SEAL BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Knapheide Manufacturing Company, makers of an extensive line of steel
service truck bodies, has selected BAF Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary
of Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq:CLNE), as the exclusive provider of
aftermarket CNG fuel systems for light-duty Ford trucks configured with
Knapheide service bodies.
Under the terms of the new agreement, BAF will provide its proprietary
CNG fuel systems to Knapheide for use on Knapheide-configured Ford
service body vehicles, primarily Ford F-350 and F-450 truck
platforms.
"The agreement will expand opportunities for both our companies to meet
the growing demand across America for clean-burning, natural gas-powered
Ford service vehicles," said John Bacon, President, BAF Technologies.
"BAF is the first CNG vehicle upfitter in the United States to be named
a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier for gaseous fuels, and we are honored
to provide our CNG fuel system capabilities to Knapheide, a manufacturer
long recognized for its high-quality products."
Chris Weiss, Vice President, Engineering, Knapheide Manufacturing, said,
"With our BAF partnership, we see a great opportunity to provide
work-ready CNG solutions for our Ford customers on many different
platforms."
In operation for 163 years, Quincy, Illinois-based Knapheide is the
leading producer of steel service truck bodies and platform/stake style
truck bodies in the United States. Their product line includes a wide
range of distinctive types of service bodies, designed and
custom-configured to meet individual and fleet customer requirements.
Typical users include municipalities, utility and telecommunication
service providers, business fleets and construction companies.
BAF Technologies is the leading provider of natural gas vehicle systems
and conversions in the United States and supports clients with
alternative fuel systems. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Dallas,
Texas, BAF was acquired by Clean Energy in October 2009.
BAF provides alternative fuel systems, application engineering, service
and warranty support and research and development. The company's
aftermarket systems ensure that current natural gas vehicles (NGVs) are
available for domestic light-duty fleets. Its vehicle conversions
include taxis, vans, pick-up trucks and shuttle buses. BAF utilizes
advanced natural gas system integration technology and has certified
NGVs under both EPA and CARB standards achieving Super Ultra Low
Emission Vehicle emissions.
Clean Energy (Nasdaq: CLNE) is the largest provider of natural
gas fuel for transportation in North America and a global leader in the
expanding natural gas vehicle market. It has operations in CNG and LNG
vehicle fueling, construction and operation of CNG and LNG fueling
stations, biomethane production, vehicle conversion and compressor
technology.
Clean Energy fuels over 19,900 vehicles at 211 strategic locations
across the United States and Canada with a broad customer base in the
refuse, transit, trucking, shuttle, taxi, airport and municipal fleet
markets. It owns (70%) and operates a landfill gas facility in Dallas,
Texas, that produces renewable methane gas, or biomethane, for delivery
in the nation's gas pipeline network. It owns and operates LNG
production plants in Willis, Texas and Boron, Calif. with combined
capacity of 260,000 LNG gallons per day and that are designed to expand
to 340,000 LNG gallons per day as demand increases. NorthStar, a wholly
owned subsidiary, is the recognized leader in LNG/LCNG (liquefied to
compressed natural gas) fueling system technologies and station
construction and operations. BAF Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned
subsidiary, is a leading provider of natural gas vehicle systems and
conversions for taxis, vans, pick-up trucks and shuttle buses. IMW
Industries, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary based in Canada, is a
leading supplier of compressed natural gas equipment for vehicle fueling
and industrial applications with more than 1,000 installations in 24
countries. www.cleanenergyfuels.com
Forward-Looking Statements — This news release contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the
demand for CNG fuel systems by Knapheide. Actual results and the timing
of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these
forward-looking statements as a result of the performance, availability
and price of CNG vehicles relative to gasoline and diesel models. The
forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this
press release and the company undertakes no obligation to publicly
update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or
circumstances.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
News Media
Bruce Russell,
310-559-4955 x101
brussell@cleanenergyfuels.com
or
Investors
Ina
McGuinness, 805-427-1372
ina@mcguinnessir.com
Source: Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
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