Natural Gas Diesels Developed

CALGARY--Alternative Fuel Systems Inc. has shipped the second installment of its Sparrow electronic engine management systems worth $825,000 to IDEM, a DaimlerChrysler licensee. IDEM will then install the Sparrows at the factory for sale to chassis manufacturers.

The Sparrow IM is an electronic engine management system that enables diesel engines to operate cleanly and efficiently using natural gas. With a fully integrated electronic spark ignition system, the AFS Sparrow is designed to provide optimal performance under all operating conditions.

(AFS has developed and commercialized electronic engine management technologies that enable both diesel and gasoline engines to operate using natural gas. AFS is also at the forefront of research into exhaust aftertreatment technologies and hydrogen-based engine systems.)

“By creating a catalytic system designed to work with natural gas engines, AFS was able to reduce emissions significantly while providing better power and torque than the base diesel engine,” said AFS President John C. Anderson. “Not only are these emissions reductions far better than required under EURO II, they also put IDEM in a great position to meet the more stringent EURO III Standards scheduled for future implementation.”

As part of the sales agreement with IDEM, AFS is providing emissions consulting work to help IDEM meet its emission targets. The Sparrow System, which already provides significantly better emission results than the base engine, creates even better emission results when combined with an AFS designed catalytic converter system, according to Anderson.

For more information, contact www.afsglobal.com.