All Entries Tagged With: "CNG trucks"
Compressed Natural Gas – The Future of Full-size Truck Engines?
Lately there seems to be a lot of talk about Compressed Natural Gas trucks and conversion kits. This trend, plus the absurdly rising gas prices, has us wondering is CNG a viable bi-fuel source for full-size trucks?
While the facts differ at times, here is the most recent reliable information we have found.
What's the deal with CNG, is it the future of full-size truck engines or is it only for commercial and Government fleets?
CNG Powered Ford F-250 Tackles Moab
In a sign of things to come (maybe), Venchurs Vehicle System showed off a bifuel Ford F-250 Park Ranger pickup at the Easter Jeep Safari held at Moab, Utah. Does this compressed natural gas powered truck pave the way for more consumer pickups to follow suit or is CNG still limited by horsepower issues?
A CNG Powered Ford F-250 modified by Venchurs Vehicle System showed off its skills at the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. Could other CNG powered trucks be on the horizon? Photo Credit Jake Lingeman.
Chrysler Builds CNG RAM Pickup for 2012
Chrysler plans to introduce a compressed natural gas (CNG) RAM pickup for sale in 2012. This pickup will compete with other manufactures and be another way for the U.S. energy needs to be less dependent on fossil fuels.
Chrysler has announced plans to introduce a CNG powered Ram Pickup in 2012.
