Heavy duty vehicles (long-haul trucks and buses) comprise most of the growth, but there is very solid growth predicted in light-duty vehicles too.

View our 2013 product lineup. BAF offers the largest Ford CNG lineup in the industry.

Some of the details about the Clean Energy and Mansfield Energy refueling partnership from NGT News.

We’ve updated our event calendar for 2013. Click here to find out where you can see us and the largest Ford CNG fleet in the industry!

You asked, we delivered. Our CNG payback estimator application is now out and available for the Android! Check it out and download it today.

“I think people are just beginning to understand what you have been talking about over the years.” – Jim Cramer during Mad Money interview of Clean Energy CEO Andrew Littlefair.

In the last year many companies, including GE, UPS, FedEx, AT&T, PepsiCo, and Waste Management, the biggest trash hauler in the U.S., have announced plans to begin or expand conversions of their fleets to natural gas. Read all about it here.

The natural gas boom has already upended the American power industry, displacing coal and bringing consumers cheaper electricity. Now, the trucking industry is making the switch to clean-burning natural gas. Read how trucks will drive the demand for natural gas.

The simple answer is yes.

The Clean Vehicle Education Foundation writes, “Natural gas vehicles have an excellent safety record for two reasons: the properties of the fuel itself and the integrity of the natural gas vehicle and its fuel delivery system. Natural gas powered vehicles are designed and built to be safe both in normal operation and in accidents.”

“New OEM natural gas vehicles are subjected to the same federal government crash tests as other vehicles. OEM natural gas vehicle fuel systems must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 303 and 304. Natural gas cylinders are much thicker and stronger than gasoline or diesel tanks. Cylinders are designed not to rupture when fully fueled over six times a day, 365 days a year, far beyond what they will see in service. Industry standards test them far beyond normal environmental and service damage risks. Cylinders must even withstand a bonfire test and penetration by a 30-caliber bullet without rupture! The cylinders are designed for a specific lifetime from 15 up to 25 years and are required to be inspected every 3 years or 36,000 miles.”

Fleet managers have a lot to consider when choosing a natural-gas vehicle upfitter. Our video here lays out some of those considerations.

The photo above was taken by one of our employees Chris, and they’re his children riding in the back of the Lincoln MKT prototype. Are CNG vehicles safe? Chris says, “I wouldn’t put my family in one if I didn’t think so. The BAF prototype MKT is no exception.”

And for those of you who want some more info about the Lincoln MKT prototype, here’s some info for you. This vehicle is designed for limo / livery services. Basic specs:

• 18 GGE
• 3.7L V6 will be available with the gaseous prep package some time during the 2014 model year. Ford has not yet announced an exact date for availability

May

• Central Oklahoma Clean Cities Clean Fleet Symposium, Oklahoma City, OK, May 9, 2013
• Appalachian Basin NGV Summit and Conference, Charleston, WV, May 13-15, 2013
• NYC Vehicle and Equipment Show, New York, NY, May 30, 2013

June

• Ford Fleet Product and Business Conference, Dearborn, MI, June 3-5, 2013
• Commercial Business Meeting and Immersion Exhibits, Dearborn, MI, June 12-13, 2013
• GN&A ACT Conference & Expo, Washington, DC, June 24-27, 2013

September

• Great Lakes Truck Expo, Cleveland, OH, September 18-19, 2013
• NYC Go Green, New York, NY, September 20, 2013

October

• ICUEE, Louisville, KY, October 1-3, 2013
• Green Fleet Expo, Phoenix, AZ, October 1-2, 2013

November

• Work Fleet Forum, Austin, TX

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is currently considering nine bills collectively known as the “Marcellus Works” package, which are sponsored in part by Rep. Stan Saylor (R-York). The package is focused on developing a cleaner, more affordable transportation system, creating jobs within the Commonwealth, and using homegrown natural resources to work toward energy independence.

BAF had two vehicles on display yesterday; a bi-fuel F-250 and bi-fuel E-350. This was a great opportunity for us to educate the public as well as state legislators. People have heard about bi-fuel or CNG vehicles, but many people have not had an opportunity to see them up close.

Why is this important? It’s pretty simple. According to Pennsylvania Clean Cities, the US imports about $1B of foreign oil each day; most of that goes to fuel for heavy trucks and transportation. Over 95% of our natural gas resources are right here in North America. It boils down to this: home grown fuel means home grown jobs.

In this photo, Rep Dan Moul (R-Adams), our host for yesterdays event, stands in front of a BAF Ford F-250 bi-fuel pickup with under body tanks.

The infographic below makes the case for natural gas as a transportation fuel. Not only is it good for the environment, it’s good for our economy too.

So, we know that natural gas is good for the environment. But, is it the right choice for your fleet? A growing number of fleets have already made the switch to natural gas after weighing the benefits and challenges.  Here’s an article that will help you decide if natural gas makes sense for you fleet – Are Natural Gas Vehicles Right for your Fleet?

And for those of you who really want to understand the basics, here’s a terrific video from our friends over at CNG Now.  What is compressed natural gas? What does it do? Where does it come from? Do you need to see a doctor about it?

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In the photo above, Wayne S. Pennell, Chief Operating Officer BWI Airport speaks to invited guests at the new public access CNG refueling station. “This CNG station provides important fuel options for BWI Marshall Airport, our partners, and our neighboring communities,” said Pennell.  “This is the latest example of our commitment to managing operations in an environmentally responsible manner.”

How much did it cost for you to refuel your vehicle?  On average, CNG costs about one dollar less for each gas-gallon equivalent (GGE).

You can see some of the BAF vehicles for visitors to view. And in this photo, we provide a quick lesson in how to fuel a CNG vehicle. It’s easy!

We are also very pleased to welcome Bob Bell Ford of Glen Burnie MD to our family of preferred Ford dealers!

Find a Clean Energy CNG fuel station near you. Click here for our locator!

Find a BAF preferred Ford dealer, certified installer or service provider. Click here for our locator.

Clean Energy and Westport announce co-marketing program. Westport Innovations and Clean Energy Fuels announced that, to encourage the use of NGVs and the establish a growing fueling infrastructure across North America, the companies will bundle the Westport LNG Tank System and a long-term fuel contract with Clean Energy into a package for qualified customers. The Westport LNG Tank System is currently available in limited quantities for customer trials, and can be ordered now with commercial quantities available in September 2013. It operates on either cold or warm LNG and is expected to provide customers with the ability to fuel even the largest spark-ignited engines on a single or dual 120 gallon tank, and deliver extended range and hold times while operating on cold LNG. Read here for more information.

Natural gas use is up in Tampa, FL. The city of Tampa, FL is making its mark on clean energy and alternative fuel consumption with the addition of compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and vehicles. Read more about how they are doing it here.

Oklahoma governor accepts natural gas vehicles, 160 being added to ODOT fleet. Gov. Mary Fallin has accepted delivery of more than a dozen compressed natural gas-fueled pickup trucks that are being added to Oklahoma’s fleet of vehicles. Read more here.

Casey introduces natural gas powered bill. U.S. Sen. Bob Casey introduced new legislation Friday that supports the transition of natural gas as a vehicle fuel — creating a rebate program for the purchase of natural gas-powered buses, as well as tax credits for natural gas filling stations and fuel. Read the full story here.

Kwik Trip sets goal of 30 CNG stations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa by year’s end. The convenience store chain opened a compressed natural gas option at one of its locations in La Crosse a year ago and started offering the fuel in Minnesota City in December, bringing the total number of Kwik Trip locations offering CNG to nine. Kwik Trip already has 12 new locations planned, with a goal of offering the fuel at 30 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa by the end of the year. Read the full story here.

US truck fleets making the turn towards natural gas as a transportation fuel. Commercial truck fleets in the United States are now keenly interested in converting their trucks to nun on natural gas or propane. Read why they are considering this change here.

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BAF, a Ford QVM, and Utilimaster serve fleet managers and dealers in providing the dedicated CNG Ford F-59 Chassis. This build utilizes the BAF Proprietary System to exceed the most stringent emissions standards of CARB and EPA.

The standard build has a fuel capacity of 52 GGE (Gasoline Gallons Equivalent) and comes with a 3 year/36,000 miles BAF standard limited warranty. You may contact us to order or order from your Ford dealer with the CNG option.

System Overview

• BAF Proprietary System
• CARB & EPA Certified
• OBD II Compliant
• CNG Fuel Capable Engine
• Ford Qualified System
• OEM Warranty Not Voided
• HOV Lane Eligible in Many States

Targeted Uses

• Baking Delivery
• Parcel Delivery
• Textile & Mat
• Utility Service
• Snack Food
• Mobile Maintenance
• Trades & Construction

Download the Ford F-59 product specifications sheet.

Ford Sets Record for Gaseous-Prep Vehicle Sales/Expands Options. Ford Motor Co. announced that it sold a record 11,600 gaseous-prepped vehicles in its 2012 model year, more than triple the number it sold in 2010. Read more here.

Approximately one in every two transit buses in the U.S. is now a natural gas bus. This article looks at how the public transportation industry is looking to natural gas as an alternative to diesel.

As natural gas prices stay low while gasoline & diesel creep up, a dramatic shift in fuel could be in sight. Read this story: Have natural gas vehicles finally arrived? Read the story to find out.

FedEx truck fleets to shift to natural gas fuel from diesel. Read the full story here.

Love’s to add CNG dispensers to eight stations in Texas. Love’s Travel Stops announced it will be bringing fast-fill CNG pumps to eight of its stations in the Texas Triangle. These new station additions will be capable of services Class 8 trucks that operate along the busy highways between Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. Read more here.

BAF in the news! If you missed the announcement of our exclusive preferred installer agreement with Utilimaster, you can read about it here and here!