ICOM NORTH AMERICA EARNS EIGHT NEW EPA AUTOGAS CERTIFICATIONS FORFORD VEHICLES NEW HUDSON, Mich. – Icom North America, a leading developerand manufacturer of liquid-injection propane (autogas) systems forcommercial and consumer vehicles, has received eight new U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications for itspatented JTG II Propane Liquid Injection bi-fuel systems. The new certifications cover all Ford E-Series vans, Expeditions,Crown Victorias, Lincoln Town Cars and Navigators. The EPAcertifications will allow Icom to convert popular fleet vehicles inthe U.S.
market for propane/autogas bi-fuel use. Icom's JTG II system is now available for approximately 80vehicle platforms, the most of any liquid-injection system in theU.S. market. Icom previously had been awarded 15 EPA certifications: two forFord 6.8-liter E-Series vehicles and 13 for 2009- through2011-model-year Ford light-duty trucks equipped with 5.4- and4.6-liter engines covering E-Series vans, Navigators andExpeditions.
Icom's EPA certifications now cover an estimated one millionvehicles, primarily Ford fleet vehicles. The company soon expectsto receive additional certifications for Ford vehicles, as well asfor GM and Dodge vehicles. "The 23 industry-leading liquid-injection EPA certificationsIcom has achieved to date cover about 80popular Ford and Lincolnlight-truck and car platforms, allowing wide coverage forfleets," Albert Venezio, chairman of Icom North America,said. "Icom JTG II Systems are installed at trained vehicleup-fitters and installation centers nationally through our IcomDistribution Network.
"We are continually adding installers. Further, Icom worksclosely with propane fuel supply partners for propane fueling andinfrastructure for fleets. Fleets across the country are moving todomestic- and green-propane autogas." JTG II is an industry-leading propane-injection technologycurrently used by vehicle manufacturers, noted Ralph Perpetuini,CEO and president of Icom North America. "With increasing customer interest, we estimate that ourbi-fuel sales will increase more than 30 percent this yearalone," Perpetuini said. As gasoline prices rise, propane continues to have a costadvantage, with more than 95 percent of the nation's propanecoming from the U.S.
and the balance from Canadian sources, furtherreducing dependence on foreign oil. In certain U.S. states, fleetowners benefit from tax credits or rebates as well. "We believe propane – a domestic fuel source -- is themost energy-efficient and practical alternative fuel currentlyavailable," Perpetuini said. "Icom JTG II bi-fuel systemsallow vehicles to operate primarily on propane, with gasoline as aback-up source and for extended range." Since 2004, Icom North America has been supplying its patented JTGliquid-injection propane mono-fuel systems to leading bus, truckand commercial vehicle manufacturers in the United States.Approximately 150,000 vehicles worldwide have been equipped withthe Icom JTG Propane System since 2004.
JTG II includes an enhancedmulti-valve for rapid filling and an integrated fuel pump for easeof service. Currently, propane fuel is used primarily on commercial vehicles.Icom's proprietary vehicle-conversion systems also can beused on any gasoline fuel-injected car or truck, includingshuttles, vans, hybrids, taxis, police vehicles or passenger cars. The company's patented JTG liquid-propane injectionapplication is a fully-integrated, mono-fuel or bi-fuel enginesystem. It is designed specifically for use with OEM gasolineengines. The JTG II system often delivers substantial fuel economyimprovements when compared to propane-vapor-injection systems, aswell as increased power, torque and performance.
About Icom NorthAmerica, LLC Icom North America, LLC, founded in 2004, is a U.S.-based companywhich designs, develops, manufactures, certifies and integrates thepatented Icom JTG Liquid Injection Propane systems and additionalIcom products. Icom offers a total fleet solution including JTG II, JTGhp forDirect Injection, JTG-Dynamic for Diesel engines, numerous tanksolutions and designs featuring the patented Torodial Tank forcommercial and passenger OEM as well as aftermarket vehicles inNorth America and selected other markets. All products utilize a high U.S. content.
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