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From NGVA 5/22/10
Very exciting news this week! On Monday, General Motors announced that it will be producing CNG-powered versions of its Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans to fleet and commercial customers beginning later this year. The vans have specially designed engines for gaseous fuels, and will come direct to the customer with the fully integrated and warranted dedicated gaseous fuel system in place. “We’re listening to our fleet customers and dealers about offering options that help them achieve their business objectives”, said Brian Small, general manager of GM’s fleet and commercial operations. For these vehicles, GM’s Vortec 6.0L V8 engine will receive hardened exhaust valves and intake and exhaust valve seats for improved wear resistance and durability for gaseous fuel systems. Along with dedicated gaseous fuel injection and fuel storage systems, the CNG systems are fully integrated into the vehicle, and will meet EPA and CARB certification requirements, and be fully compliant with applicable motor vehicle safety standards. The vans will carry GM's limited new vehicle warranty including the 5-year/100,000 mile transferable GM powertrain limited warranty.
The initial CNG offerings will be available on 2011 model year cargo vans and built at GM’s Wentzville assembly plant with the specialized Vortec engine installed. The vans will then be completed at a separate facility with the dedicated gaseous fuel system and related vehicle calibrations before shipment to the fleet customer or GM dealer.
Very exciting news this week! On Monday, General Motors announced that it will be producing CNG-powered versions of its Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans to fleet and commercial customers beginning later this year. The vans have specially designed engines for gaseous fuels, and will come direct to the customer with the fully integrated and warranted dedicated gaseous fuel system in place. “We’re listening to our fleet customers and dealers about offering options that help them achieve their business objectives”, said Brian Small, general manager of GM’s fleet and commercial operations. For these vehicles, GM’s Vortec 6.0L V8 engine will receive hardened exhaust valves and intake and exhaust valve seats for improved wear resistance and durability for gaseous fuel systems. Along with dedicated gaseous fuel injection and fuel storage systems, the CNG systems are fully integrated into the vehicle, and will meet EPA and CARB certification requirements, and be fully compliant with applicable motor vehicle safety standards. The vans will carry GM's limited new vehicle warranty including the 5-year/100,000 mile transferable GM powertrain limited warranty.
The initial CNG offerings will be available on 2011 model year cargo vans and built at GM’s Wentzville assembly plant with the specialized Vortec engine installed. The vans will then be completed at a separate facility with the dedicated gaseous fuel system and related vehicle calibrations before shipment to the fleet customer or GM dealer.
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