Development of an Ultra Low Emissions LPG Medium Duty Engine

Contract Number
98015
MSRC Award
$492,706.00
Project Background

Contractor, in partnership with Ford Motor Company, developed a low emission medium heavy duty engine fueled by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG); i.e., propane. Contractor enhanced the fuel metering system with a new microprocessor, a newly integrated communications module, new software strategies for enhanced evaporative emissions control, and new software catalyst protection strategies.

Emission Tons CO Annual
0.00
Emission Tons CO Total
0.00
Emission Tons NOX Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Total
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Annual
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Total
0.00
Project Cost Description

1227185.00

Project Implementation

Any areas in United States and Canada where Ford vehicles are sold.

Project Results Description

The emission testing results for the GFI/Ford LPG engine achieve emissions levels lower than those required by both the CARB optional NOx and ultra-low emissions vehicle standards.

Project Status Description

Financial report and a detailed description of each component developed or modified for use in the LPG fuel system.

Project Year
1995
Summary Approved
No
Total Project Cost
$1,227,180.00
Co Funding Amount
$0.00
Project Category
Alt. Fuel Conversions, Heavy Duty Vehicles
Contractor Address
100 Hollinger Crescent
Contractor Agency
GFI Control Systems, Inc.
Contractor City
Kitchener Kitchener
Contractor Contact
Jordan Rothwell
Contractor Country
Canada
Contractor Phone
519-576-4270
Contractor ID
98015
Contractor Zip
N2Z2K3
Co Participants
Ford Motor Company
Final Approval Date
Final Report Approved
No