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LPG system provider Icom earns 17 new EPA certifications For GM vehicles

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The EPA certifications allow Icom to convert these popular fleet vehicles in the US market for propane/autogas bi-fuel use. The Chevrolet-brand vehicles include Silverado, Tahoe, Express vans, Avalanche and Suburban. Icom’s EPA certifications now cover approximately three million vehicles, primarily Ford and GM fleet vehicles.

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Chevrolet and GMC expand alternative fuel fleet offerings; expanded CNG/LPG lineup

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Currently four of the top five “Green Fleets,” as identified by Bobit Media Group, operate CNG-powered vehicles. All of the top 25 fleets use at least two fuels. Caprice PPV Equinox Express Impala Silverado Silverado HD Suburban Tahoe. Savana Canyon Sierra HD. Electric Vehicles and Hybrids. Bolt EV Volt Malibu Hybrid.

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Polk County, Oregon Sheriff’s Office running 10 patrol cars on propane

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The Polk County, Oregon, Sheriff’s Office is running 10 patrol cars converted to propane autogas, including seven Ford Crown Vics, two Chevy Tahoes and one Ford F-350 pickup truck; the office expects to save more than $20,000 every year by using the alternative fuel.

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Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicle now offers 365 hp EcoBoost engine

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— Gerry Koss, Ford fleet marketing manager. With the Police Interceptor utility vehicle representing half of our police orders, it is evident our two-vehicle strategy was on target. Our engineering team designed this vehicle specifically for the police market. liter V8 engine.

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Alpharetta, GA PD pitches Tesla Model Y patrol and admin fleet

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The police gave a presentation to council members, asking them to consider the $349,910 purchase of four… pic.twitter.com/GXKdJ7Lleo — Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) October 31, 2024 In comparison, Ford Explorer patrol vehicles cost $70,629.88, while Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicles cost $79,811.41.

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CALSTART Small Hybrid Bus Working Group Selects StarTrans-Azure Dynamics for National Hybrid Bus Deployment

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The small hybrid buses will operate with at least nine fleets in varying climates, geographies and duty cycles, and their performance will be demonstrated in chassis dynamometer and field testing. The HTUF program benefits from the participation of more than 80 fleets representing roughly one million trucks and buses.

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CleanFUEL USA Expands Propane Engine Products With IMPCO

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Partnerships like this make it feasible to address the industry’s distribution, installation and service/support gap for propane engines, broadening the potential for propane to become a widely utilized domestic fleet fuel. Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban and Tahoe. less than gasoline/diesel per gallon. 2008 and 2009 3.5L

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