Blossman Services Inc., the managing member of national clean vehicle and fuel provider Alliance AutoGas, announces that the Ford Transit 3.7L engine conversion to propane autogas is in development and expected to go in for EPA certification by January, 2015. The bi-fuel Prins VSI system conversion on the Transit is precedent setting in that no intake manifold drilling, cutting, or splicing of wiring is required. The Transit will be the first “bolt & plug” conversion to be installed by Blossman Services. 21 gallons of useable propane autogas will be installed without sacrificing any cargo space. The Ford Transit conversion will go into testing this month.
Replacing the Ford E-Series, the Ford Transit vans and wagons are available in single and dual-rear wheels models, with three body lengths, and three roof heights to choose from. Configurations cover 8, 10, 12 and 15 passenger seating, providing flexible cargo volume and payload options. Compared with the previous Ford full-size E-Series van, the all-new Transit Wagon offers higher fuel economy ratings and is designed to haul cargo or carry people. The 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 surpasses the E-Series standard 4.6L V8 gas engine in EPA estimated highway mpg by 19 percent.
Blossman Services, Inc. (BSI), a subsidiary of Blossman Gas Inc., is the managing member of Alliance AutoGas www.allianceautogas.com. BSI is the exclusive United States distributor of Prins Autogas products www.prinsautogas.com and the manufacturer of record allowing BSI the right to apply for EPA and CARB certifications on behalf of Alliance AutoGas and its members.
For further information on Alliance AutoGas contact David Finder, National Energy Programs Manager for Blossman Gas at 828.251.0027 or [email protected] or go to www.allianceautgas.com.
