General Motors announced this week that its 2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size passenger vans will be offered with dedicated compressed natural gas engine options.
“With these new vehicles, General Motors offers the most comprehensive lineup of manufacturer-engineered, validated and warranted CNG vehicles, helping fleet managers manage their budget and reduce their carbon footprint,” said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president, GM Fleet and Commercial Sales. “Natural gas is less costly at the pump and significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions, compared to other liquid fuels.”
The 2014 Express and Savana passenger vans join a CNG lineup that includes cargo versions of the vehicles.
The CNG fuel tanks and complementing fuel systems used in the vans are installed by GM’s tier one supplier at a secondary location and delivered to customers from Chevrolet and GMC dealerships. The vehicles are fully warranted and validated by GM.
“These vehicles meet the rigorous GM standards for safety, reliability and durability,” said Peper. “They’re backed by a comprehensive five-year/100,000-mile transferable powertrain limited warranty, too, meaning we back these vehicles for the long haul.”
All major components associated with the CNG systems have GM service part numbers for broad availability throughout the largest dealer network in the United States.
The passenger vans offer seating for up to 15 people, plus room for their cargo. They are built a 6.0L V8 engine and dedicated CNG fuel system – available in three- or four-tank models on cargo vans and exclusively with the three-tank design on the passenger van models.
The new CNG passenger vans offer an approximately 200-mi. driving range, as do three-tank versions of the cargo vans. With the four-tank configuration, the range on the cargo vans extends to approximately 300 miles.
