry Carr, CC of CNY/BAF Technologies; (315)278-2061