LIVONIA, MICH. — ROUSH CleanTech is the first propane autogas fuel system manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency’s and California Air Resources Board’s heavy duty-onboard diagnostics certification for all of its engines. Until the 2018 model year, alternative fuel vehicles had been exempt from this certification, but are now held to the same requirements as gasoline vehicles.
“Vehicles powered by a fuel other than gasoline or diesel should no longer be considered alternative,” said President Todd Mouw. “As shown by the regulatory agencies’ decisions to require all fuels in its HD-OBD certification, propane autogas and others like compressed natural gas; they are moving into the mainstream.”
This HD-OBD certification applies to all vehicles that weigh over 14,000 lbs GVWR. The onboard monitors will now track and report the continuing compliance of the emissions performance of the vehicle, as they have since 2016 for gasoline vehicles. Passenger cars and light-duty vehicles have come equipped with onboard diagnostic systems since the 1990s.
All of ROUSH CleanTech’s propane autogas-fueled vehicles with Ford 6.8L 2V and 3V engines, including medium-duty fleet vehicles and school buses, are covered under the CARB HD-OBD certification. The 3V engine is also the first and only propane autogas engine that is available in class 4-7 vehicles that are certified to the optional low nitrogen oxide level of 0.05 g/bhp-hr.
“We continue to invest in innovative technology and the customer experience,” said Mouw. “Our customers deserve the best alternative-energy solutions we can bring, to allow them to meet their economic and environmental sustainability goals.”
About ROUSH CleanTech
ROUSH CleanTech, an industry leader in alternative fuel vehicle technology, is a division of ROUSH Enterprises, based in Livonia, Mich. ROUSH CleanTech designs, engineers, manufactures and installs propane autogas fuel system technology for medium-duty Ford commercial vehicles. Also, for Type A and Type C Blue Bird school buses, and compressed natural gas fuel systems for Type C Blue Bird school buses. As a Ford QVM-certified alternative fuel vehicle manufacturer, ROUSH CleanTech delivers economical, clean and domestically produced fueling options for fleets across North America. Learn more at ROUSHcleantech.comor by calling 800-59-ROUSH.
