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Ford Expands CNG/LPG Conversion Capability to F-450, F-550 Super Duty

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Ford presented details of the conversion option, which will become available this fall and enables the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane (LPG, or liquefied petroleum gas), at the annual Ford Fleet Product and Business Conference in Dearborn. liter and 6.8-liter liter and 6.8-liter liter four-cylinder gas engine.

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Smith Electric Vehicles, Altec and PGE Partner on All-Electric Utility Truck

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The partners inroduced the prototype at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference in Williamsburg, Va. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will add the first test unit to its fleet to conduct routine and emergency overhead line work in PG&E’s northern and central California service area. Earlier post.).

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Fords View on Electrification Enablers; Looking for Battery Commonization

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Specifically on the BEV side, Ford has announced two vehicles: the electric Transit Connect light commercial van in 2010, and the battery electric Focus in 2011 (using new styling and with a new model). Demonstrations and early fleet sales. Both of these are C-platform applications. Standards are critical for success here.

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