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Chevrolet and GMC expand alternative fuel fleet offerings; expanded CNG/LPG lineup

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liter V-8 compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-capable engines starting in the first quarter of 2017. The announcement follows the selection of PSI, based in Wood Dale, Illinois, as General Motors Fleet’s preferred upfitter for CNG and LPG trucks. All of the top 25 fleets use at least two fuels.

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Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicle now offers 365 hp EcoBoost engine

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liter EcoBoost V6 engine. The engine, which delivers 350 lb-ft (475 N·m) of torque, has been available in a variety of Ford vehicles, including the Police Interceptor sedan, and is the choice for more than 40% of Ford F-150 truck buyers. Our engineering team designed this vehicle specifically for the police market.

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LPG system provider Icom earns 17 new EPA certifications For GM vehicles

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liter engines. The EPA certifications allow Icom to convert these popular fleet vehicles in the US market for propane/autogas bi-fuel use. The Chevrolet-brand vehicles include Silverado, Tahoe, Express vans, Avalanche and Suburban. It is designed specifically for use with OEM gasoline engines.

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New Ford Police Interceptors deliver up to 35% better fuel economy when idling

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But as law enforcement vehicles spend the majority of their lives idling, Ford engineers also tuned the Police Interceptor sedan and utility vehicle models to save fuel even when they are standing still, with no sacrifice to pursuit performance. L/100km) is best in class, topping the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV. seconds for the Tahoe.

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New Ford Police Interceptors deliver up to 35% better fuel economy when idling

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But as law enforcement vehicles spend the majority of their lives idling, Ford engineers also tuned the Police Interceptor sedan and utility vehicle models to save fuel even when they are standing still, with no sacrifice to pursuit performance. L/100km) is best in class, topping the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV. seconds for the Tahoe.

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CleanFUEL USA Expands Propane Engine Products With IMPCO

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a leading manufacturer of engine components that converts vehicles to operate on cleaner gaseous fuels, such as propane. Partnerships like this make it feasible to address the industry’s distribution, installation and service/support gap for propane engines, broadening the potential for propane to become a widely utilized domestic fleet fuel.

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Polk County, Oregon Sheriff’s Office running 10 patrol cars on propane

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The Polk County, Oregon, Sheriff’s Office is running 10 patrol cars converted to propane autogas, including seven Ford Crown Vics, two Chevy Tahoes and one Ford F-350 pickup truck; the office expects to save more than $20,000 every year by using the alternative fuel.

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