MobilityWorks Commercial, a manufacturer of commercial vehicles, is partnering with NatGasCar LLC to develop a compressed natural gas (CNG) bi-fuel rear-entry wheelchair-accessible minivan.
Based on a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, the converted vehicle will maintain the original fuel tank but add CNG cylinders to deliver an overall range exceeding 600 miles.
‘This innovative van solves the main issue companies have had with dedicated CNG vehicles, which is what to do when low on fuel and far from a CNG station,’ says Denny Summers, vice president at MobilityWorks Commercial.
The companies are planning to unveil the new vehicle at the Taxi, Limousine & Paratransit Association's annual conference later this month.
