2016 Ford F-150 Comes with CNG/Propane Conversion Option, Reducing CO2 ... - Sustainable Brands
Last week, Ford announced that its 2016 F-150 truck will have an available gaseous-fuel prep package that enables 5. 0-liter, V8-powered models to run on clean, low-cost compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane, making Ford the only manufacturer... Along with the factory-installed, gaseous-fuel prep package, the new model includes upgraded intake and exhaust valves and valve seats to ensure the engine performs to customers’ expectations. “We surveyed customers likely to use natural gas or propane, and 72 percent told us they want to have these alternative-fuel capabilities available on F-150 with the 5. 0-liter V8 engine,” Jon Coleman , Ford fleet sustainability and technology... “We expect the gaseous-fuel prep package will be even more popular than it was on the 2014 F-150 with the 3. 7-liter V6 engine, given the capability of the 2016 F-150 5. 0-liter V8. ”. A factory-made CNG/propane engine prep costs $315 before the... Approximately 85 percent of the CNG used in the United States is produced domestically and vehicles operating on CNG can reduce tailpipe CO emissions by approximately 20 percent when compared with the same vehicle operating on gasoline. Converting to CNG/propane can also protect drivers from fluctuating fuel prices and can lower vehicle operating costs for fleet administrators. Source: www.sustainablebrands.com
