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Diesel → Natural Gas Conversion Kit Cuts Diesel Use by 71%, PM by 80%, NOx by 15%
8 January 2005
Initial testing of Hybrid Fuel Systems’ conversion kits to retrofit medium and heavy-duty diesels for dual-fuel operation with natural gas showed reductions in PM emissions of 78.9% and NOx emissions of 15%, according to results from an independent laboratory. Use of the Fuel 2 kit enabled a 71.2% displacement of diesel with natural gas.
The results are in a report provided to Hybrid as part of a process under which the company is trying to be approved by the EPA and CARB as an emission control device.
Hybrid’s Fuel 2 kit allows the diesel engine to run on either compressed or liquefied natural gas. The Fuel 2 kit retails for $4,500. Fuel storage tanks, catalyst and linkage will bump the total cost per conversion up to around $10,000.
Hybrid Fuels has an interesting business story behind it, detailed in a profile in the Tampa Tribune.
Hybrid Fuel Systems Inc. had $6 in the bank in late 2003 when the company was taken over by a firm that tries to salvage struggling businesses.
There was much that needed attention at the company, which makes parts and software to convert diesel engines to run primarily on less expensive and cleaner-burning natural gas.
For one, Hybrid Fuel had $2.4 million in debt and had not patented technology essential to the company’s future. Just as troublesome, the conversion kits often were cobbled together, making it difficult for customers to reliably retrofit huge fleets of vehicles.
Much has changed in a year. The company has paid all but $300,000 of its debt and has streamlined the conversion technology into uniform kits. Late last month, the company got approval to trade shares on the over-the-counter bulletin board. Shares traded on the over-the-counter market at 70 cents by end of business Wednesday.
The company hopes to receive CARB and EPA approval in the next few months.
January 8, 2005 in Diesel, Fleets, Natural Gas | Permalink | Comments (415) | TrackBack (0)
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Posted by: Amit Rajput | July 15, 2005 at 04:04 AM
Dear Sir / Madam :
We – P. Charoen Roong Sup Co., LTD. – are looking for NGV conversion kit for diesel used vehicles such as truck, public bus, van, personal car and so on. We would be greatly appreciated if you could send us your product details, technical data, specifications, prices, and sales terms and conditions.
After reviewing your products details, if we would like to be your agent or distributor of your products here in Thailand, please kindly inform us your requirements and conditions.
Our company plans to launch this new product to the market within the next three months. We are looking forward to your rapid reply and would like to thank you in advance for your kind attentions and response.
Sincerely yours,
Thanaphol Udomthanakij
Marketing Manger
P. Charoen Roong Sup Co., LTD
245 Rimklong Prapa Road, Bangsu,
Bangkok , THAILAND 10800
Tel : +66-2-587-8818-9
Fax : +66-2-587-8820
Email : pcbangkok@yahoo.com
Posted by: Thanaphol Udomthanakij | July 21, 2005 at 07:01 AM
We are interested in importing Dual Fuel Kit for Truck and bus and all kind of patrol and diesel engine conversion kit,Please kindly send us detailed spec of conversion kits with best prices.
Best regards.
Channarong R.
Adviser Engineer
SGD Engineering Co.,Ltd.
190/14 Moo 3 T.Surasak A.Sriracha Chonburi 20110
Tel. & Fax 66-3870-7023, 66-3877-2339
Mobile 66-1437-0720
Posted by: Channarong | July 22, 2005 at 11:09 PM
Hi,
I am a green champion and am interested to explore the possibility of converting my 5 year old FORD Ranger XLT diesel into NLG.
Regards,
Alex Kee
6016-763 2095
Posted by: alex | July 25, 2005 at 08:10 PM
I have 15Kva Kirloskar single phase generator and i want to convert my generator to lpg or cng.
So, please inform me that how much it costs and other details also.
Manish
09335099759.
Posted by: Manish | July 26, 2005 at 07:34 PM
Dear sirs,
I am iterested to import duel fuel( diesel/ NGV) conversion kits for isuzu light truck, toyota hiace van, Metropolitan buses,hino,mitsubishi and isuzu heavy duty truck.
Please kindly send me your detailed spec. of conversion kits with best prices.
looking forword to receiving your earliest reply.Thank you very much.
Kindest regards,
Rashed Ali Khan, Chittagong, Bangladesh
E-mail: anjuman@gononet.com
Posted by: Rashed Ali Khan | July 28, 2005 at 09:49 AM
Dear Sir/Madam,
We are very much interested to import CNG TANK.
Requirements are:
Size 140 mm
Capacity 60 to 90 liter
Use for car/micro
Waiting for your good reply
Posted by: Rashed Ali Khan | July 28, 2005 at 09:53 AM
Dear Sir,
Im interested in your diesel engine to LPG gas ,can you send me the samples detailes how to convert heavy duty truck (izuzu and fuzo)to LPG gas, and the price of your kits.
Hoping your reply is appreciated.
thanking you,
Elizer A. Dytianquin
elizer@omantel.net.om
Posted by: Elizer A. Dytianquin | July 30, 2005 at 05:42 AM
i want to convert one mega watt diesel engine generator set to natural gas operated, pl. quote price etc.
s singh
Posted by: S SINGH | July 31, 2005 at 12:55 AM
we are interested in conversion of Diesel Vehicles to Dual Fuel (Diesel+CNG) e.g. Toyota Hiace vans, Toyota cars, Metro Buses, Loader Trucks etc. etc.
Kindly send us complete detail of your kit along with other information including price.
Posted by: salman | August 01, 2005 at 12:30 AM
we are interested in conversion of Diesel Vehicles to Dual Fuel (Diesel+CNG) e.g. Toyota Hiace vans, Toyota cars, Metro Buses, Loader Trucks etc. etc.
Kindly send us complete detail of your kit along with other information including price.
Posted by: salman | August 01, 2005 at 12:33 AM
Hi there. please send/email details of your amazing conversion kits. I would like to import, and convert here in the uk. thanks
Rob G
Posted by: gunthorpe rob | August 02, 2005 at 05:41 AM
Hi there. please send/email details of your amazing conversion kits. I would like to import, and convert here in the uk. thanks
Rob G
Posted by: gunthorpe rob | August 02, 2005 at 05:41 AM
Hello I would like to set up as agent for your products in the Republic of Ireland. I have access to an existing Mitsubishi & other make dealership as outlets for supply/ maintenance of your products.
Please e-mail to ohickey@msn.com
Posted by: Ciaran O'Hickey | August 03, 2005 at 06:12 AM
Hi I live in Belize Central America where gasoline price is set at five US a gallon. I am interested in full quotation on all the components needed to convert gasolene engines to LPG namely Butane. I have check and there is no government regulation that would prevent this type of conversion. Many are people are switching to diesel vehicles but emissions from those vehicles while only pollute our pristine rain forest I want to offer a better altternative. Please send me information
Posted by: GA | August 04, 2005 at 09:31 AM
dear sir / madam
I mr anil ku khandual a final year mechanical student
find the artiche written bilow 4m net.and inspired a lot
but i dont get any information about the same.
do i get a bit of information about the matter.
Mr. Ram
State : Haryana (Hissar)
The Innovator
Mr Ram Kumar, 25, is an employee in a spare part shop in Hisar. He is an expert mechanic of mopeds. His father is a mason. He skipped the school because of his love for working in the auto repair garage. His employer has put up a board of Ram Moped Works due to his credibility among clients. Indigenous gas kit for moped:
He has developed an indigenous gas kit and the valve is capable of resisting the damage caused when the moped engine may emit sparks back towards the carburetor. In that case, the valve automatically closes itself.
Achievement/ benefit:
Posted by: anil | August 06, 2005 at 01:15 AM
dear sir / madam
I mr anil ku khandual a final year mechanical student
find the artiche written bilow 4m net.and inspired a lot
but i dont get any information about the same.
do i get a bit of information about the matter.
Mr. Ram
State : Haryana (Hissar)
The Innovator
Mr Ram Kumar, 25, is an employee in a spare part shop in Hisar. He is an expert mechanic of mopeds. His father is a mason. He skipped the school because of his love for working in the auto repair garage. His employer has put up a board of Ram Moped Works due to his credibility among clients. Indigenous gas kit for moped:
He has developed an indigenous gas kit and the valve is capable of resisting the damage caused when the moped engine may emit sparks back towards the carburetor. In that case, the valve automatically closes itself.
Achievement/ benefit:
Posted by: anil | August 06, 2005 at 01:22 AM
Why would someone spend 10 thousand dollars to convert a car or truck?
Posted by: IM Insane | August 06, 2005 at 01:35 PM
What tank pressures would I spect to find in a fully charged compress natural gas fuel tank at 70 degrees?
can you provide me with the equation to calculate the difference in presuures against temperature?
Please email at arrobles@aol.com
Thank you.
Posted by: Aldo Roblesw | August 08, 2005 at 02:57 PM
have u done a conversion on a toyota hilux surf or 4 runner 94model 1kz-te 3l turbo diesel and if yes,what were the results in power kw, torque nu, and mileage on a full tank that is 65liters of diesel and whatever size gas tank. thanku
Posted by: alexander | August 09, 2005 at 06:26 AM
I am a principal in a couple of companies that build CNG compressing systems for individual use. Also a new CNG vehicle one may find very interesting.
www.eco-fueler.com
www.ogreencompressors.com
Best regards,
John Green
Posted by: John Green | August 09, 2005 at 12:52 PM
Dear sir,
We are PT Bayu Buana Gemilang, Trader and Distributor CNG in Indonesia.We will develop dual fuel for 1000 fleets buses in Indonesia.Please give us information and quotation about dual fuel CNG kit.
Marsaid
Posted by: Marsaid | August 10, 2005 at 09:06 PM
Anyone interested in CNG Conversion kits Petrol to CNG, Diesel to CNG both Dedicated and Dual fuel can contact me with detail requirements and quantity.We can also supply CNG electronics. All in most compettive price. We donot supply order less then 50 units.
skwahab@gmail.com
Posted by: Sheikh Abdul Wahab | August 10, 2005 at 09:16 PM
To: Only real suppliers and manufacturers with reference.
Subject: MOBILE GAZ STORAGE TRAILLERS
We are one of the active companies in Natural Gaz and related equipment, looking for reliable and checkable company with experience in supplying and commissioning mobile Natiral Gas storage trailers, preferable from European , Korean, Japanese , or US, China manufacturers. With traceable record for sales and safety.
The suitable company will be choosen based on references and records, plus ability to provide detailed design, procurement, installation and commissioning of the mobile gas storage trailers.
The company should have registered capital over 1 million USD, and track record of works more than 5 millions USD, in the past 5 years
Please contact us with full details of your company profile , catalogues, and proof of projects already undertaken. We shall reply to all .
Yours Y. mokdad
Md.
SFD (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
133 Vibahavadee Rungsit Rd. Bangkok 10400, Thailand
tel.: +662 644 9110
Fax: + 662 644 9074
Email: CEO@sfdthailand.com
Posted by: Y | August 11, 2005 at 12:46 PM
what is the price of diesel conversion kit for cars? Is it available in Pakistan?
Posted by: SaeedAnwar | August 13, 2005 at 11:25 AM
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