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- Gasoline-powered vehicles are easily converted by adding CNG components that make natural gas the primary fuel. Storage cylinders are installed either in the trunk of a car or underneath vans or pick-up trucks. Stainless steel lines are run from the tanks to a regulator that will reduce the pressure of the gas stored on-board. The natural gas then passes through a fuel-air mixer and then into the air intake manifold where it is introduced for combustion. A fuel selection switch is installed on the dash to allow the driver to switch between natural gas and gasoline.
Chrysler Conversions available:
Chrysler 2012 - 3.6 - Grand Caravan, Ram C/V, Routan, Town & Country,
- Conversions to CNG
Chrysler 2012 - 3.6 - Journey -
conversions to CNG
Chrysler 2012 - 3.6 - 200 Convertible, Avenger -
Conversions to CNG
Chrysler 2012 - 4.7 - Ram 1500 2WD, Ram 1500 4WD
- Conversions to CNG
Chrysler 2012 - 4.7 - Ram 1500 2WD, Ram 1500 4WD
- Conversions to CNG
Chrysler 2011 - 3.6 - Grand Caravan, Ram C/V, Routan, Town & Country,
- Conversions to CNG
Chrysler 2011 - 3.6 - Journey -
Conversions to CNG
Chrysler 2011 - 3.6 - 200 Convertible, Avenger -
Conversions to CNG
Chrysler 2011 - 4.7 - Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram 1500, Mitsubishi Raider
- Conversions to CNG
Chrysler 2010 - 4.7 - Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram 1500, Mitsubishi Raider
- Conversions to CNG
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Frequently asked Questions -
Why do conversions have to be EPA Approved?
There are rules designed by the EPA regarding the manufacture,
sale and installation of all conversion systems. Only
EPA and/or Carb-certified systems are allowed to be installed on
vehicles in the United States. The EPA views that installation of
non-approved kits constitutes "tampering with a federally
approved emission system," which is a federal violation
punishable by fines that may amount to more than $5,000/day.
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Why aren't there kits for all vehicles?
Each kit for each engine family type must go through an
expensive, lengthy process to secure an EPA approval. Only a
select few manufacturers have started the process to obtain
approval for certain engine types. Of course, the most cost
effective engine types to start with would be the newer models,
2008, 2007 and 2006. The Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition reports
that "The process of engineering, manufacturing, installing,
pre-testing and then submitting a proposed retrofit system to an
EPA or CARB-approved laboratory for certification is a
time-consuming and expensive process that may cost as much as
$200,000 or more per engine family."
CNG Conversion - EPA approved
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