Clean Energy Subsidiary BAF Technologies Is First CNG Conversion Provider in U.S. to Earn Designation by Ford as Qualified Ve...
January 31 2011 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) announced today that its
subsidiary, BAF Technologies, Inc., has been officially designated
by the Ford Motor Company as a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier
(QVM) for gaseous-fueled vehicles. BAF’s alternative fuel vehicle
upfitting capabilities include aftermarket compressed natural gas
(CNG) conversions of Ford-manufactured vans, cutaway shuttles,
taxis, pick-ups and light-duty trucks.
John Bacon, President, BAF Technologies, said, “We are very
proud to have earned this special designation from Ford. BAF is the
first CNG vehicle upfitter in the United States to be named a Ford
Qualified Vehicle Modifier for gaseous fuels — an honor that
recognizes the success of our continuing efforts over time to
deliver the best quality product to our natural gas fleet
customers.”
To ensure that modified Ford vehicles meet strict vehicle
warranty and QVM standards, the authorization program focuses on
the aftermarket vendor’s design, manufacturing and quality control
processes. In-depth evaluations by Ford include crash testing,
demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement, and
reviews of representative vehicles and customer support
systems.
BAF Technologies is the leading provider of natural gas vehicle
systems and conversions in the United States and supports clients
with alternative fuel systems. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in
Dallas, Texas, BAF was acquired by Clean Energy in October
2009.
BAF provides alternative fuel systems, application engineering,
service and warranty support and research and development. The
company’s aftermarket systems ensure that current natural gas
vehicles (NGVs) are available for domestic light-duty fleets. Its
vehicle conversions include taxis, vans, pick-up trucks and shuttle
buses. BAF utilizes advanced natural gas system integration
technology and has certified NGVs under both EPA and CARB standards
achieving Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle emissions.
Clean Energy (Nasdaq: CLNE) is the largest provider of
natural gas fuel for transportation in North America and a global
leader in the expanding natural gas vehicle market. It has
operations in CNG and LNG vehicle fueling, construction and
operation of CNG and LNG fueling stations, biomethane production,
vehicle conversion and compressor technology.
Clean Energy fuels over 19,900 vehicles at 211 strategic
locations across the United States and Canada with a broad customer
base in the refuse, transit, trucking, shuttle, taxi, airport and
municipal fleet markets. It owns (70%) and operates a landfill gas
facility in Dallas, Texas, that produces renewable methane gas, or
biomethane, for delivery in the nation’s gas pipeline network. It
owns and operates LNG production plants in Willis, Texas and Boron,
Calif. with combined capacity of 260,000 LNG gallons per day and
that are designed to expand to 340,000 LNG gallons per day as
demand increases. NorthStar, a wholly owned subsidiary, is the
recognized leader in LNG/LCNG (liquefied to compressed natural gas)
fueling system technologies and station construction and
operations. BAF Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, is a
leading provider of natural gas vehicle systems and conversions for
taxis, vans, pick-up trucks and shuttle buses. IMW Industries,
Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary based in Canada, is a leading
supplier of compressed natural gas equipment for vehicle fueling
and industrial applications with more than 1,000 installations in
24 countries. www.cleanenergyfuels.com
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