What's Driving the Light Truck Market? - ForConstructionPros.com
Ford, General Motors and Ram Trucks offer new technologies for 2013 that address increasing demand for alternative fuels, better fuel economy and improved towing capability. Compressed natural gas (CNG) has taken center stage, and manufacturers have engineers working overtime to squeeze as much fuel economy as possible out of conventional powertrains. Ford focused on combustion efficiency Half of Ford vehicles will run on alternate fuels, and Ford remains focused on coaxing efficiency from internal combustion engines. But the internal combustion engine is still going to be the primary powertrain choice of the consumers,” says Gerry Koss, fleet marketing manager at Ford. Ford’s leading technology today is EcoBoost. Ford has also accommodated a recent surge in demand for CNG and propane. “It is a diverse market, so we offer engine prep packages on as many products as we can where customers demand it. ”. Recently, Ford rolled out the Westport WiNG Power System. Based on Ford’s 6. 2L hardened engine platform, it is a fully integrated, CNG bi-fuel system. Source: www.forconstructionpros.com
