AFV/FAB Industries is North America’s premier supplier of fully integrated alternative fuel storage modules. We design, build and install CNG, LNG and H2 high pressure gas and cryogenic liquid systems. AFV/FAB Industries has integrated over 2,500 CNG “Fuel Packs” on board heavy duty vehicle chassis. We provide field maintenance and support to OEMs, Transit and other fleet operators.
AFV Expertise
AFV has extensive experience with CNG, LNG and H2 fuel system and fill station components.
Excellent reputation with OEM’s and transit users for quality products and responsive service.
Years of experience working with municipalities, i.e. cities, counties.
Focus on long-term relationships with component suppliers and OEM customers.
“State of the Art” engineering tools to facilitate communication and system integration.
Comprehensive documentation for each system includes operating manual and parts list.
Convert Your Vehicle to Compressed Natural Gas-SAFELY
As gasoline and diesel prices continue to rise, many people are considering converting their car or light truck to run on compressed natural gas (CNG).
CNG is a clean, inexpensive (currently selling for less than half the cost of gasoline) domestic fuel.Best of all, it uses zero imported (or domestic) petroleum.And government rebates are available to help with the cost of conversion and to further lower the cost of CNG fuel.
But conversion from gasoline to CNG should not be done by unqualified technicians, using unapproved conversion kits or unsafe high-pressure gas cylinders.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rules concerning the manufacture, sale and installation of alternative fuel engine conversion systems.The California Air Resources Board has similar and even more stringent emission rules for conversions in that state.Only EPA and/or CARB-certified conversion systems are permitted to be installed on vehicles.While a variety of non-certified systems are sold on the Internet and/or offered by some automotive shops, EPA has taken the position that installation of these systems is “tampering with a federally approved emission control system,” a federal violation punishable by a substantial financial penalty.Installation of non-certified systems can also cause a vehicle to fail emissions inspection.
Because of the technical difficulty and the expense of EPA and CARB certification, certified conversions are only available for a limited number of engine families and applicable vehicle models.An up-to-date list of all currently available EPA- and CARB-certified engine retrofit and repower systems is available at: http://www.ngvamerica.org/pdfs/marketplace/MP.Analyses.NGVs-a.pdf .New Honda Civic GX CNG vehicles, built in the USA, are also available in some states (seehttp://automobiles.honda.com/civic-sedan/civic-gx.aspx).
Installation of an engine conversion package and fueling system may be done when the vehicle is first purchased or after it has been in service.EPA and CARB require that converters provide appropriate documentation and training to installers of their systems.Installation by non-qualified installers is illegal and could damage the retrofit equipment or the engine (or both), compromise vehicle performance, or render the vehicle unsafe to operate.No EPA- or CARB-certified engine conversion systems are sold to untrained/unapproved installers.
CNG conversions SHOULD NOT be performed by unqualified technicians!Properly installed CNG systems are safe and economical, with the vehicle operating almost exactly like a gasoline vehicle.However CNG systems rely on high-pressure compressed natural gas for fuel, and high-pressure gases require specialized components and technical skills for installation.Conversions should be done according to the National Fire Protection Association’s Vehicular Fuel Systems Code (NFPA 52).
CNG converters and vehicle owners are reminded that CNG cylinders, often the most expensive component of the fuel system, must carry labels showing they meet the applicable Department of Transportation standard (FMVSS 304) by the symbol “DOT” on the label.The label will show an expiration date, after which the cylinder may not be safely used.Cylinders should also be inspected for safety every three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first (see http://www.cleanvehicle.org/technology/cylinder.shtml for more information).Converters and vehicle owners should have documentation that this safety inspection has been done.
About NGVAmerica - NGVAmerica is the national trade association dedicated to the development of a growing and sustainable American market for vehicles powered by natural gas.
About the Clean Vehicle Education Foundation - CVEF coordinates and implements a variety of public awareness, education, market research, codes and standards and technology programs for natural gas vehicles.
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LODI, CA - School districts around the Sacramento Valley are bemoaning the rising price of fuel. Most of their buses use diesel fuel which costs more than unleaded gas.
"Right now we have 102 buses and we transport 6,600 kids daily," said Carlos Garcia, transportation director for the Lodi Unified School District.
"I came to work here in 2005," Garcia said. "Back then I believe we were paying just under $1.80 a gallon and now we're at $3.73."
Since last fall the district's costs have risen by over $1.30 a gallon. It was enough to prompt Garcia to look for more cost savings.
He contracts out buses and drivers when other districts need them for field trips, athletics and school routes. He has purchased buses that use CNG, compressed natural gas..........for complete article click News10
