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Altech-Eco Receives Final EPA Certifications for Dedicated and Bi-Fuel 2010 Ford Focus CNG/Gasoline Conversion Systems

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Altech-Eco Corporation has obtained Certificates of Conformity (COC) from the EPA for its new dedicated and bi-fuel 2010 Ford Focus compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion systems. Altech-Eco provides a lifetime warranty on all conversion system emissions components. The bi-fuel system uses the same storage system.

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Driven: 2010 Suzuki Kizashi

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Suzuki has long been left out of the conversation when it comes to mid-size sedans, and it's trying to change that with its all-new 2010 Kizashi sedan. Green-car fans will note that the Kizashi has been estimated by Suzuki to make anywhere between 29 and 31 mpg on the highway, thanks to its 2.4-liter

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12 natural gas Ford Transit Taxis to enter service in Chicago

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will deliver the taxi units to Taxi Medallion Management with an engine preparation package for conversion to CNG. The first taxi was delivered to Boston Cab Dispatch in December 2010. The standard Ford Transit Connect—2010 North American Truck of the Year—features a 2.0-liter

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Bright Automotive To Convert VW Transporters to Plug-ins

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Conversions are expensive, noted Lyle Shuey, Bright VP of Marketing and Sales, and the converted Transporters will not be as efficient as the purpose-built IDEA. Bright plans to begin delivering Transporter PHEVs in the second quarter of 2010. 100 mpg (2.4 15-22 mpg (15.6-10.7 The Bright IDEA and Transporter PHEV.

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Tula Technology reports up to 18% fuel economy gain in GM 6.2L V8 using Dynamic Skip Fire technology; emissions benefits too

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Besides NVH considerations, our FTP cycle data for L94 engine (employed in 2010 GMC Denali) show fuel economies of 19.92 mpg at DSF versus 17.34 mpg at V8 mode. The base engine is used by General Motors in many applications, among them, the 2010 GMC Yukon Denali. Meaning, DSF reduces fuel consumption by 14-18% over V8.

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ALTe Powertrain Technologies introduces range-extended electric powertrain system for E350s

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ALTe has already successfully implemented conversions in Ford F150 trucks, which have been driven by dozens of potential fleet customers. There are currently more than 125,000 E350 vans of the 2004-2010 model years registered to corporate, government and utility fleet owners in the US.

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ALTe Reveals Converted Ford F-150 Range Extended Electric Vehicle Demonstrator at NTEA Show

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Michigan-based electric powertrain company ALTe LLC ( earlier post ) revealed its demonstrator Ford F-150 range-extended electric vehicle conversion at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit. Fuel economy in charge sustaining mode is 32 mpg US (7.35 John Thomas.

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