Natural Gas Vehicle Texas (NGV Texas Inc.), a North American leader of natural gas technologies, celebrates its 10th anniversary today. For the past 10 years, the company has led the adoption of CNG and LNG vehicles in Texas and around the Nation through its expertise in natural gas conversion, sales distribution and support. Over the…
By Ed Ireland, Ph. D. The use of natural gas for fueling cars and trucks has been gaining ground in recent years. This move would get a big boost in Texas if the recently introduced bill S.B. No. 12 becomes law. Introduced by State Senator Carlos Uresti from San Antonio, the bill would mandate all…
CNG is no longer an alternative energy; it is the energy of today. Why not begin by removing the word “alternative” from the common phrase, “alternative fuel”?
Truck Brand: Ford F-Series Engine Type: 6.2 L (V8) Conversion Details: Bi Fuel CNG Conversion (mixed fuel blend) This 2014 Ford F350 Super Duty pickup came with a new 6.2L hardened engine platform and than was upgraded by NGV Texas with EPA approved CNG conversion kit for Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks to run on…
Truck Brand: International Engine Type: Cummins ISX (15L) Conversion Details: Dual Fuel CNG Conversion (mixed fuel blend) This 2005 International Truck was upgraded with Dual Fuel Conversion system offered by NGV Motori and one 25×90 CNG Tank Package with 49GGE capacity. As the result the truck can operate on either one of the fuels allowing…
Truck Brand: Isuzu NPR Engine Type: Chevy V8 6.0L Conversion Details: Dedicated CNG Conversion (CNG Only) This 2013 Isuzu NPR with Refer Box was upgraded with Dedicated Fuel Conversion system offered by Landi Ranzo and three CNG tanks (21×60, 19×36 type 3) for the total fuel capacity of 52.2GGE. As the result the truck can…
School Bus Brand: International Engine Type: DT 466 Conversion Details: Dedicated CNG Conversion (CNG Only) This 2006 International School Bus was upgraded with Dedicated Fuel Conversion system offered by NGV Motori and four CNG tanks (16×72, 16×45 type 1 and 3) for the total fuel capacity of 60GGE. As the result the truck can operate…
Vehicle Year, Make and Model: 2012 Chevrolet Impala Engine Type: 3.5L Conversion Details: Dedicated CNG Conversion Taxies and airport shuttles are one of the biggest natural gas (CNG) adapters, replacing diesel- and gasoline-fueled models at U.S. airports all across the nation. NGV Texas has been helping local taxi drivers not only to convert their gasoline…
The rising cost of gasoline and diesel fuel is prompting many consumers, both fleet owners and individuals, to investigate options to retrofit or convert their car(s) or truck(s) to run either (1) solely on natural gas, which is referred to as “dedicated” or (2) to run on gasoline or natural gas, which the federal government…
