The new certifications cover approximately 200 2010-2012 General Motors Chevrolet- and GMC-brand light-duty trucks and SUV platforms with 4.8- and 5.3-liter engines. The EPA certifications allow Icom to convert these popular fleet vehicles in the U.S. market for propane/autogas bi-fuel use.

The Chevrolet-brand vehicles include Silverado, Tahoe, Express vans, Avalanche and Suburban. The GMC-brand vehicles include Sierra, Yukon and Savana vans.

Icom’s JTG II system is now available for over 400 vehicle platforms, the most of any liquid-injection system in the U.S. market. Icom’s total number of EPA certifications now stands at 40.

Icom’s EPA certifications now cover approximately three million vehicles, primarily Ford and GM fleet vehicles. The company soon expects to receive additional certifications for Ford, GM and Dodge vehicles.

Albert Venezio, chairman of Icom North America, said: “Icom JTG II Systems are installed at quality vehicle up-fitters and installation centers nationally through the Icom Distribution Network partners.” 

“We are continually adding qualified installation centers through our distribution network. Further, Icom works closely with propane fuel supply partners for propane fueling and infrastructure for fleets. Fleets across the country are moving to domestic- and green-propane autogas.”

            Venezio added that Jasper Engines and Transmissions Alternative Fuels Division provided Icom with the GM vehicles for integration. Jasper, founded in 1942, is an Indiana-based, employee-owned company that is one of the nation’s largest remanufacturers of a diverse line of drive-train components.

            The Jasper Alternate Fuels Division was formed 20 years ago and has over 70 installation locations throughout the U.S. “Partnering with Icom allows us to present the latest liquid propane injected technology on the market and enhances the progress we have already made in the alternate fuels arena,” said Ed Zoglman, division manager. A major federal agency is interested in ordering many systems.

Icom previously had been awarded 23 EPA certifications: two for Ford 6.8-liter E-Series vehicles, 13 for 2009- through 2011-model-year Ford light-duty trucks equipped with 5.4- and 4.6-liter engines covering E-Series vans, Navigators and Expeditions, and eight for all Ford E-Series vans, Expeditions, Crown Victorias, Lincoln Town Cars and Navigators.

JTG II is an industry-leading propane-injection technology currently used by numerous vehicle manufacturers, noted Ralph Perpetuini, CEO of Icom North America.

“Icom has had seven years of exceptional growth and is positioned for a huge increase in future sales” Perpetuini said

As gasoline prices rise, propane continues to have a cost advantage, with more than 95 percent of the nation’s propane coming from the U.S. and the balance from Canadian sources, further reducing dependence on foreign oil. In certain U.S. states, fleet owners benefit from tax credits or rebates as well.

“We believe propane – a domestic fuel source — is the most energy-efficient and practical alternative fuel currently available,” Perpetuini said. “Icom JTG II bi-fuel systems allow vehicles to operate primarily on propane, with gasoline as a back-up source and for extended range.”                                                       

Since 2004, Icom North America has been supplying its patented JTG liquid-injection propane systems to leading bus, truck and commercial vehicle manufacturers in the United States. Approximately 150,000 vehicles worldwide have been equipped with the Icom JTG Propane System since 2004. JTG II includes an enhanced multi-valve for rapid filling and an integrated fuel pump for ease of service.                                               

Currently, propane fuel is used primarily on commercial vehicles. Icom’s proprietary vehicle-conversion systems also can be used on any gasoline fuel-injected car or truck, including shuttles, vans, hybrids, taxis, police vehicles or passenger cars.

The company’s patented JTG liquid-propane injection application is a fully-integrated, mono-fuel or bi-fuel engine system. It is designed specifically for use with OEM gasoline engines. The JTG II system often delivers substantial fuel economy improvements when compared to propane-vapor-injection systems, as well as increased power, torque and performance. 

About Icom North America, LLC

Icom North America, LLC, founded in 2004, is a U.S.-based company which designs, develops, manufactures, certifies and integrates the patented Icom JTG Liquid Injection Propane bifuel and monofuel systems and additional Icom products.

Icom offers a total fleet solution including JTG II, JTGhp for Direct Injection, JTG-Dynamic for Diesel engines, numerous tank solutions and designs featuring the patented Torodial Tank for commercial and passenger OEM as well as aftermarket vehicles in North America and selected other markets.

All products utilize a high U.S. content. North American headquarters are in New Hudson, Mich.  Further information is available at: www.icomnorthamerica.com.

NEW HUDSON, Mich., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Icom North America, a leading developer and manufacturer of liquid-injection propane (autogas) systems for commercial and consumer vehicles, has received eight new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications for its patented JTG II Propane Liquid Injection bi-fuel systems.

The new certifications cover all Ford E-Series vans, Expeditions, Crown Victorias, Lincoln Town Cars and Navigators. The EPA certifications will allow Icom to convert popular fleet vehicles in the U.S. market for propane/autogas bi-fuel use.

Icom’s JTG II system is now available for approximately 80 vehicle platforms, the most of any liquid-injection system in the U.S. market.

Icom previously had been awarded 15 EPA certifications: two for Ford 6.8-liter E-Series vehicles and 13 for 2009- through 2011-model-year Ford light-duty trucks equipped with 5.4- and 4.6-liter engines covering E-Series vans, Navigators and Expeditions.

Icom’s EPA certifications now cover an estimated one million vehicles, primarily Ford fleet vehicles. The company soon expects to receive additional certifications for Ford vehicles, as well as for GM and Dodge vehicles.

“The 23 industry-leading liquid-injection EPA certifications Icom has achieved to date cover about 80 popular Ford and Lincoln light-truck and car platforms, allowing wide coverage for fleets,” Albert Venezio, chairman of Icom North America, said. “Icom JTG II Systems are installed at trained vehicle up-fitters and installation centers nationally through our Icom Distribution Network.

“We are continually adding installers. Further, Icom works closely with propane fuel supply partners for propane fueling and infrastructure for fleets. Fleets across the country are moving to domestic- and green-propane autogas.”

JTG II is an industry-leading propane-injection technology currently used by vehicle manufacturers, noted Ralph Perpetuini, CEO and president of Icom North America.

“With increasing customer interest, we estimate that our bi-fuel sales will increase more than 30 percent this year alone,” Perpetuini said.

As gasoline prices rise, propane continues to have a cost advantage, with more than 95 percent of the nation’s propane coming from the U.S. and the balance from Canadian sources, further reducing dependence on foreign oil.  In certain U.S. states, fleet owners benefit from tax credits or rebates as well.

“We believe propane – a domestic fuel source — is the most energy-efficient and practical alternative fuel currently available,” Perpetuini said. “Icom JTG II bi-fuel systems allow vehicles to operate primarily on propane, with gasoline as a back-up source and for extended range.”

Since 2004, Icom North America has been supplying its patented JTG liquid-injection propane mono-fuel systems to leading bus, truck and commercial vehicle manufacturers in the United States. Approximately 150,000 vehicles worldwide have been equipped with the Icom JTG Propane System since 2004. JTG II includes an enhanced multi-valve for rapid filling and an integrated fuel pump for ease of service.

Currently, propane fuel is used primarily on commercial vehicles. Icom’s proprietary vehicle-conversion systems also can be used on any gasoline fuel-injected car or truck, including shuttles, vans, hybrids, taxis, police vehicles or passenger cars.

The company’s patented JTG liquid-propane injection application is a fully-integrated, mono-fuel or bi-fuel engine system. It is designed specifically for use with OEM gasoline engines. The JTG II system often delivers substantial fuel economy improvements when compared to propane-vapor-injection systems, as well as increased power, torque and performance.

About Icom North America, LLC

Icom North America, LLC, founded in 2004, is a U.S.-based company which designs, develops, manufactures, certifies and integrates the patented Icom JTG Liquid Injection Propane systems and additional Icom products.

Icom offers a total fleet solution including JTG II, JTGhp for Direct Injection, JTG-Dynamic for Diesel engines, numerous tank solutions and designs featuring the patented Torodial Tank for commercial and passenger OEM as well as aftermarket vehicles in North America and selected other markets.

All products utilize a high U.S. content. North American headquarters are in New Hudson, Mich.  Further information is available at: www.icomnorthamerica.com.

NEW HUDSON, Mich. – Icom North America, the leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of liquid injection propane systems for commercial and consumer vehicles, has earned eight additional U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications for its patented JTG II Propane Liquid Injection bi-fuel systems for 2009 through 2012 model year Ford light-duty trucks equipped with 5.4- and 4.6-liter engines.

Icom expects additional EPA certifications for other popular fleet vehicles and engines shortly.

These certifications allow Icom to convert applicable Ford truck 5.4- and 4.6-liter gasoline vehicles for the E-150, E250, E350, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator platforms covering the 2009 through 2012 model years for propane bi-fuel use.  The certification potentially covers more than 300,000 vehicles, mostly focused on Ford Econoline vans.

Since 2004, Icom North America has been supplying its patented JTG liquid-injection propane mono-fuel systems to leading bus, truck and commercial vehicle manufacturers in theU.S.  Icom has already achieved two EPA certifications for Ford 6.8-liter, bi-fuel E250, E350 and E450 vehicles.

JTG II includes an enhanced multivalve for rapid filling and an integrated fuel pump for ease of service.

“We believe propane is the most energy-efficient and practical alternative fuel currently available, and it is a domestic fuel source” said Ralph Perpetuini, CEO, Icom North America.

“Icom JTG II bi-fuel systems allow the vehicles to operate on propane almost primarily with gasoline as a back-up source as well as for extended range.”

Albert Venezio, chairman, Icom North America, said, “The 10 EPA certifications Icom has achieved to date cover almost 50 popular Ford light-truck platforms which allow wide coverage for fleets.”

Currently, propane fuel is used primarily on commercial vehicles.  Icom’s proprietary vehicle-conversion systems could be used on any gasoline fuel-injected car or truck, including shuttles, vans, hybrids, taxis, police vehicles or passenger cars.  Icom’s patented JTG liquid-propane injection application is a fully-integrated, mono-fuel or bi-fuel engine system designed in harmony with OEM gasoline engines.

“When utilizing the Icom JTG system, drivability, performance and torque are equal to or better than gasoline,” Venezio said.

As gasoline prices rise, propane continues to have a cost advantage, with more than 95 percent of the nation’s propane coming fromU.S.and the balance from Canadian sources, further reducing dependence on foreign oil.  In certainU.S.states, fleet owners benefit from tax credits or rebates as well.

More than 120,000 vehicles worldwide have utilized the Icom JTG Propane System since 2004.