introduction elcome to the 2002 Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Purchasing Guide. This publication represents the most comprehensive source of up-to-date information on natural gas W vehicles and engines available. As more customers look to purchase alternative fuel vehicles, major manufacturers are responding by offering an increasing number and variety of NGV options. The goal of this booklet is to match buyers with the right NGV for them. Inside these pages you’ll find light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, off-road vehicles, natural gas engines, upfit vehicles and natural gas hybrid vehicles, listed alphabetically by manufacturer. Many of these manufacturers have a long history of producing gasoline and diesel engines and/or vehicles and offer the same quality and reliability in their natural gas options. Each listing comes complete with contact information, model name and description, vehicle specifications and commercial status. This booklet was produced by the Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition, the national voice for the NGV industry. The Coalition represents its members primarily in four areas - Government Affairs, Technology, PR/Communications and Market Development. The NGVC also acts as an information clearinghouse for members, and serves as an information and referral “first stop” on NGV industry issues and opportunities, helping members quickly respond to the changing business environment. tocable f ontents light-duty vehicles ......................................................................................... 3 medium- & heavy-duty vehicles ....................................................................... 4 off-road vehicles ........................................................................................... 10 engines ........................................................................................................ 11 upfit vehicles ................................................................................................ 14 natural gas hybrid vehicles ............................................................................. 14 product and company index ............................................................................ 16 2 Natural Gas Vehicle Purchasing Guide 2002 Manufacturer/Distributor Product Information Price American Honda Motor Co. Inc. Description: Four-door compact sedan, 1.6L four Stephen Ellis cylinder, eight gallons equivalent dedicated NGV. 15,630– Ph: 310-781-4450 “Cleanest on earth.” $ 20,600 Fax: 310-781-4459 Certifications: SULEV E-mail: [email protected] Status: Commercially available Web: www.civicgx.com Honda Civic GX DaimlerChrysler Description: Dedicated natural gas. 18.7 gallons Mike Clement equivalent at 3,600 psi. 5.2-liter V8 engine. Great 24,000- Ph: 248-948-3644 work truck. $ 30,000 Fax: 248-948-3883 Certifications: ULEV/ILEV E-mail: [email protected] Status: Commercially available Dodge Ram Van DaimlerChrysler Description: Dedicated 5.2L V8 engine. 18.7- Mike Clement Dodge Ram Wagon gallon equivalent. 8, 12, 15 passenger configurations. 24,000- Ph: 248-948-3644 Shuttle operations, hotels. $ 30,000 Fax: 248-948-3883 Certifications: ULEV/ILEV E-mail: [email protected] Status: Commercially available Ford Motor Company Description: Dedicated 4.6-liter V8 natural gas Ford Alternative Fuels Dept. engine. Two tanks underbody, two in trunk provide 9.4 Call for Ph: 877-ALT-FUEL gallons equivalent. Extended range package with two Pricing Web: www.fleet.ford.com additional tanks available, providing total of 14.8 gallon equivalent. Configurations for taxi, police applications. Certifications: ULEV, ILEV Crown Victoria Dedicated Sedan Status: Commercially available Ford Motor Company Description: Dedicated 5.4-liter Triton gaseous Ford Alternative Fuels Dept. fuel V8 engine. Meets SULEV emissions standard in Call for Ph: 877-ALT-FUEL Calif. 18.8/21.6 gallon equivalent onboard fuel Pricing Web: www.fleet.ford.com storage with dual inbed tanks and underbody tank. Certifications: ILEV/SULEV Status: Commercially available F150 Dedicated Pickup Ford Motor Company Description: Bi-fuel 5.4-liter Triton gaseous fuel Ford Alternative Fuels Dept. V8 engine. Available in F150 regular cab (4x2, 4x4), Call for Ph: 877-ALT-FUEL 7700 payload group regular cab or supercab (4x2, Pricing Web: www.fleet.ford.com 4x4). Certifications: LEV Status: Commercially available F150 Bi-fuel Pickup Ford Motor Company Description: Dedicated 5.4-liter Triton gaseous Ford Alternative Fuels Dept. fuel V8 engine. Three CNG tanks for 16 gallon Call for Ph: 877-ALT-FUEL equivalent total. Wagon has optional fourth tank. Pricing Web: www.fleet.ford.com Available on: E-250, E-250 extended vans, E-350 super-duty, E-350 super-duty extended vans, E-350 super-duty, E-350 super-duty extended wagons. Meets California’s SULEV standard. Econoline Dedicated Van/Wagon Certifications: ULEV, ILEV/SULEV Status: Commercially available General Motors Corp. Description: Bi-fuel, CNG-gasoline sedan with 2.2 Jennifer Frechette liter engine and automatic transmission. Four door. Call for Ph: 313-665-6472 6.2 gallon equivalent CNG capacity, 14 gallon gasoline Pricing Fax: 313-667-1159 capacity. E-mail: [email protected] Certifications: LEV Web: www.gmaltfuel.com Status: Commercially available Chevrolet Cavalier Sedan 2002 Natural Gas Vehicle Purchasing Guide 3 Manufacturer/Distributor Product Information Price General Motors Corp. Description: Bi-fuel Chevy Express/GMC Savana, Jennifer Frechette natural gas van. Passenger or cargo, up to 15 people. Call For Ph: 313-665-6472 Certifications: LEV Pricing Fax: 313-667-1159 Status: Commercially available E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.gmaltfuel.com Chevrolet/GMC Passenger & Cargo Van General Motors Corp. Description: Dedicated Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Call For Jennifer Frechette Sierra pick-up trucks. Available regular or expanded Pricing Ph: 313-665-6472 cab. Two-wheel or four-wheel drive. Fax: 313-667-1159 Certifications: ULEV E-mail: [email protected] Status: Commercially available Web: www.gmaltfuel.com Dedicated Pick-up Truck Volvo Cars of North America Description: S70 bi-fuel gasoline and CNG sedan No William Shapiro and V70 station wagon sold in various countries Commercial Ph: 201-767-4772 outside North America. Twenty test vehicles operating Pricing Fax: 201-768-8695 in the U.S. Web: www.volvotrucks.com Status: Test Program in the U.S. Volvo S70 / V70 MEDIUM/HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES Blue Bird Corp. Description: Rear-engine transit or shuttle Roland B. Gray vehicle, available in 29, 35. and 37 foot lengths. 190,000- Ph: 478-757-7100 Powered by Cummings 5.9 BG or John Deere 6.8 L and $ 230,000 Fax: 478-474-9131 8.1 L engines, all fueled by CNG. Web: www.blue-bird.com Certifications: LEV Status: Commercially available XBRE Q Bus Blue Bird Corp. Description: Transit or shuttle vehicle, available Roland B. Gray in lengths from 32 feet to 39 feet. Powered by 150,000- Ph: 478-757-7100 Cummins 5.9BG or John Deere 6.8L or 8.1L CNG engine. $ 185,000 Fax: 478-474-9131 Certifications: LEV Web: www.blue-bird.com Status: Commercially available CSRE Commercial Series Bus Blue Bird Corp. Description: Forward-engine shuttle or transit Roland B. Gray vehicle, available in lengths from 25 to 37 feet. 90,000- Ph: 478-757-7100 CSFE Commercial Series Bus Powered by Cummins 5.9BG engine in CNG or LNG. $ 130,000 Fax: 478-474-9131 Certifications: LEV Web: www.blue-bird.com Status: Commercially available Boyertown Trolley Co. Description: CNG-powered step van, bus and Thomas McKean trolley bodies for manufacturer-supplied chassis. Call For Ph: 888-876-5539 Bus/Trolley/Step Van Engines include Cummins, Detroit Diesel. Pricing Fax: 850-494-2281 E-mail: [email protected] Certifications: LEV Web: www.boyertown-trolley.com Status: Commercially available 4 2002 Natural Gas Vehicle Purchasing Guide Manufacturer/Distributor Product Information Price Champion Bus Inc. Description: Small bus (22’ - 28’) built on a Ford Paul Allmacher or Chevrolet cut-away chassis using CNG-powered 40,000- Ph: 800-776-4943 Ford or Chevrolet engines. $ 65,000 Fax: 810-724-1844 Certifications: ULEV E-mail: [email protected] Status: Commercially available Web: www.championbus.com Crusader & Challenger Bus Champion Bus Inc. Description: Mid-size coach (30’) featuring a Paul Allmacher Cummins CNG 195G B5.9L engine. 140,000- Ph: 800-776-4943 Certifications: LEV/ULEV 180,000 Fax: 810-724-1844 Status: Commercially available $ E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.championbus.com Contender Mid-Size Coach Champion Bus Inc. Description: Small bus (22’ - 27’) built on a Paul Allmacher Workhorse P30 rail chassis with Chevrolet CNG Ph: 800-776-4943 conversion. 45,000- 70,000 Fax: 810-724-1844 Certifications: ULEV $ E-mail: [email protected] Status: Commercially available Web: www.championbus.com Commodore Bus Champion Bus Inc. Description: Mid-size bus (25’ - 33’) built OEM on Paul Allmacher a Freightliner chassis with a Cummins CNG engine. Ph: 800-776-4943 Certifications: LEV/ULEV 70,000- Fax: 810-724-1844 Status: Commercially available $ 100,000 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.championbus.com CTS Bus Champion Bus Inc. Description: Low-floor, mid-size coach (30’) Paul Allmacher featuring a Cummins 5.9-liter CNG engine. Ph: 800-776-4943 Certifications: LEV/ULEV 180,000- Fax: 810-724-1844 Status: Commercially available $ 230,000 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.championbus.com Solo Low-Floor Bus Chance Coach Inc. Description: The 28-passenger enclosed Fred Gilliam American Heritage