Altech-Eco Selects Cobham Type 4 CNG Cylinders
Altech-Eco Corporation, a manufacturer of fuel conversion systems for light duty vehicles, has chosen Cobham as a Type 4 cylinder preferred supplier. Altech-Eco, an approved Ford QVM (Qualified Vehicle Modifier) CNG technology developer, is EPA certifying their Bi-Fuel and Dedicated CNG Systems for the following Ford 2017 models; F-250/350 6.2L, F-150 5.0L, Transit 3.7L and Transit Connect 2.5L.
“With Cobham coming on the market and offering CNG cylinders with no minimum amounts, quick turnaround times and competitive prices, they are helping the natural gas vehicle industry grow and allowing us to be more flexible in meeting the needs of our customers”, said Miles George, Vice President of Altech-Eco. “We really appreciate what Cobham is doing for us and the industry.”
Cobham’s current offering includes a 21″ diameter family of various lengths available in strap mount and newly released boss mounts. Cobham continues to develop additional sizes including a 17″ diameter family of cylinders that will be available to the market later this fall and a 26″ diameter family in the first quarter of 2017.
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