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The trucks are available in standard and long-box and two-or-four wheel drive. Once the fuel system is in place, GM will deliver these trucks to a dealer or to an upfitter for customer-ordered modifications.

Tags: CNG, Chevrolet Silverado, bi-fuel, GMC Sierra

The new certifications cover approximately 100 different 2012-2013 General Motors and Ford light-duty trucks and SUV platforms with GM 4.8L and 5.3L engines and Ford 3.7L, 4.6L, and 5.4L engines.

Tags: 2012-MY, bi-fuel, propane autogas, 2013-MY, General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co., Icom

BAF received approvals from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Landi Renzo said it has also received EPA approval for its 2013 vehicle lineup.

Tags: CNG, CARB, CNG conversion, EPA, BAF, bi-fuel, Landi Renzo USA, ship-thru, underbody tank

Because Venchurs is a QVM, the original Ford warranty stays intact and the conversions can be financed through Ford Credit, according to Venchurs.

Tags: CNG, CNG conversion, bi-fuel, 2013-MY, Venchurs, alternative-fuel conversion, Ford Motor Co., QVM, Ford F-Series Super Duty

Altech-Eco obtained Certificates of Conformity from the EPA for its CNG bi-fuel and dedicated conversion systems for the 2013 Ford 6.2L V8 F-250/350 pickups.

Tags: CNG, Altech-Eco, CNG conversion, EPA, bi-fuel, Ford F-350, Ford F-250, 2013-MY

The Westport WiNG System is designed to travel 300 miles on compressed natural gas (CNG) alone, and 650 miles with both tanks full.

Tags: CNG, bi-fuel, Ford F-350, Ford F-250, Westport, Ford F-Series Super Duty

Companies interested in adding CNG Ford F-250s or F-350s to fleet can apply for Venchurs’ short-term loaner program for test driving.

Tags: CNG, CNG conversion, bi-fuel, Venchurs, alternative-fuel conversion, Ford Motor Co.

A WiNG Power System conversion costs $9,750, with discounts on orders of 25 or more, according to John Howell, senior director of marketing and business development for Westport Light Duty.

Tags: CNG, Alternative-fuel vehicles, bi-fuel, Ford F-350, Ford F-250, fuel conversion systems, alternative-fuel conversion, Westport

Freightliner has set up a microsite, www.freightlinergreen.com, where viewers can follow the tour's progress, and look at the fuel savings and greenhouse gas reduction estimates. As of Thursday morning, the site reported a savings of $330.00 compared to using diesel.

Tags: CNG, CNG vehicles, bi-fuel, CNG fueling station, Wesport Innovations, Freighliner

The 2012 models with Westport WiNG bi-fuel Systems sold through Ford dealers will be EPA certified, and the 2013 model year is expected to offer CARB certification for all models.

Tags: CNG, 2012-MY, bi-fuel, Ford F-350, Ford F-250, 2013-MY, Westport

DETROIT - General Motors will sell a compressed natural gas bi-fuel version of its Sierra and Silverado commercial pickup trucks early in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Tags: CNG, bi-fuel, IMPCO, Sierra, Silverado, General Motors Corp.

DALLAS, TEXAS - Set for availability in May 2011, the new BAF offering includes bi-fuel Ford E-250/350 vans and F-250/350 pick-up trucks.

Tags: F-Series, E-Series, CNG vehicles, BAF, bi-fuel