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Clean Communities of CNY BAF, A Clean Energy Company. Available CNG Vehicle Platforms. Barry Carr March 13, 2012. What vehicles can run on CNG?. Dedicated- operates only on natural gas Bifuel- operates on natural gas as well as gasoline
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Clean Communities of CNY BAF, A Clean Energy Company Available CNG Vehicle Platforms Barry Carr March 13, 2012
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
Dedicated CNGFord Transit Connect • 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/Bi-Fuel CNG E-250/350 Van Overview • 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 CNGF-Series Pickup Overview • 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 CNG E-450 Shuttle Overview • 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 F450/550/650 Overview • 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
2012 Certified Natural Gas PoweredEngines and Vehicles for Fleet Applications • 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 • 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/BaytechCorporation 6.0L & 8.0 L/M/HD (GMC/Chevy, Workhorse – pick-ups, vans/stepvans, • Westport Innovations Inc • 15L GX- compression ignited – up to 475hp
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 • 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 • director@nyclhvcc.org : Christina Ficchicia, Coordinator, NYC/LHV CC • bcarr@cc-cny.com : 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
Questions?Barry CarrCoordinator, CC of CNYNortheast Manager, BAFbcarr@baftechnologies.com