American Power Group Corporation announced Thursday that its subsidiary, American Power Group, Inc., has received additional State of California Air Resources Board Executive Order Certifications for its Turbocharged Natural Gas Dual Fuel System.
These latest certifications are in addition to APG’s existing CARB EO Certifications for the 2010-2013 Volvo 12.8L engine families as well as APG’s industry-leading 497 EPA posted approvals covering CAT, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Daimler, Mack and Volvo engine families ranging in model years from 1991-2014.
“APG’s dual fuel has the ability to play an important role in the reduction of diesel related criteria pollutants (NOx and Particulate Matter) in California. Our recent dual fuel emission test results from the Center for Alternative Fuel Engines and Emissions at West Virginia University on SCR emission technology has shown greater than a 50 percent reduction in NOx emissions compared to the federal standard,” says American Power Group Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer Lyle Jensen.
“These NOx levels would qualify APG’s dual fuel solution for CARB’s future “Optional Low NOx” consideration. We also intentionally targeted certification of high-horsepower engines as there are no effective dedicated natural gas solutions in this horsepower range and it is critical fleets can retain their diesel-like power and torque for the steep-grade topography in many areas of California.
“It is a “win-win” scenario when it comes to improving air quality and maintaining high-horsepower performance. With the Volvo, Cummins, and Detroit Diesel certifications, we have aggressively launched our heavy-haul dual fuel marketing program in concert with our natural gas fueling partners and an expanding network of California Dealers and Installers.
“RL Polk estimates there are over 30,000 California registered Class 8 trucks that are model year 2010 and newer. We are now in a position to: a) accelerate NOx reduction on the largest number of California registered trucks, b) allow fleets to achieve optional low NOx results well before California’s scheduled deadlines and c) become a major consumer of renewable natural gas (“RNG”) which is seeing phenomenal growth in California.”
