CNG Vehicles Guide 2013

CNG vehicles guide May 2013

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Content

1.1 Passenger cars 6

1.2 Light transport vehicles 60

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Introduction

This global guide to gas/CNG vehicles is published by Green Highway, a partnership between the three municipalities of Sundsvall (Sweden), Östersund (Sweden) and Trondheim (Norway). The aim of the project is to create a transport corridor free from fossil fuels and to contribute to growth and development in the region. The project is part of Interreg Sweden-Norway and financed by EU. Green Highway is also supported by partners and stakeholders in the region.

The guide has been developed based on the establishment of biogas as a renewable fuel for vehicles, together with our ambition to help establish a rapid market development in our region and on a national level. The presentation of an unbiased guide, as complete as possible, about the availability of gas vehicles is an important component in this work.

The guide gives an overview of the gas vehicles available on the global market for the model year 2013, with a particular focus on the Swedish and Norwegian markets. Here you will find vehicle prices, technical data such as range on CNG, safety information, links to further reading, official contact information and much more. This guide can work as reference for municipalities, private and public institutions and individuals who are interested in acquiring gas vehicles, or who simply want to be informed about the availability.

This is the second edition of the guide published in English. We have never seen such an extensive guide to gas vehicles as this, nevertheless it is certainly not complete. We value all contributions on mistakes and emissions in the guide. The guide s available in both English and Swedish and can be downloaded from www.greenhighway.nu.

For further information, please contact:

Anne Sörensson: [email protected]

Bjørn Ove Berthelsen: [email protected] The guide was produced by Mattias Goldmann. We are very thankful to Mattias, who has done an excellent job with this compilation! SÖT, May 2013

Also read the Guide for Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Cars!

Green Highway has also published an extensive buyers guide for electric and plug-in hybrid cars. The guide gives an overview of most models available on the global market. It contains prices, range per charge, charging times, battery types, information about safety, links to further information and much more. The guide is available in both Swedish and English and can be downloaded from www.greenhighway.nu.

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Remarks

Selection of vehicles

In this guide, gas powered personal cars and light transport vehicles are included, up to the total weight of 3.5 tons. Only vehicles that can be powered by CNG (natural gas or biogas) are included, ie vehicles powered by fuels dominated by methane. Vehicles powered by ”motorgas” (LPG), mainly propane and butane, are excluded, since it is not believed that this fuel will be produced using renewable energy in the future.

All vehicles included are available at the global market today or at least within a year. We have only included vehicles that we are reasonably certain will be marketed and where at least some of the technical details are available. Gas vehicles that are no longer produced are not included.

The boundary between factory produced vehicles and conversions is not clear. We have included all new factory made gas vehicles available on the EU market, as well as conversions that fulfill EU quality and emissions requirements, and can be called ”almost factory built”. In practice, this means that the gas vehicle (as opposed to only its parts) can either be bought from the conversion company, or from dealers of the brand whose car is being converted. We realize that some converters may find themselves excluded from the guide. They are welcome to present their case for inclusion in the next update.

Vehicles that can be converted to gas/CNG by the customer bringing the car to the conversion company are not included. The market for this kind of conversions is big in several markets of Latin America (eg Peru and Venezuela), and in some Asian countries (eg China, India, Iran, Pakistan and Thailand).

In some markets, mainly in Asia, small gas powered vehicles are sold, such as rickshaws or tuktuks, many of them three-wheeled. We have included a few of these, mainly as an introduction to this kind of vehicles – there are many other brands offering similar products that are not included in this guide.

Vehicle classification

The vehicles in this guide are divided into passenger cars and transport vehicles. All vehicles primarily used for transporting passengers are classified as passenger cars, which for instance means that the Mercedes Sprinter combi is presented as a passenger car, while the van version is presented as a transport vehicle.

Technical data

Fuel

The fuels that the vehicle can use are presented. If it says ”Gas/petrol”, the vehicle can be driven on both of these fuels, if it say only ”Gas” it cannot be driven on petrol.

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Country of manufacture

If the conversion to gas is done in a different country than where the vehicle is made, the country of origin is put first, followed by the country of conversion (eg ”Germany/Switzerland”).

Price

The price is for the cheapest version of the model quoted. All prices are inclusive of local VET, except where stated. ”Base price on home market” is the price in the country of manufacture for factory made gas vehicles, and the country of conversion for vehicles that are converted in a different country. The prices are given in the local currency of the country.

Weight

The weight given is the vehicle, with all tanks full (petrol and gas if the vehicle has both), including the driver at 75 kg. Outside of Europe, the vehicle’s ”kerb weight” is often given, which excludes the driver. Here, we have added 75 kg to get a weight that's comparable with other vehicles in the guide. However, not all manufacturers have given any weight data for their gas vehicles. Where possible, we have given an indication based on the weight of the petrol car plus an estimation based on the size of the gas tanks.

Baggage capacity

In most gas vehicles, the gas tanks reduce the capacity for luggage or the cargo space. A figure for baggage capacity is only given when this is taken into account.

Maximum payload

Many gas vehicles have a significantly lowered maximum payload compared to petrol and diesel vehicles, due to the extra weight of the gas cylinders. The maximum payload is the highest weight allowed from passengers (the driver excluded) plus other cargo.

Engine power

For most gas vehicles, the highest power output depends on whether the vehicle is driven using gas or petrol (or other fuels such as ethanol). For vehicles that have been converted to gas, the maximum output is often 10 – 20 per cent lower when using gas, since the engine is not optimized for petrol. If there are several different maximal power output figures, depending on the fuel, these are all indicated. If there is only one figure, it is indicated on which fuel this output figure applies.

Cylinder size

The manufacturers and converters usually give the gas cylinder size in kilos of gas, which is also used throughout the guide. When the manufacturer has only given the capacity in liters, we have estimated that a gas cylinder holds 0.17 kg of gas per liter, which is the conversion rate most manufacturers use.

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Energy consumption

Most manufacturers indicate the energy consumption in kilos of gas per 100 km, which is also the way we present it in this guide. The exact consumption depends on which gas that is being used. In Europe, the consumption is predominantly given using the reference gas G20 (100 per cent methane). For non-European manufacturers, it has usually not been possible to establish which gas they have been using, which implies that consumption figures can only be compared allowing for a margin of error.

Range

The figure given is based on the gas cylinder size divided by the consumption.

Safety

If the vehicle has been crash tested by Euro NCAP or the American NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), the result is given. Since the Euro NCAP recently changed its' methodology, it is indicated whether the results stem from using the new or the previous method. See also www.euroncap.com.

Remarks

Here, other information that we believe may be of relevance for the interested parties is presented.

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Passenger vehicles

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Audi A3 G-tron

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture Germany

Base price Approx € 29 000

Seating capacity 5

Exterior dimensions L 431 cm, W 178 cm, H 142 cm

Weight No information

Cargo volume No information

Permitted load No information

Hauling capacity Not permitted.

Engine power 110 hp

Performance 0-100 km/h: 11,0 s, top speed 190 km/h

Tank size 12 kg methane, 55 l petrol

Fuel consumption/100 km 3.5 kg methane, ca 6.0 l petrol

Range (methane + petrol) 400 + 900 km

Safety 5 stars out of 5 in Euro NCAP.

Remarks 1500 cars made for tests, only for the German market. Uses synthetic methane produced from Audi’s wind power.

Further reading http://www.teknikensvarld.se/2013/03/04/38515/audi-a3-g-tron-vill-helst-ha-audi-gas/

Official website http://www.volkswagengroup.se/sv/Mediarummet/Pressrelease---visningsida/?pid=748552

Contacts Audi AG, D-85045 Ingolstadt, Germany, [email protected], +49-800 283 44 44

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BRA GmbH/PGO Cévennes Turbo CNG

Fuel CNG

Country of manufacture France/Germany

Base price € 54 980

Seating capacity 2


Weight 980 kg

Cargo volume 110 l


Hauling capacity No information

Engine power 150 hp

Tank size 22 kg methane (132 l)

Fuel consumption

(per 100 km)

4.6 kg methane

Range 450 km

Safety Not tested by Euro NCAP or equivalent

Remarks Production uncertain. Has also shown gas versions of Fiat 500, Volvo C30, Opel Corsa and Opel Astra, not none of them has gone into production.

Further reading

Official website www.cngpower.eu

Contacts BRA GmbH, Rudolf-Diesel-Strasse 7, 97424 Germany. Phone: +49 9721 675 301. E-mail: [email protected]

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Chang'an Yuexian/Alsvin CNG

Fuel CNG

Country of manufacture China

Base price 65 900 Chinese Yuan

Seating capacity 5

Exterior dimensions L 436 cm, W 171 cm, H 148cm

Weight Ca 1 200 kg

Cargo volume Ca 350 l



Engine power 95 hp

Tank size No information

Fuel consumption

(per 100 km)

7.8 l petrol, no information available for methane

Range No information

Safety Not tested by Euro NCAP or equivalent.

Remarks Launched in 2010, called Alsvin for export markets.

Further reading http://autos.globaltimes.cn/china/2010-03/515707.html

Official website www.globalchana.com

Contacts Global Chana, 199 Wuhong Rd, Yubei, Chongqing, China, tel +86-23-6759 9888 8042

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Chevrolet Aveo 1.4 CNG

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture India

Base price RS 65 000

Seating capacity 5


Weight 1 095 kg

Cargo volume Ca 350 l



Engine power 94 hp


Fuel consumption

(per 100 km)

7.5 l petrol

Range (methane + petrol) 180-200 km on methane

Safety European version of Aveo was given two stars in previous version of Euro NCAP.

Remarks Rear suspension strengthened for same comfort as petrol version.

Further reading www.iangv.org/tools-resources/oem-vehicle-directory/Vehicles-by-Type/Cars/Chevrolet-Aveo-CNG-%282010%29/visit.html

Official website www.chevrolet.co.in/content_data/AP/IN/en/GBPIN/001/aveo-model.html

Contacts Chevrolet Sales India Pvt. Ltd, 1st Floor, Plot Number 15, Sector-32, Gurgaon-122001, Haryana, India. Tel +91-124-3080000, 4213333. [email protected]

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Chevrolet Impala 3.5/3.9 NaturalDrive CNG

Fuel CNG/ethanol/petrol

Country of manufacture USA

Base price 38 000 USD

Seating capacity 5



Cargo volume 396 l



Engine power 212 hp

Tank size 64 l ethanol/petrol

Fuel consumption

(per 100 km)

10.2 l petrol


Safety 5 stars out of 5 for frontal collision (NHTSA)

Remarks Converted with technology from NaturalDrive Partners, approved for several other GM models with 3.5 and 3.9 liter V6-engine for ethanol (FFV).

Further reading

Official website http://impcoautomotive.com/

Contacts NaturalDrive Partners LLC, 3134 West Lewis Suite 44, Phoenix AZ85009. Phone: +1 801 768 2986. E-mail: [email protected]

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Chevrolet Optra 1.6 CNG

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture Thailand

Base price 65 000 SGD (Singapore), 849 000 THB (Thailand)

Seating capacity 5


Weight 1 325 kg


Permitted load 360 kg


Engine power 107 hp on petrol

Tank size 11 kg methane, 55 l Petrol

Fuel consumption

(per 100 km)

6.1 kg methane, 7,1 l Petrol



Remarks Produced at GM’s factory in Thailand. Sold in several Asian countries. In Europe, Chevrolet Optra was sold as Chevrolet Lacetti/Nubira. Available as sedan and estate. Approved for E10, fulfills Euro 4.

Further reading http://www.oneshift.com/news/news.php?newsid=1154

http://www.bangkokpost.com/auto/autoscoop/19178/the-cng-factor

Official website www.chevroletsingapore.com

Contacts Chevrolet centre, 1 Ubi Road 4, Singapore 408 607. Phone: +65 113 033

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Chevrolet Cruze

KonveGas

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture Germany/Sweden

Price at home market From € 25 000

Seating capacity 5


Weight Ca 1 450 kg



Hauling capacity 1 200 kg

Engine power Petrol 140 hp, CNG 134 hp

Performance 0-100 km/h: Ca 11 s, top speed ca 190 km/h


Fuel consumption/100 km 5.8 Nm3

Range (methane + petrol) 300 +1000 km

Safety 5 stars out of 5 in Euro NCAP (2009)

Remarks The conversion to CNG is done by KonveGas AB in Växjö, Sweden. KonveGas can also convert several models from Ford, Citroën, Peugeot and Volvo.

Further reading http://miljofordonsyd.se/2013/04/3086/

Official website www.chevrolet.se; www.konvegas.se

Contacts Chevrolet Sweden AB, Box 44079, 100 73 Stockholm, Sweden, +46-8-632 86 43, [email protected]

KonveGas, Hjalmar Petris Väg 36, 352 46 Växjö, Sweden, +46-470-78 11 80, [email protected]

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China Auto Group Passenger Tricycle 0.25 CNG

Fuel CNG/petrol


Base price No information

Seating capacity 6 – 9


Weight 575 kg




Engine power 20 hp

Tank size 3.4 kg methane, 20 l Petrol

Fuel consumption

(per 100 km)

No information

Range (methane + petrol) No information


Remarks China’s largest producer of three-wheelers with several CNG vehicles being produced.

Further reading

Official website www.caichk.com

Contacts China Auto International, 11F Tower B Sofitel Building, No.137 Keyuan 2nd Road, High-Tech District, Chongqing, Chongqing, China 400039. Phone: +86 23 6896 2563. E-mail:[email protected]

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Chongqing Zhineng Jeep 2020 2.4 CNG

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity No information






Engine power 85 hp


Fuel consumption

(per 100 km)

No information



Remarks 4WD vehicle available with CNG, with hard top or soft top. Not approved for export to Europe.

Further reading

Official website www.dengdilin.diytrade.com/sdp/182892/4/main-630611/0/Home.html

Contacts Chongqing Zhineng Engine Factory, 42 Nanxi Industrial Garden District, Jingkou Shapingba, Chongqing, 400032 China. Phone: +86 13708395457. E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

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Eco-Fueler American Roadster CNG

Fuel CNG



Seating capacity 3

Exterior dimensions L 430 cm, W 188 cm

Weight 825 kg




Engine power 100 hp

Tank size 17 kg methane

Fuel consumption

(per 100 km)

2.4 kg methane

Range (methane) 720 km


Remarks 3-wheeler roadster, defined as motorcycle in the USA. Fulfills all safety requirements for motorcycles. Available with hardtop. Company also offers facility for home-production of methane (biogas).

Further reading www.ngvglobal.com/stylish-cng-powered-american-roadster-moving-from-concept-to-production-0609

http://green.autoblog.com/2007/11/12/the-american-roadster-by-eco-fueler-seats-one-and-a-half-men/

Official website www.eco-fueler.com

Contacts Eco-Fueler Corporation, 745 NW Mt Washington Dr, Ste 107 Bend, Oregon 97701, USA. Phone: +1 541 350-6731. E-mail: [email protected]

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Fiat Doblò 1.4 Natural Power

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture Italy

Price at home market From € 20 000

Seating capacity 5


Weight 1 540 kg

Cargo volume 790-3 200 l



Engine power 120 hp (methane and petrol)


Tank size 16.15 kg methane, 22 l petrol

Fuel consumption/100 km 4.9 kg methane, 7.4 l petrol


Safety 5 stars out of 5 in Euro NCAP

Remarks Also available as van (see Light Transport Vehicles). Van of the Year 2011. CNG version only has five seats.

Further reading www.gronabilister.se/doblogas

http://www.enginenature.com/2010/03/in-the-doblo-fiat-turbandarges-its-engine-running-on-natural-gas/

Official website www.fiat.com

Contacts Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A., Corso G. Agnelli 200, 10135 Torino, Italia. Tel. +800-342 800 00

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Fiat Ducato Persone 3.0 Natural Power

Fuel CNG/petrol




Exterior dimensions L 541 cm, B 205 cm, H 252 cm

Weight 2 310 kg


Permitted load 1 190 kg


Engine power 136 hp on methane


Fuel consumption

(per 100 km)

8.8 kg methane, 13.8 l petrol



Remarks Available with three different wheelbases, three roof heights. Longer versions can be equipped as school buses. Information is for version with medium wheelbase and medium roof height.

Further reading http://www.theautandannel.com/news/2009/03/23/454275.html

Official website www.fiatprofessional.it


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Fiat Fiorino Combi 1.4 Natural Power

Fuel CNG/petrol


Base price Approx €16 000

Seating capacity 5


Weight 1 345 kg




Engine power 70 hp on methane, 77 hp on petrol


Fuel consumption

(per 100 km)




Remarks Fiat Fiorino is similar to Peugeot Bipper (see this).

Further reading



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Fiat Panda Natural Power

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 5


Weight 1 155 kg

Cargo volume 200/855 l


Hauling capacity Not permitted


Performance 0-100 km/h: 12,0 s petrol, 12,8 s methane , top speed 170/168 km/h


Fuel consumption/100 km 3.1 kg methane, 4.6 l Petrol



Remarks Also available in version ”Climhe exterior of the Panda 4x4, but is not 4WD. Not certified for sales in cold climate.

Further reading http://www.gronabilister.se/pandagas

Official website Www.fiat.com


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Fiat Punto Evo 1.4

Natural Power Easy

Fuel CNG/petrol


Price at home market Approx € 17 000

Seating capacity 5


Weight 1 185 kg

Cargo volume 200-950 l


Hauling capacity Not available

Engine power 77 hp (petrol), 70 hp (methane)

Performance 0-100 km/h: Petrol 14.9 s, methane 16.9 s, top speed 162/156 km/h





Remarks CNG version only as five door.

Further reading www.gronabilister.se/puntogas



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Fiat Qubo 1.4

Natural Power

Fuel CNG/petrol


Base price Switzerland: Active 19 950 CHF

Seating capacity 5


Weight 1 365 kg

Cargo volume 250-2400 l


Hauling capacity 600 kg

Engine power Petrol 77 hp, methane 70 hp

Performance 0-100 km/h: 16.2 s, top speed 150 km/h





Remarks Fiat Qubo is a longer version of the Fiat Fiorino, equipped for passenger use.

Further reading http://www.vehiculeagaz.ch/fileadmin/customer/erdgas-fahren/Data/Kaufen/Erdgas-Fahrzeuge/Fiat-FS/FS_Fiat_Qubo_1.4_Natural_Power_f.pdf



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Fiat Grand Siena Tetrafuel


Country of manufacture Brazil

Base price 42 000 BRL (36 000 BRL for taxi)

Seating capacity 5


Weight 1 149 kg

Cargo volume 370 l



Engine power 75 hp on methane, 81 hp on ethanol, 80 hp on Petrol

Performance 0-100 km/h: 12,0 s petrol, 12,8 s methane , top speed 170/168 km/h

Tank size 9 kg methane, 48 l ethanol/petrol

Fuel consumption

(per 100 km)

No information


Safety 3 stars out of 5 for adult passengers in previous version of Euro NCAP, tests in Russia on similar Fiat Albea.

Remarks Tetrafuel means that the car can be run on CNG, petrol, E25 and E100.

Further reading http://www.ngvglobal.com/new-fiat-siena-tetra-fuel-comes-with-incentives-for-taxi-operators-0824

Official website www.fiat.com.br

Contacts Fiat Automóveis, Rodovia Fernão Dias s/nº BR 381, km 429 Betim - MG - CEP 32.560-460. Phone: +55 800 707 1000. E-mail: [email protected]

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Ford Fiesta

GreenPower

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture Germany/Switzerland


Seating capacity 5


Weight 1 154 kg




Engine power 59 hp on methane, 60 on petrol

Performance 0-100 km/h: 16.9 s petrol, 18.0 s methane , top speed 152 km/h

Tank size 10.5 (13) kg methane, 40 l petrol



Safety 5 stars out of 5 (Euro NCAP 2009)

Remarks Conversion done in Switzerland. Also available for Ford Ka, Fusion, Focus, C-Max, Mondeo, S-Max, Galaxy, Kuga, Transit and Maverick.

Further reading

Official website www.green-power.ch

Contacts F. +Ch. Müller AG, Ford Garage Wehntal, Wehntalerstrasse 54,8162 Sünikon, Switzerland. Phone: +41 44 855 60 60. E-mail: [email protected]

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Ford Transit

Connect CNG

Fuel CNG/petrol




Exterior dimensions L 428 cm (452 cm with long wheelbase), W 179 cm, H 181 cm

Weight Ca 1 250 kg



Hauling capacity 800 kg (petrol version)

Engine power 90 hp

Tank size 60 l Petrol

Fuel consumption/100 km No information



Remarks Produced after demand from taxi. Conversion done by Altech-Eco, which also offers a version that only runs on methane, as well as a LPG-version. Ford’s guarantees are valid.

Further reading http://www.ngvglobal.com/ford-offers-cng-prep-package-for-transit-connect-2011-0209#more-6276

http://green.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/chicago-2010-ford-transit-connect-taxi-burns-cng-lpg-and-four/

Official website http://www.transecoenergy.com/index.htm

Contacts Altech-Eco Corporation, 101 Fair Oaks Road, Arden, North Carolina 28704. Phone: +1 828 654-8300. E-mail: [email protected]

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Ford C-Max

Titanium 1.6 Ti-VCT

Fuel CNG/ Petrol


Price at home market Around € 20 000

Seating capacity 5






Engine power 120 hp

Performance 0-100 km/h: ca 11 s, top speed ca 190 km/h

Tank size 55 l petrol

Fuel consumption/100 km 7.0 l petrol



Remarks Available from late 2013 in the Swedish market.

Further reading

Official website www.ford.se

Contacts Ford Engine Company, Box 6046, 400 60 Göteborg, Sweden, +46-31-707 10 10

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Ford Focus Trend

1.6 Ti-VCT

Fuel CNG/ Petrol



Seating capacity 5


Weight Ca 1 300 kg


Permitted load Ca 500 kg


Engine power 120 hp






Remarks Available from late 2013 on the Swedish market.

Further reading http://www.ngvglobal.com/ford-sweden-introduces-natural-gas-focus-1-6-1101#more-24036

Official website www.ford.se

Contacts Ford Engine Company, Box 6046, 400 60 Göteborg, Sweden, +46-31-707 10 10

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Geely CK 1.5 CNG

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 5






Engine power No information





Remarks

Further reading http://www.cars-fans.cn/2009/01/Geely-two-CNG-bi-fuel-cars-home-official-line-28Chart-29/

Official website www.geely.com

Contacts Geely International Corporation, No.87 Qianyang Road, 200 333 Shanghai, P.R.China. Phone: +86 21 5269 5666. E-mail: [email protected]

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Great Wall de

Venezuela 2.4

Hover

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture China/Venezuela


Seating capacity 5






Engine power 125 hp





Remarks Great Wall is one of China’s largest private car companies, with production in several countries including Venezuela. Hover is available with FWD and 4WD.

Further reading http://www.ngvglobal.com/china-makes-inroads-into-venezuela-ngv-market-1119

Official website www.greatwall.com.ve

Contacts 2266 Chaoyang South Avenue, Baoding city, Hebei Pro., P.R. China. Phone: +86 312 2197688, E-mail: [email protected]

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Hindustan

Ambassador 1.8

CNG

Fuel CNG/petrol


Base price 643 000 INR

Seating capacity 5


Weight 1 170 kg






Fuel consumption/100 km 6.3 kg methane, 10 l petrol



Remarks Hindustan Ambassador has been produced since 1957, based on the Morris Oxford.

Further reading http://www.thereisnocat.com/showme276.html

http://www.scribd.com/doc/13175190/Cng-Ambassador-Detailed-Analysis

Official website www.hmambassador.com

Contacts Hindustan Engines Ltd, Automobile Marketing Division, P.O Hind Engine, Dist, Hooghly-712233 West Bengal, India.

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Honda Civic NGV

Fuel CNG



Seating capacity 5


Weight 1 396 kg

Cargo volume 170 l



Engine power 110 hp

Performance 0-100 km/h: 10.7 s, top speed ca 180 km/h


Fuel consumption/100 km 5.7 kg methane

Range 370 km

Safety 5 stars out of 5 for adult passengers in frontal collision (NHTSA)

Remarks The only factory made CNG vehicle from a lrge manufacturer sold on the American market. ”America’s greenest car” seven years in a row by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).

Further reading http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2012-honda-civic-natural-gas-test-review

Official website http://automobiles.honda.com

http://automobiles.honda.com/civic-gx/specifications.aspx

Contacts American Honda Engine Co., 1919 Torrance Boulevard, Mail Stop: 500 - 2N - 7D, Torrance CA 90501-2746, USA. Phone: +1 800 999 1009

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Hyundai Santro

Xing CNG GI Plus

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture India, Pakistan


Seating capacity 5


Weight 929 kg




Engine power 63 hp



Range 450 km on petrol

Safety 3 stars out of 5 for adult passengers, previous version of Euro NCAP, valid for similar Hyundai Atos.

Remarks Converted at Hyundai’s factory in India using technology from Minda Auto Gas Ltd. Sold by Hyundai’s Indian dealers with the same waranties as for other models. Also sold in Pakistan, similar version sold in Colombia.

Further reading http://www.zigwheels.com/Reviews/First-DriveHyundai-Santro-CNG/One_Pocket_20080107-1-2

Official website www.hyundai.co.in

Contacts Hyundai Engine India Ltd, Phone: +91 (0)98 7356 4645. E-mail: [email protected]

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Iran Khodro Soren

1.7 CNG

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture Iran


Seating capacity 5



Cargo volume 270 l



Engine power 150 hp




Safety

Remarks Soren is based in the Peugeot 405 chassie. Iran Kodhro.

Further reading http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=c6c_1234454009 http://gnvmagazine.com/eng/noticia-iranian_automaker_to_boost_natural_gas_engine_daily_production-2632

Official website www.ikco.com/default.aspx

Contacts Iran Khodro Industrial Group, Km 14, Karaj road, Iran Khodro Co., P.O. Box: 13895 – 111, Iran

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La Strada Avanti Ecostar 3.0

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture Italy/Germany

Base price Approx € 50 000


Exterior dimensions Available in several dimensions







Fuel consumption

(per 100 km)




Remarks The world’s first CNG campmobile, based on Fiat Ducato.

Further reading http://www.gibgas.de/?navi=aktuelles&subnavi=nachricht&id=332

Official website www.la-strada.de

Contacts La Strada Fahrzeugbau GmbH & Co. KG, Am Sauerborn 19, 61209 Echzell , Germany. Tel. +49 60 0891110. [email protected]

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Lancia Ypsilon 0.9

Twinair Ecandic

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 4/5

Exterior dimensions L 384 cm, W 168b cm, H 152 cm

Weight Ca 950 kg

Cargo volume 245 l



Engine power 80 hp on methane, 85 on petrol

Performance 0-100 km/h: 13.1 , top speed 167/169 km/h (methane/petrol)

Tank size 10.5 (13) kg methane, 40 l petrol



Safety 5 stars out of 5 in Euro NCAP.

Remarks Shares most technology with Fiat 500.

Further reading http://www.ngvglobal.com/lancia-opens-bi-fuel-ypsilon-ecandic-methane-order-book-in-italy-1221#more-24717

Official website www.lancia.com, www.fiat.ch

Contacts Lancia Automobiles, Fiat Group Automobiles, Via Nizza, 250 - 10126 Turin (Italy). +39 011 00.61111

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Lifan 520CNG

1.3/1.6

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 5








Fuel consumption/100 km 4.2 kg methane, 5.6 l petrol in 90 km/h

Range 260 km on methane


Remarks Also produced and sold in Peru. Engine power and fuel consumption are for the 1.6-liter engine, other versions also available.

Further reading http://www.ngvglobal.com/lifan-engines-to-set-up-bi-fuel-equipment-ngv-factory-in-peru-0519

Official website http://iecauto.lifan.com/enauto/

Contacts Lifan Industry Group, No.60, Zhangjiawan, Shangqiao, Shapingba District, Chongqing, China. Phone: +86 23 6166 3053. E-mail: [email protected]

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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

CNG

Fuel CNG/petrol


Base price INL 589 000

Seating capacity 5


Weight Ca 1 400 kg




Engine power 95 hp




Safety No information

Remarks Launched in 2013.

Further reading http://gnvmagazine.com/eng/noticia-maruti_suzuki_ertiga_cng_variant_to_be_launched_soon_in_india-3020

Official website http://www.marutisuzukiertiga.com/

Contacts

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Mercedes B 200

NGD BlueEfficiency

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 5


Weight 1 515 – 1 535 kg

Cargo volume 488 -1 547 l



Engine power 156 hp


Tank size 12 kg methane 54 l petrol




Remarks Available with manual and automatic gearbox.

Further reading www.autoenginesport.se/biltester/2008/0823/082302.pdf

www.gronabilister.se/mercedesbgas

Official website www.mercedes-benz-com

Contacts Mercedes-Benz, Potsdamer Str 7, D-107 85 Berlin, Germany

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Mercedes E 200

NGT BlueEfficiency

Fuel CNG/petrol


Price at home market € 42 000

Seating capacity 5


Weight 1 735 kg

Cargo volume 400 l



Engine power 163 hp






Remarks Facelift in September 2013.

Further reading www.autoenginesport.se/biltester/2008/0823/082302.pdf

www.gronabilister.se/mercedesbgas

Official website www.mercedes-benz.com


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Mercedes Sprinter

316/516 1.8 NGT

Kombi

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity Up to 9 depending on version

Exterior dimensions L 595 cm, B 200 cm

Weight 2 270 kg

Cargo volume 9 000 - 10 500 l

Permitted load 1 065 – 1 295 kg


Engine power 156 hp


Tank size 21 (36) kg methane, 15/100 l petrol

Fuel consumption/100 km 9.6 kg methane , 13.8 l petrol (depending on version)

Range 220/400 km on methane, 850 km on petrol (small/large tank)


Remarks Available with standard and raised roof (in image), with different wheel bases. More gas tanks as extra equipment.

Further reading www.alltomengine.se/tester/bilar/mercedes-benz/en-gronare-tysk-lastasna-1.8495

www.verkehrsrundschau.de/mercedes-sprinter-316-ngt-vs-iveco-daily-cng-823500.html?_apg=1



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Opel Combo Tour

1.6 CNG

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture Germany/Italy


Seating capacity 5

Exterior dimensions L 439/474 cm, W 183 cm, H 185 cm

Weight From approx 1350 kg

Cargo volume Up to 3200 l



Engine power 120 hp



Fuel consumption/100 km 4.9 kg methane (6.1 Nm3), 7.2 l petrol



Remarks Also as van. Very similar to Fiat Doblò.

Further reading http://www.gronabilister.se/onclickcms/site/filerelay.php?cms_fileid=2ce4074faca1a3a27ea1c9e68ea7699f

Official website www.opel.com

Contacts Adam Opel AG, Bahnhofsplatz, D-65423 Rüsselsheim am Main Tel: +49 (0)61 42 7-70, fax: +49 (0)61 42 7-88 00

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Opel Zafira Tourer

1.6 CNG Turbo

EcoFlex

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 5-7


Weight 1 733 kg

Cargo volume 152/710/1 860 l



Engine power 150 hp


Tank size 20,7 kg methane, 14 l petrol




Remarks A normally aspirated (non-turbo) version was previously sold alongside this version.

Further reading http://www.gronabilister.se/zafiragas



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Seat Mii Style

1.0 MPI

Ecofuel

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 4


Weight 956 kg




Engine power 68 hp


Tank size 11 kg methane (72 l), 10 l petrol

Fuel consumption/100 km 2,9 kg (4,4 Nm3)



Remarks Available with three and five doors, shares most characteristics with VW Eco Up.

Further reading www.gronabilister.se/upgas

Official website www.seat.com

Contacts Seat S.A., Autovía A-2, Km 585 – 08760 Martorell, Spain, [email protected]

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Shanghai VW

Santana 3000 1.8

CNG

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 5






Engine power 90 hp

Tank size 14 Nm3 methane, 60 l petrol


Range (methane + petrol) 140 km on methane, ca 700 km on petrol


Remarks Based on European VW Passat/Santana from the 1980s, has been popular as taxi in China.

Further reading http://www.ngvglobal.com/300-cng-bi-fuel-taxis-ordered-for-nanning-city-0512

Official website www.csvw.com/csvw/english/index.shtml

Contacts Shanghai Volkswagen Co. Ltd., Mail box 063-789, Shanghai 200 333, China. Phone: +86 21 95000789/52768169. E-mail: [email protected]

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Skoda Citigo

MPI CNG

Elegance

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture Czech Republic


Seating capacity 4


Weight 956 kg




Engine power 68 hp


Tank size 11 kg methane (72 l), 10 l petrol




Remarks Available with three and five doors, shares most characteristics with VW Eco Up.

Further reading www.gronabilister.se/upgas

Official website www.skoda.com

Contacts Skoda Auto AS. Václava Klementa 869, 293 60 Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic

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Subaru Legacy 2.5

CNG

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture Japan/Sweden

Price at home market Approx € 35000, City version with smaller tank approx € 33 000

Seating capacity 5


Weight 1580 kg

Cargo volume 426/1 626 L, City + 100 L



Engine power 167 hp


Tank size City: 10.4 Nm3, standard: 20.4 Nm3

Fuel consumption/100 km 8.5 Nm3, 8.4 L

Range (methane + petrol) 400 + 800 km, City 200 + 800 km


Remarks The first 4WD CNG vehicle on the Swedish market, partially produced in Trollhättan. 5% increased effect and 9% lowered consumption in 2013.

Further reading http://www.alltomengine.se/artiklar/nyheter/1.16199

www.gronabilister.se/subarugas

Official website http://www.subaru.se/lineup/boxer-cng/tekniska-data/specifications

Contacts Subaru Nordic AB, Torbornavägen 15, Box 15003, 253 68 Helsingborg, Sweden, +46-042-490 49 00, [email protected]

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Subaru Outback 2.5

CNG

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture Japan/Sweden

Price at home market Approx € 37 000, City € 36 000

Seating capacity 5


Weight 1 683 kg




Engine power 167 hp


Tank size 20.4 kg methane, 65 L petrol

Fuel consumption/100 km 8.5 Nm3, 8.4 L

Range (methane + petrol) 400 + 700 km, City 200 + 700 km

Safety 5 stars out of 5 in Euro NCAP (Legacy diesel)

Remarks The first 4WD CNG vehicle on the Swedish market, partially produced in Trollhättan. 5% increased effect and 9% lowered consumption in 2013.

Further reading www.gronabilister.se/subarugas

Official website http://www.subaru.se/lineup/boxer-cng/tekniska-data/specifications

Contacts Subaru Nordic AB, Torbornavägen 15, Box 15003, 253 68 Helsingborg., Sweden, +46-42-490 49 00, [email protected]

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Volkswagen Caddy

Life 2.0 EcoFuel

Startline

Fuel CNG/petrol





Weight 1 632 – 1 771 kg

Cargo volume 750 l with 5 seats, 3 200 l with 2 seats

Permitted load 404-543 kg


Engine power 109 hp



Fuel consumption/100 km

5.7 kg methane, 8.7 Nm3, 8.8 l petrol

Range (methane + petrol)

430 + 150 km

Safety 4 stars of 5 ín previous Euro NCAP version.

Remarks Also in better equipped i versions Trendline and Comfortline, slightly heavier and thus with slightly lower payload capacity.

Further reading http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/03/05/the-volkswagen-caddy-ecofuel/

Official website Www.volkswagen.com

Contacts Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, VHH 11. Floor, P.O. Box 1849, D-38436 Wolfsburg, Germany, Phone: +49 5361 9-86622, [email protected]

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Volkswagen

Caddy Maxi 2.0

EcoFuel

Trendline

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 7


Weight 1 836 – 1 9 47 kg

Cargo volume 530 l with 7 seats, 1 350 l with 5 seats, 4 200 l with 2 seats

Permitted load 468 – 579 kg


Engine power 109 hp



Fuel consumption/100 km 5.8 kg methane, 8.8 Nm3, 8.8 l Petrol

Range (methane + petrol) 570 km + 130 km

Safety 4 stars of 5 ín previous Euro NCAP version (VW Caddy)

Remarks Longer version of VW Caddy with larger gas tanks. Also in better equipped versions Trendline and Comfortline, slightly heavier and thus with slightly lower payload capacity.


Official website Www.volkswagen.com


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Volkswagen

Caravelle/

Transporter

2.0 Eco BiFuel

Fuel CNG/petrol


Price at home market Caravelle € 45 000, Transporter € 38 000 (approx.)



Weight 2 137 (2 247) kg

Cargo volume Depends on gas tanks sizes

Permitted load 713 (603) kg


Engine power 115 hp


Tank size 12/17/20,4/29/30,6/34 kg methane, 80 l petrol

Fuel consumption/100 km 7.3-8.0 kg methane, 10.1 Nm3, 10.3-10.5 l petrol

Range (methane + petrol) 140-360 + 560 km

Safety 4 stars out of 5 for adult passengers in previous version of Euro NCAP

Remarks Converted by IAV GmbH. All petrol versions of the Caravelle/Multivan/Combi can be converted, with gas tanks in the cargo compartment or under the floor. Double gas tankas as option (in brackets).

Further reading www.iav.com/downloads/de/handouts/fahrzeugentwicklung/ 080910_VW_T5CNG_de_WEB.pdf

Official website www.volkswagen.com


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Volkswagen

Eco Up!

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 4


Weight 956 kg




Engine power 68 hp


Tank size 11 kg methane (72 l) , 10 l petrol




Remarks Available with 3 and 5 doors.

Further reading http://miljofordonsyd.se/2013/04/fornybart-drivmedel-i-kompakt-bil/

www.gronabilister.se/ecoup



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Volkswagen Gol NF

1.6 GNV

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture Brazil


Seating capacity 5






Engine power 101 hp





Remarks Converted and sold by VW in Venezuela. Both as hatchback and sedan (Voyage). All dimensions are for hatchback.

Further reading

Official website www.vw.com.ve

Contacts Volkswagen Engines Venezuela, Av. Intercomunal Santiago Mariño, Sector La Providencia Parcela No. 16. Turmero, Venezuela. Phone: +58 243 2693562 eller +58 243 2694657

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Volkswagen

Golf TGI

BlueMotion

Fuel CNG/petrol


Price at home market Not yet decided

Seating capacity 5


Weight Ca 1 350 kg




Engine power 110 hp

Performance 0-100 km/h: 10, 7 s, top speed 194 km/h

Tank size 15 kg/19 Nm3 methane, 50 l petrol

Fuel consumption/100 km 3.5 kg methane, 5.3 l petrol. DSG: 3.4 kg methane, 5.0 l petrol



Remarks To be launched in autumn of 2013.

Further reading www.volkswagen.com

Official website http://www.teknikensvarld.se/2013/03/07/38624/volkswagen-golf-tgi-bluemotion--nu-blir-det-gas-i-tanken/


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Volkswagen

Golf Variant

TGI

BlueMotion

Fuel CNG/petrol


Price at home market Not yet decided

Seating capacity 5






Engine power 110 hp


Tank size 15 kg/19 Nm3 methane, 50 l petrol

Fuel consumption/100 km 3.5 kg methane, 5.3 l petrol. DSG: 3.4 kg methane, 5.0 l petrol


Safety 5 stars out of 5 in Euro NCAP (for Golf)

Remarks To be launched in late 2013.

Further reading www.volkswagen.com

Official website http://www.teknikensvarld.se/2013/03/07/38624/volkswagen-golf-tgi-bluemotion--nu-blir-det-gas-i-tanken/


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Volkswagen Passat

Variant 1.4 TSI

EcoFuel Masters

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 5


Weight Total weight 2 150 kg

Cargo volume 523-1 651 l



Engine power 150 hp



Fuel consumption/100 km 4.3 kg methane, 6.7 Nm3, 6.9 l petrol



Remarks Launched in 2011, has been repeatedly named Green Car of the Year by Swedish Association of Green Motorists.

Further reading www.alltomengine.se/tester/bilar/volkswagen/gas-passat-vws-lyckade-guldkalv-1.9076

www.gronabilister.se/vwpassatgas



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Volkswagen Passat

TSI 150 EcoFuel

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 5


Weight 1 626 kg

Cargo volume 523/1 651 l



Engine power 150 hp



Fuel consumption/100 km 4.3 kg methane, 6.6 Nm3, 6.8 l petrol



Remarks Launched in 2011, has been repeatedly named Green Car of the Year by Swedish Association of Green Motorists.

Further reading www.gronabilister.se/vwpassatgas



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Volkswagen Touran

TSI 1.4 EcoFuel

Masters

Fuel CNG/petrol


Price at home market From approx € 28 000



Weight 1 700 kg (DSG 1 710 kg)

Cargo volume 592-1 886 l with 5 seats, 192-1 913 with 7 seats



Engine power 150 hp


Tank size 18/24 kg methane, 11 l petrol

Fuel consumption/100 km 4.7 kg methane (7.2 Nm3), 7.3 l petrol, DSG 4.6 kg methane, 7.2 l petrol



Remarks From 2009 has same engine as Passat EcoFuel. Available with manual gearbox and DSG automatic gearbox.

Further reading www.gronabilister.se/vwtourangas

www.teknikensvarld.se/nyheter/090708-touran-tsi-ecofuel/index.xml



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Volkswagen

CrossTouran TSI

EcoFuel

Fuel CNG/petrol





Weight 1 740 kg

Cargo volume 592-1 886 l with 5 seats, 192-1 913 with 7 seats



Engine power 150 hp



Fuel consumption/100 km 5.0 kg methane, 7.3 l petrol, DSG: 4.8 kg methane, 7.1 l petrol



Remarks “Tougher” version of Touran, but not 4WD.

Further reading www.gronabilister.se/vwtourangas

www.teknikensvarld.se/nyheter/090708-touran-tsi-ecofuel/index.xml



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Volvo V70 2.5 Bi-

Fuel Turbo (AFV)

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture Sweden

Price at home market 329 000 SEK

Seating capacity 5


Weight 1 826 kg for manual gearbox, 1 842 kg for automat

Cargo volume 460 l



Engine power 231 hp

Performance 0-100 km/h: 8,5 s, top speed 230/220 km/h

Tank size 23 Nm3 methane, 70 l petrol

Fuel consumption/100 km 8.8/9.1 Nm3, 8.1 l petrol



Remarks Produced by Westport AB (Alternative Fuel Vehicle), in cooperation with Volvo Personvagnar Sweden. Volvo’s warranties and insurance are valid, the car is sold by Volvo’s Swedish dealers, with 7-9 weeks delivery time. Available with manual and automatic gearbox.

Further reading http://www.autoenginesport.se/artiklar/nyheter/20130312/snabbaste-and-starkaste-miljobilen

www.gronabilister.se/volvov70gas

Official website www.volvocars.se, www.afv.nu

Contacts Volvo Personbilar Sweden AB, 405 31 Göteborg, Sweden, +46-31-32 50 200. Westport AB, TLA entrén, 405 08 Göteborg, Sweden, +46-31-7578500

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Light transport

vehicles

61

Chevrolet Colorado 2.5 Dual-fuel pickup

Fuel CNG/diesel


Base price 597 000 THB

Seating capacity 2






Engine power 116 hp

Tank size 12 kg methane, 76 l diesel

Fuel consumption

(per 100 km)

No information



Remarks The diesel engine is run either on 65 % CNG and 35 % diesel, or on 100 % diesel. Also sold in Dubai and some other markets.

Further reading www.bangkokpost.com/auto/autoscoop/19178/the-cng-factor

Official website www.chevroletthailand.com

Contacts Chevrolet Sales (Thailand) Ltd., 555 Rasa Tower 21st Floor, Phaholyothin Road, Jatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand. Phone: +66 2791 3400. E-mail: [email protected]

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Chevrolet Silverado HD / GMC Sierra 2500 HD

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 2

Exterior dimensions L 624 cm, B 202 cm, H 197 cm (different versions)



Permitted load Ca 1 420 kg

Hauling capacity Ca 4 800 kg

Engine power 360 hp



Range (methane + petrol) 950 km combined

Safety 5 stars out of 5 by NHTSA

Remarks Available with RWD and 4WD, only as Extended Cab. Has GM:s warranties, sold by GM. GMC version almost identical.

Further reading http://gnvmagazine.com/eng/noticia-general_engines_bi_fuel_pickup_production_begins_in_the_united_states-2825

Official website http://www.chevrolet.com/culture/article/bi-fuel-silverado-natural-gas.html

Contacts Chevrolet/GMC USA

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Chongqing Zhineng Mini Truck 0.8 CNG

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 2


Weight 805 kg




Engine power 38 hp


Fuel consumption

(per 100 km)

6.5 l petrol



Remarks The company also makes CNG motorbikes and small CNG fourwheel ATVs (all-terrain vehicles).

Further reading

Official website www.dengdilin.diytrade.com/sdp/182892/4/main-630611/0/Home.html

Contacts Chongqing Zhineng Engine Factory, 42 Nanxi Industrial Garden District, Jingkou Shapingba, Chongqing, 400032 China. Phone: +86 13708395457. E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

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Fiat Ducato 3.0 Natural Power van

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 2


Weight 2 205 kg

Cargo volume 11 500 l




Performance Top speed 155 km/h


Fuel consumption

(per 100 km)




Remarks Available with three different wheelbases and three roof heights, all facts are for the medium version.

Further reading http://www.vehiculeagaz.ch/fileadmin/customer/erdgas-fahren/Data/Kaufen/Erdgas-Fahrzeuge/Fiat-FS/FS_Fiat_Ducato-KW_Natural_Power_f.pdf


Contacts Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A., Corso G. Agnelli 200, 10135 Torino, Italia. Tel. +800-34-280 000

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Fiat Ducato 3.0 Natural Power chassi/pick-up

Fuel CNG/petrol










Performance Top speed 155 km/h


Fuel consumption

(per 100 km)

8.8 kg methane, 13.8 l Petrol



Remarks Available with three different wheelbases and three roof heights, all facts are for the medium version.

Further reading http://www.vehiculeagaz.ch/fileadmin/customer/erdgas-fahren/Data/Kaufen/Erdgas-Fahrzeuge/Fiat-FS/FS_Fiat_Ducato-KW_Natural_Power_f.pdf



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Fiat Fiorino 1.4 Natural Power van

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 2


Weight 1 255 kg





Performance Top speed 149/155 km/h (methane/petrol)


Fuel consumption

(per 100 km)




Remarks Fiat Fiorino is very similar to Peugeot Bipper (see below).

Further reading



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Fiat Panda Van 0.9 Twinair Natural Power

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 5


Weight 1 035 kg





Performance 0-100 km/h: 12,0 s Petrol, 12,8 s methane , top speed 170/168 km/h





Remarks Sales plans in Nordic countries abandoned due to not having cold climate spec.

Further reading http://www.vehiculeagaz.ch/fileadmin/customer/erdgas-fahren/Data/Kaufen/Erdgas-Fahrzeuge/Fiat-FS/FS_Fiat_Panda_Van_0.9_Twinair_Natural_Power_f.pdf

Official website Www.fiat.com


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Fiat Doblò 1.4 Natural Power

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 2

Exterior dimensions L 439/474 cm, W 183 cm, H 185 cm

Weight 1 540 kg




Engine power 120 hp on methane and petrol






Remarks Also available as passenger ca. Van of the Year in 2011. Available with short and long wheelbase.

Further reading www.gronabilister.se/doblogas

http://www.enginenature.com/2010/03/in-the-doblo-fiat-turbandarges-its-engine-running-on-natural-gas/



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Ford F-series 5.4

CNG pickup






Weight Cirka 2 700 kg


Permitted load Cirka 570 kg



Tank size 26 – 77 kg methane, 136 l ethanol/petrol


Range 870 km on petrol

Safety 5 stars out of 5 for adult passengers for frontal collision (NHTSA), for the Ford F.150, other F-models have not been tested.

Remarks Conversion done by BAF Technologies, mainly for fleets. Different sizes of gas tanks available. Available with RWD and 4WD, with 2 or 4 doors. All facts for F-150 with 4WD and 4 doors.

Further reading http://www.cleanandgreenvehicles.com/ford-F-series-E-series.htm

Official website www.baftechnologies.com

Contacts BAF Technologies, 2415 Beatrice Street Dallas, Texas 75208, USA. E-mail: [email protected]

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Great Wall de

Venezuela 2.3 Deer

CNG pickup

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture China/Venezuela



Exterior dimensions No information





Engine power 110 hp





Remarks Great Wall is one of China’s largest private car companies, with production in several countries including Venezuela. Deer is available with FWD and 4WD, for 2 or 4 passengers.

Further reading http://gnvmagazine.com/eng/noticia-great_wall_venezuela_approved_its_ngv_models-901

Official website www.greatwall.com.ve

Contacts Great Wall, 2266 Chaoyang South Avenue, Baoding city, Hebei Pro., P.R. China. Phone: +86 312 2197688, E-mail: [email protected]

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Hindustan Winner

1.8 CNG flatbed

Fuel CNG/petrol


Base price Approx 400 000 INR

Seating capacity 2


Weight 1 525 kg

Cargo volume 4.2 m2





Fuel consumption/100 km 6.3 kg methane

Range 350 km on methane


Remarks Chassi and cabin from Chinese partner Shandong Shifeng, engine and powertrain from Hindustan Engines.

Further reading

Official website www.hmambassador.com

Contacts Hindustan Engines Ltd, Automobile Marketing Division, P.O Hind Engine, Dist, Hooghly-712233 West Bengal, India.

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Iveco EcoDaily van

Fuel CNG/petrol




Exterior dimensions L 595 – 701 cm, H 264 – 286 cm

Weight 2 055 – 2 370 kg, total weight 3 500 kg

Cargo volume 7 300 - 17 200 l



Engine power 136 hp

Performance 0-100 km/h: ca 14 s, top speed 151 km/h

Tank size 37 (53) kg methane, 14 l petrol

Fuel consumption/100 km 10 kg methane

Range 480 km on methane, 100 km on petrol


Remarks Available with single or double rear wheels, with short or long wheelbase, with normal or raised roofline. Some versions available with with extra gastanks (within brackets).

Further reading www.gronabilister.se/ivecodailygas


Official website www.iveco.com

Contacts Iveco S.p.A., Via Puglia 35, 10156 - Turin, Italy

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Iveco EcoDaily

chassie/flatbed

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 3

Exterior dimensions L 501 – 651 cm, B cm, H 222 cm

Weight 1 790 – 2 020 kg, total weight 3 500 kg

Cargo volume Biggest load: L 420 cm, B 235 cm



Engine power 136 hp

Performance 0-100 km/h: ca 14 s, top speed 151 km/h

Tank size 37 (48) kg methane

Fuel consumption/100 km 10 kg methane

Range 370 (480) km on methane, 100 km on petrol


Remarks Available with single or double rear wheels, with short or long wheelbase, with normal or raised roofline. Some versions available with with extra gastanks (within brackets).

Further reading www.gronabilister.se/ivecodailygas


Official website www.iveco.com/sweden/Pages/Home.aspx

Contacts Iveco S.p.A., Via Puglia 35, 10156 - Turin, Italy

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Mahindra Alfa 0.4

CNG pickup

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 2


Weight 615 kg

Cargo volume 2.3 m2



Engine power 8 hp





Remarks One cylinder engine

Further reading

Official website www.mahindrasmallcv.com

Contacts Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Automotive Sector, 2nd Floor, Mahindra Towers, Dr. G.M. Bhosale Marg, P.K. Kurne Chowk, Worli, Mumbai - 400 018, India. Tel : +91 993 506 6006. E-mail: [email protected]

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Mahindra Champion

0.5 CNG pickup

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 2

Exterior dimensions L 345 cm, W 152 cm

Weight 805 kg

Cargo volume 2.8 m2



Engine power 11 hp





Remarks One cylinder engine

Further reading



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Mahindra Bolero 2.5

CNG pick-up

Fuel CNG



Seating capacity 2


Weight 1 895 kg

Cargo volume 4.3 m2



Engine power 70 hp


Fuel consumption/100 km Around 8.0 kg methane

Range Up to 300 km


Remarks

Further reading



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Mahindra Maxximo

Fuel CNG



Seating capacity 2


Weight Ca 850 kg

Cargo volume 3.2 m2



Engine power 26 hp

Tank size 80 l methane

Fuel consumption/100 km 5.5 l petrol/100 km

Range Up to 270 km


Remarks

Further reading http://www.ngvglobal.com/mahindra-launches-cng-version-of-maxximo-load-carrier-0702#more-22018


Contacts Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Automotive Sector, 2nd Floor, Mahindra Towers, Dr. G.M. Bhosale Marg, P.K. Kurne Chowk, Worli, Mumbai - 400 018, India. Tel : +91 9935066006. E-mail: [email protected]

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Mercedes Sprinter

316/516 1.8 NGT

Kombi

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity Up to 9, depending on version


Weight 2 270 kg

Cargo volume 9 000 - 10 500 l with only the front seat



Engine power 156 hp



Fuel consumption/100 km 8.8 – 9.3 kg methane , 11.7 - 12.1 l petrol (depending on version)

Range 220 – 400 km on methane, 700 – 850 km on petrol


Remarks Available with standard and raised roof (image), available with normal and longer wheelbase. More gas tanks as option (in brackets). Also available in CNG-only version.




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Mercedes Sprinter

316 1.8 NGT

Chassi/Pick-up

Fuel CNG/petrol





Weight 2 240 kg

Cargo volume 5.5 – 9.1 m2

Permitted load 1 260 kg (Chassi)


Engine power 156 hp



Fuel consumption/100 km 8.8 – 9.3 kg methane , 11.7 - 12.1 l petrol (depending on version)

Range 220 – 600 km on methane, 700 – 850 km on petrol


Remarks Available as single or double cabin, available with normal and longer wheelbase. More gas tanks as option (in brackets). Also available in CNG-only version.





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Mitsubishi Triton

2.4 Single

Cab/Mega Cab CNG

Fuel CNG/petrol


Base price 481 000 -611 000 THB

Seating capacity 10-02-04






Engine power 128 hp

Tank size Single Cab: 19 kg methane, 50 l petrol

Mega Cab: 17 kg methane, 50 l petrol




Remarks Introduced in March 2010. Available as single or double cabin.

Further reading http://www.ngvglobal.com/mitsubishi-introduces-cng-bi-fuel-triton-in-thailand-0325

Official website www.mitsubishi-engines.co.th

Contacts Mitsubishi Engines (Thailand) Co., 688 Phaholyothin Rd. Klongluang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand. Phone: +66 2 908 8000. E-mail: [email protected]

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Nissan Frontier 2.4

GNV Pick-up

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture Brazil/Venezuela








Engine power 150 hp





Remarks Sold by Nissan dealersin Venezuela with same warranties as for other Nissan vehicles. Available as RWD and 4WD, with normal or long wheelbase, with single or double cabin.

Further reading www.todoauto.com.ve/1_doc/1_noticias/nissangnv.html

Official website www.nissan.net.ve

Contacts Nissan Venezuela, Urbanización Industrial Los Guayos, Primera Transversal 94-A, Parcela 16 Paraparal, Los Guayos Edo. Carabobo, Venezuela. Phone: +58 241 7009500.

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Opel Combo Van 1.6

CNG

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 2

Exterior dimensions L 439/474 cm, W 183 cm, H 189/211 cm

Weight From approx. 1 350 kg

Cargo volume 152/710/1 860 l



Engine power 120 hp






Remarks Also as passenger vehicle. Shares most technology with Fiat Doblò.

Further reading http://www.gronabilister.se/onclickcms/site/filerelay.php?cms_fileid=2ce4074faca1a3a27ea1c9e68ea7699f



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Peugeot Bipper 1.4

CNG van

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture France/Switzerland

Base price 24 251 CHF

Seating capacity 2


Weight 1 265 kg





Performance 0-100 km/h 16.5/15 s (methane/petrol), top speed 157 km/h





Remarks Converted i Switzerland by the same company that converts Ford (see these). Sold by Peugeot in Switzerland. Peugeot Bipper shares most technical details with Fiat Fiorino (see above).

Further reading http://www.vehiculeagaz.ch/fileadmin/customer/erdgas-fahren/Data/Kaufen/Erdgas-Fahrzeuge/Peugeot-FS/FS_Peugeot_Bipper_f.pdf

Official website www.peugeot.ch

www.green-power.ch

Contacts Peugeot Suisse SA, Gewerbestr. 19, 3302 Moosseedorf/BE, Switzerland. Phone: +41 31 85026 26.

Saturn Garage, Wehntalerstrasse 52, 8162 Steinmaur, Switzerland. Phone: +41 44 855 60 66. E-mail: [email protected]

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Peugeot Partner

CNG

Fuel CNG/petrol

Country of manufacture France/Switzerland

Base price 40 122 CHF

Seating capacity 2


Weight 1 530 kg





Performance 0-100 km/h 16.4/15.3 s (methane/petrol), top speed 159 km/h





Remarks Converted i Switzerland by the same company that converts Ford (see these). Sold by Peugeot in Switzerland.

Further reading http://www.vehiculeagaz.ch/fileadmin/customer/erdgas-fahren/Data/Kaufen/Erdgas-Fahrzeuge/Peugeot-FS/FS_Peugeot_Partner_f.pdf

Official website www.peugeot.ch

www.green-power.ch/

Contacts Peugeot Suisse SA, Gewerbestr. 19, 3302 Moosseedorf/BE, Switzerland. Phone: +41 31 85026 26.

Saturn Garage, Wehntalerstrasse 52, 8162 Steinmaur, Switzerland. Phone: +41 44 855 60 66. E-mail: [email protected]

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Volkswagen Caddy

2.0 EcoFuel van

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 2


Weight 1 580 kg




Engine power 109 hp





Safety 4 stars out of 5 for adult passengers, in previous version of Euro NCAP

Remarks


Official website www.volkswagen.se


86

Volkswagen Caddy

Maxi 2.0 EcoFuel

van

Fuel CNG/petrol





Weight 1680 kg




Engine power 109 hp





Safety 4 stars out of 5 for adult passengers, in previous version of Euro NCAP

Remarks Longer version of VW Caddy, with larger gas tanks.

Further reading



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Volkswagen

Transporter 2.0 Eco

BiFuel van

Fuel CNG/petrol



Seating capacity 2/3

Exterior dimensions L 489 – 529 cm, W 190 cm, H 199 – 248 cm

Weight 1 905 – 2 298 kg

Cargo volume 5 800 l – 9 300 l (smaller if gas tanks in cargo compartment)



Engine power 100 hp


Tank size 17 (34) kg methane, 80 l petrol


Range (methane + petrol) 210 (420) + 770 km


Remarks Converted by IAV GmbH. All petrol versions of the Transporter can be converted, with gas tanks in the cargo compartment or under the floor. Double gas tanks as option (in brackets). Available with two wheelbases, three roof heights.

Further reading www.iav.com/_downloads/de/handouts/fahrzeugentwicklung/

080910_VW_T5CNG_de_WEB.pdf

http://www.erdgas-mobil.de/privatkunden/vielseitig/vw-t5-20/



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Volkswagen

Transporter 2.0 Eco

BiFuel

chassi/flatbed

Fuel CNG/petrol




Exterior dimensions L 521 – 561 cm, W 199 cm, H 199 cm

Weight 1 875 – 2 379 kg

Cargo volume 4.2 – 5.7 m2



Engine power 116 hp


Tank size 20.4 (30.6) kg methane, 80 l petrol


Range (methane + petrol) 260 (390) + 770 km


Remarks Converted by IAV GmbH. All petrol versions can be converted. Double gas tanks as option (in brackets). Available with two wheelbases, single or double cabin.

Further reading www.iav.com/_downloads/de/handouts/fahrzeugentwicklung/

080910_VW_T5CNG_de_WEB.pdf



Documents

CNG Vehicles Guide 2013