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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 gas engines to fleet operators such as Verizon and Schwan’s Home Delivery Service.

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2016 Ford F-150 offers ability to run on compressed natural gas, propane

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liter V8 engine will be available to order this summer with a factory-installed, gaseous-fuel prep package that includes upgraded intake and exhaust valves and valve seats. —Jon Coleman, Ford fleet sustainability and technology manager. Transit Connect van and wagon. Transit van, wagon, cutaway and chassis cab.

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Ford Announces 2.0L EcoBoost Engine; First Production EcoBoost with TI-VCT

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TI-VCT varies the phase of the intake and exhaust cams independently for improved airflow through the engine, which delivers more torque while reducing average fuel consumption by up to 5%. 2010 Ford Transit Connect. engine, the first EcoBoost production engine to include the system. 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid.

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Ford announces second member of EcoBoost family

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With the variable camshaft timing the intake and exhaust cams vary independently improving airflow through the engine. 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Ford is also hoping to improve its average US vehicle fuel economy by approximately 20 per cent fleet-wide through the end of 2010. 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid.

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Smith Electric Vehicles support London bus fleet

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The electric vans reduce Go-Ahead’s carbon footprint, are virtually noiseless when in use and have zero exhaust emissions, helping to improve urban air quality. Smith has an unrivalled UK-wide service and support network, which already maintains over 5,000 vehicles for major fleet operators.

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