LP Gas, July 2014
CORPORATE CAPAbiliTiEs Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp F or almost 20 years Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp has been an industry leader in the development and deployment of innovative and efficient alternative fuel technologies From CNG to hybridhydraulic and all electric FCCC has consistently forged a path in alt fuels for others to follow The same is certainly true in FCCCs development of groundbreaking LPG and propane autogas technologies Indeed two key developments in 2014 have further cemented FCCCs position as an industry leader in bringing highly effective and cost efficient alt fuel solutions to the LP gas market 1 Start of S2G production In mid June Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp announced the start of full production of its propane autogas S2G medium duty work truck The S2G pairs FCCCs popular durable S2 chassis with the only factory installed propane autogas engine available for the medium duty truck market The S2G is powered by an 8 liter V8 big block engine featuring a CleanFUEL USA liquid propane system offering up to 339hp and 495 lb ft of torque Initial orders for the truck will focus on the propanedelivery market FCCC has plans to expand into other applications and industries beginning in 2015 2 UPS purchase of propane autogas trucks At the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis in March UPS announced plans to purchase 1000 propane autogas package delivery trucks The trucks will be built on the new LPG powered MT walk in van chassis from FCCC featuring a GM V8 delivering 308 hp and 367 lb ft of torque In addition the MTs 48 gallon capacity LPG fuel tank provides up to 200 miles between stops making it an attractive and sensible investment for UPS Between vehicles and infrastructure UPS will also install an initial 50 fueling stations at select locations the total investment will be approximately 70 million As you can see 2014 is shaping up to be a huge year for FCCC and its body builders when it comes to delivering innovative new LPG and propane autogas products to the LP gas market Given its affordability and accessibility thanks to a strong and growing infrastructure propaneautogas and LPG will only become more prevalent and attractive as an alt fuel for the LP gas market And its clear to see FCCC is helping to pave the way toward that future Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp 552 Hyatt St Gaffney SC 29341 Phone 800 487 1700 Email fcccservices@ daimler com Website www freightlinerchassis com 64 LPGas July 2014 www LPGasmagazine com
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