IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DEARBORN, Mich., March 31
2003
– Ford Motor Company has received 2003 emissions certification
for its new 1.6-liter industrial
engine.
The California Air Resources Board
(CARB) has
now issued
Executive Orders that Ford’s 1.6-, 2.5- and 4.2-liter engines meet emissions standards
for all fuels (gasoline, LPG and CNG), operating under 4,000 rpm.
Ford Motor Company holds
the Executive Orders for certification and sale through Ford Power Products and
its Distributor organization.
“Ford Power Products is committed to being a leader in Large Spark Ignited (LSI) industrial engines,"” said John Andreas, director,
programs and engineering, for Ford Power Products. “These
Executive Orders prove that engines from Ford Power Products meet the
most up-to-date and stringent emissions standards in the industry.”
The
1.6-liter
engine replaces the
popular Ford 1.3-liter engine, which is not being certified for 2003. The 1.6-liter industrial derivative offers
numerous advantages over its predecessor, including more horsepower, better fuel efficiency, increased
durability, and more torque. The 1.6-liter engine is rated from
52 to 63 intermittent horsepower, depending on fuel type.
The new certification
applies to 2003 model year production. The TSG-416
engine is now
certified by CARB for all fuels, including:
·
Gasoline
·
LPG
·
CNG
·
Gasoline - LPG Dual Fuel
·
Gasoline - CNG Dual Fuel
·
LPG-CNG Dual Fuel
Ford is taking a proactive approach
in preparing for Jan. 1, 2004, when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) will begin requiring industrial engines to meet the emissions standards
currently enforced by CARB. As part of this process,
manufacturers or distributors will be required to hold certificates stating
their engines meet the emissions standards.
“Ford is leading the industry in
preparing now for the emissions standards we’ll face in 2004,” said Andreas.
“Industrial engine customers, such as OEMs, should be asking their current
suppliers if their engines will meet these requirements.”
Ford Power Products: CARB-Certified Compliant
Engines
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Certification Values* |
|
|
Model Year |
Engine Displacement |
Engine
Models |
Fuel Types
|
HC+Nox (std. 3.0) |
CO (std. 37.0) |
|
2003 |
1.6L |
TSG-416 |
Gas, LPG, NG, Gas/LP, Gas/NG, LP/NG |
0.3 |
8.3 |
|
2003 |
2.5 |
LR |
Gas, LPG, NG, Gas/LP, Gas/NG, LP/NG |
0. |
|
|
2003 |
4.2 |
ESG |
Gas, LPG, NG, Gas/LP, Gas/NG, LP/NG |
0. |
|
* Values represent worst-case scenarios
for all fuels.
Units are g/bhp-hr.
Ford Power Products is the sales and marketing
office of Ford Powertrain Operations, and sells powertrains into the
industrial, marine and on-highway markets. Since 1947, Ford Power Products has
sold Ford engines, transmissions and related components to original equipment
manufacturers in these markets. With headquarters in Dearborn, Mich., the
company also has offices in Cologne, Germany, and Aveley, England. For
additional information, visit www.fordpowerproducts.com.
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March/31/03