Available CNG Vehicle Platforms Barry Carr March 13, 2012 Clean Communities of CNY BAF, 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 ft 3 of space available above EPA/CARB Certified Dedicated CNG Ford Transit Connect 4
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 5
Ford F-250/350 w/6.2L V8 Bi-fuel (CNG/gasoline) option available on F- 250/ – 40+ Gasoline Gallon Equivalent capacity available Emergency refueler option available EPA and CARB certified Dedicated/Bi-Fuel CNG F-Series Pickup Overview 6
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 7
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 8
2012 Certified Natural Gas Powered Engines 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 Corporation 6.0L & 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” – hp –11.9L ISL-G – Coming Soon HD EPA Certified Systems –7.6L Phoenix NG – hp (re-power for Int’l DT466 trucks, School Bus front end) Doosan Intercore America 11 L GK 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 manager Maintenance manager Purchasing director Facility planner Administrative leader Vehicle users Contact your local Clean Cities coordinator to learn about low carbon options
Sources of Additional Information 11 – NGV America – the pre-eminent organization advocating the use of natural gas as a vehicle fuel – Clean Cities national website – Information on T. Boone Pickens’ plan for US energy independence CNG fueling station locator The nation’s largest provider of CNG/LNG fueling stations Ford Fleet Alternative Fuels Buyer’s Guide : Christina Ficchicia, Coordinator, NYC/LHV CC : Barry Carr, Coordinator, CC CNY : BAF/Ford Product : GM Product : Civic Natural Gas THANK YOU! Barry Carr, CC of CNY/BAF Technologies; (315)
Questions? Barry Carr Coordinator, CC of CNY Northeast Manager, BAF