ROUSH Ford E-Series Vans CARB Certified

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, MI - ROUSH CleanTech announced that CARB has certified its fuel system for Ford E-Series passenger and cargo vans.

by Staff

March 7, 2011

ROUSH Ford E-Series Vans CARB Certified — The E-series passenger and cargo vans join ROUSH CleanTech’s existing lineup of vehicles, including Ford F-250 and F-350 propane autogas pickup trucks (CARB certified last year), and the E-450 cutaway van, (CARB certified last month).

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PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, MI — ROUSH CleanTech continues to roll out fleet vehicles fueled by propane autogas to California after the announcement from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that the company’s fuel system for Ford E-series passenger and cargo vans were granted CARB certification status.

“This is truly exciting news for the ROUSH CleanTech team and our customers,” said Joe Thompson, president of ROUSH CleanTech. “CARB certification is that final nod of approval needed to launch a full line of clean burning propane-autogas-powered passenger and cargo vans to fleet managers in California and other states, who have been eagerly awaiting the availability of our cost-effective alternative fuel solution.”

CARB, the "clean air agency" of California, is charged with improving the air quality and reducing the public's exposure to air contaminants. Currently, California is the only state with such a regulatory agency, but several others follow CARB guidelines, including Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and others, ROUSH stated.

“Propane autogas is quickly growing in popularity among those looking to clean up our cities’ air,” added Thompson. “Propane is domestically produced, environmentally friendly, and readily available. It is also an exceptionally safe fuel due to the fact that propane tanks are 20 times more puncture resistant than gasoline tanks, and propane has the lowest flammability range of all alternative fuels.”

Already certified by the Environmental Protection Agency, the van was recognized recently with the “Propane Hero” award given to SuperShuttle for formidable performance as an alternative fuel vehicle at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, according to ROUSH.

The E-series passenger and cargo vans join ROUSH CleanTech’s existing lineup of vehicles, including Ford F-250 and F-350 propane autogas pickup trucks, which received CARB certification last year, and the E-450 cutaway van, which obtained CARB certification last month.

Complete details on ROUSH CleanTech propane offerings can be found online at www.ROUSHcleantech.com.

Topics:Propane Autogas CARB Ford E-Series ROUSH Green Fleet

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