"We have always viewed CNG as one of the most viable near-term alternatives to traditional petroleum-fueled powertrain technology. The addition of CNG testing capabilities was an integral part of our long-term business plan," said Rogers. "With customer requests becoming more frequent, and with the development of advanced natural gas extraction technologies, we felt the time was right to make this investment."

Conversion of test cells is underway and when completed the new CNG test cells will offer high pressure pipelines for delivery of CNG to test cells, and provide adequate pressure to run research engines as small as 1 cylinder through light, medium and heavy-duty engines up to 1,000 hp.

FEV's CNG engine testing capabilities will range from base engine development and calibration to vehicle integration and design and development of controls and algorithms.

Source: FEV, Inc.