High Costs of Certification in California Hurting Natural Gas Vehicle Industry

For years, government officials in California have been rallying to reduce emissions on the well-traveled highway corridors of the Golden State and point to studies that have found that residents in these areas face greater health risks.

So, you would think that the future of natural gas vehicles is strong in the nation’s most populated state where infamous traffic jams and smog alerts are a part of daily life, right? No. In fact, the future of natural gas vehicles in California is looking pretty bleak.

We discussed this topic recently with our colleagues over at Hard Working Trucks. You can read more about it by clicking here.

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FORD MY2017 and MY2018 Update

It’s important to keep tabs on Ford’s Order Open / Final Order dates as they have direct implications to build dates, certifications, and delivery of product. Landi Renzo USA has compiled the dates for the appropriate vehicles that we offer with CNG conversions.

 

F-150 5.0L MY2017 – order bank closed in May; MY2018 order bank is now OPEN. We are working to complete the necessary development and certification work for MY2018. Ford has moved to a PFDI (Port Fuel / Direct Injection) engine. This will be an additional product for Landi Renzo USA in MY2018 and comes with the same quality and reliability you expect from Landi Renzo.

 

F-250/350 6.2L MY2017 and F-450/550 6.8L MY2017 (Super Duty) – final order date is September 1, 2017. Landi Renzo USA has certification and continues to fulfill orders. The MY2018 order bank opens on September 13, 2017 with Job 1 scheduled for November 20, 2017. Please note: If you plan on deploying any F-250/350/450/550 product in CY2017, you need to get your orders placed asap. It is questionable, given Ford’s build schedule for MY2018, whether there will be enough time to receive the vehicles, convert and ship to your location before the end of the year.

 

F-650/750 6.8L MY2017 (Medium Truck) – order bank closed in early June; MY2018 order bank is now OPEN. Job 1 is scheduled for October 2, 2017.

 

Please note these dates can and do change – particular if Ford balances out early. If you want to make sure, you should reach out to your Ford dealer to confirm. Our goal is to provide general timing for planning purposes.

 

Landi Renzo USA is available to discuss your specific situation and will work to deliver the highest quality product within the timelines of your specific requirement. And, when comparing pricing, you’ll find Landi Renzo USA is the most aggressively priced product in the market. High quality and competitive pricing is a winning combination. Give us a call or email today.

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