FPT Industries presented its GBVI natural gas engine at the press conference of the “Philippines Business Opportunity Future” technology day held on October 30, 2018. Fiat Power Technologies has sold tens of thousands of natural gas engines and is the only company that offers the same performance as the same-displacement diesel engine range.

From F1C NG, the first NG product for light commercial vehicles, now the best-selling NG engine for commercial transportation, to Cursor 13 NG, the latest natural gas engine designed for long-haul transportation, FPT Industrial is the most abundant in natural gas engines. The experience and full range of product lines. At the Chongqing plant, FPT Industries also demonstrated hybrid F1C NG products that, combined with electrical systems, can be an ideal solution for urban bus applications.

The FPT industrial gas product range ranges from 136 hp to 460 hp, ranging from light commercial vehicles to long-haul trucks, from urban buses to long-distance buses. FPT Industrial's decision to use natural gas depends on the many advantages of this technology: it provides comparable diesel performance and lower emissions and costs. In addition, all FPT natural gas engines can use CNG (compressed natural gas), LNG (liquefied natural gas) and biomethane, and the latter solution can reduce CO 2 emissions to near zero emissions. In addition, F1C NG can be used in conjunction with a series hybrid system to reduce fuel and CO 2 by up to 30% (compared to diesel). It also powers buses up to 12 meters long and switches to 100% electric mode for areas that require zero-emission vehicles.

For the Cursor range, the Cursor 9 engine is the ideal solution for heavy-duty transportation, waste disposal, urban and intercity transportation applications. With a ferronickel cast iron manifold and a water-cooled wastegate turbocharger, the Cursor 9 is highly reliable. The most powerful FPT industrial CNG engine is the Cursor 13, which delivers 460 horsepower and has the longest maintenance cycle on the market with a 90,000-kilometer oil change interval. Developed for long-haul applications, it reduces PM by 98% compared to diesel engines while reducing NOx emissions by 48%.

With FPT Industrial's cutting-edge technology and reliability, the Cursor 13 NG delivers up to 460 hp @ 1,900 rpm and up to 2,000 Nm @1,100 rpm, which is 15% higher than FPT Industrial's 8.7-liter natural gas engine and 18 % torque. The Cursor 13 NG engine and other FPT industrial natural gas engines use equivalent combustion to generate power. Based on this, the Cursor 13 NG meets the GBVI standard with a simple and easy to install three-way catalyst aftertreatment system, no EGR, no SCR and no DPF regeneration. Compared to the use of diesel, the new engine's CO2 emissions are significantly reduced (-9%), and near zero emissions can be achieved through the use of biomethane. At the same time, compared to the GBVI-compliant diesel engine, the Cursor 13 NG can reduce PM by 98% and reduce NOX emissions by 48%. In addition, the natural gas engine reduces noise pollution through a smoother and quieter engine combustion cycle (Otto cycle, 12:1 compression ratio, well below the 17:1 ratio of diesel cycle), reducing vehicle noise pollution to below 71 dB .

FPT industrial natural gas engines can use CNG (compressed natural gas), LNG (liquefied natural gas), starting with "methane number" 70, and biomethane. The biomethane solution is capable of reducing CO 2 emissions to near zero. The use of biomethane reduces the dependence on fossil fuels because it can be produced from agricultural and municipal waste, sewage or waste from the food industry. It can be produced locally, greatly reducing transportation energy and related carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, its production process produces valuable by-products such as bio CO2 for refrigeration units and bio-fertilizers for agriculture.

The hybrid F1C NG combined with the electrical system (Siemens ELFA motor) provides the perfect solution for urban bus applications. The hybrid car is mainly used in urban centers and has intelligent energy management functions. It has many advantages in reducing emissions, including fuel consumption, noise and carbon dioxide. Thanks to the 100% electric mode option, the system can power up to 12 meters of buses that can enter the zero-emission vehicle restricted area – more popular in metropolitan and metropolitan areas. Savings come from a reduction in fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions, which can be reduced by up to 30%. The F1C NG is deployed in the 2018 International VAN Championship. It has a 3-liter displacement and a power of up to 136 horsepower with a maximum torque of 350 Nm. F1C NG- can also use CNG, LNG and biomethane as fuel. The engine has the same ruggedness and reliability as diesel with the same displacement products, and has greater advantages than competitors' similar products, such as higher torque, better transient response and lower Noise and vibration for improved driving comfort.

FPT Industrial is a brand of CNH Industrial dedicated to the design, manufacture and sale of power systems for road and off-road vehicles, marine and power generation applications. The company has more than 8,000 employees, 10 manufacturing plants and 7 R&D centers worldwide. The FPT Industrial Sales Network consists of 93 dealers and more than 900 service centers in nearly 100 countries. A wide range of products are available, from 42 hp to 1,006 hp for six engines, with a maximum torque of 200 Nm to 500 Nm, and 2 to 32 ton GAW (total weight) front and rear axles. FPT Industrial offers the most complete range of natural gas engine products for the industrial applications market, including engines from 136 hp to 460 hp. This extensive product line and close attention to R&D have made FPT Industrial a global leader in industrial power systems. (This article is from Fiat Power Technology)