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GE Opens Innovation Center for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Solutions

<p>Attendees at the new facility's opening check out the vehicles on display.</p>

The center is designed to support GE’s 'ecomagination' business strategy, which is dedicated to accelerate the development and deployment of clean energy technology though innovation, and research and development investment.

Tags: hydrogen vehicles, Alternative-fuel vehicles, GE Capital Fleet Services, electric vehicle, CNG vehicles, EV charging station, propane autogas

May 10, 2012 - Industry News

Pike Research Says Battery Electric Vehicles Lowest TCO for Alt-fuel Vehicles

Assuming that the operator is able to claim the $7,500 federal tax credit, a Pike Research study on the total cost of ownership of alternative-fuel vehicles shows that 'mid-size hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric will have a lower TCO over a vehicle lifespan of 120,000 miles, but not at mileage levels that are well under that figure.'

Tags: plug-in hybrid, fuel cell vehicles, Alternative-fuel vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, Pike Research, CNG vehicles, Alternative Fuels, alternative-fuel conversion, total cost of ownership

April 19, 2012 - Industry News

Pricing for Chevrolet and GMC Bi-fuel Pickups Announced

<p>The bi-fuel 2013-MY Chevrolet Silverado HD.</p>

Fleet and retail customers can place orders for the 2013 model year Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD beginning April 19, according to General Motors.

Tags: Chevrolet, CNG, CARB, CNG vehicles, bi-fuel, General Motors Corp., Chevrolet Silverado HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD

April 9, 2012 - Industry News

BAF Earns CARB Certification for 2012 CNG Ford Vans and Pickups

The CARB executive orders allow the vehicles to be sold and operated in California, as well as in 16 other states that follow CARB rules, according to BAF.

Tags: CNG conversion, CNG vehicles, BAF, Ford F-350, Ford F-250, Ford Motor Co., Ford E-350, Ford E-250

March 23, 2012 - Industry News

Video: GM's Ed Peper Discusses New Bi-Fuel CNG Pickup Trucks

General Motors' Ed Peper, the new general manager of the automaker's Fleet and Commercial Operations, discusses GM's new Bi-Fuel CNG Pickup Trucks, and the company's goals in the fleet industry.

Tags: CNG vehicles, bi-fuel, General Motors Corp.

March 8, 2012 - Industry News

2013 GMC and Chevrolet Bi-Fuel Pickups Unveiled

<p><em>(Photo by James Fassinger for Chevrolet)</em></p>
<p>The 2013 bi-fuel Chevrolet Silverado includes a compressed natural gas (CNG) capable engine that transitions between CNG and gas fuel systems. The bi-fuel Silverado will be covered by General Motors' extensive warranty, and will meet all EPA and CARB emission certification requirements.</p>

The bi-fuel commercial trucks can transition between CNG and gas fuel systems, making for a range of more than 650 miles. Both vehicles meet all Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board emission certification requirements.

Tags: Chevrolet Silverado, CNG vehicles, bi-fuel, 2013-MY, GMC Sierra

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