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Ford offers improved CNG & propane driven CVs

By Swati Sanyal Tarafdar,

Added 05 May 2015

It has the broadest portfolio of natural gas and propane offerings, including 2016 F-150 and Super Duty trucks, and Transit and Transit Connect vans and wagons

With an installed CNG or propane system, the new F-150 can haul hundreds of pounds more than a similarly equipped 2014 F-150

Converting to CNG/propane
CNG/propane engine prep from the factory costs $315 before the customer chooses a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier to supply fuel tanks, fuel lines and unique fuel injectors. Upfits run approximately $7,500 to $9,500 depending on fuel tank capacity.

CNG conversions can provide stability against fluctuating fuel prices as well as lower vehicle operating costs for fleet administrators. CNG sells for an average of $2.11 per gallon of gasoline equivalent, as of April 30, 2015, and is as low as $1 in some parts of the country, representing a significant savings compared with unleaded regular fuel, and an even greater savings compared with diesel.

The national average for unleaded regular fuel is $2.58 per gallon, while diesel sells for an average $2.81 per gallon, as of April 30.

Growing Demand for Ford CNG/propane-prepped vehicles
Ford has sold more than 57,000 CNG/propane-prepped vehicles - seven times more than all other major U.S. automakers combined - since 2009. Sales have grown each of the last five years, reflecting Ford's commitment to sustainability and offering customers true power of choice in alternative fuels.

Ford sold a record 16,821 commercial vehicles with CNG/propane gaseous engine-prep packages in 2014, and 2015 is shaping up to be an even stronger year.

"The growth in interest for CNG/propane-prepped vehicles shows a shift in fleet customers' mindsets," says Dick Cupka, Ford ‎commercial vehicle sustainability leader. "They are becoming more forward-thinking about alternative fuels, taking into account their total cost of ownership and looking for ways to reduce their vehicle emissions."

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