Aug 6, 2009 A patent-pending high-pressure direct-injection system delivers liquid propane by exploiting key components of directinjection gasoline fuel delivery apparatus. In a bifuel configuration, an adapter applied to the pump handles the injection process after a distributor directs gasoline to the tank and liquid propane is sent to the high-pressure pump. “From the high-pressure gasoline pump, the liquid propane is injected into the combustion chamber using the same gasoline hydraulic » Continue reading

Aug 3, 2009 NEW HUDSON, Mich., Jul 28, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Icom North America, a leading supplier of alternative fuel systems and tanks for commercial and passenger vehicles, believes there will be an increase in “green collar” jobs in Michigan as vehicle manufacturers embrace liquefied propane, natural gas and other alternative fuels. Ralph Perpetuini, CEO of Icom North America, said his company is seeing increased interest from OEMs in Icom’s JTG (injection traction » Continue reading

June 4, 2009 LANSING, Mich. – The chairman of Michigan-based Icom North America predicts that vehicles equipped with liquid injection propane systems will become more and more common on state roads. Ralph Perpetuini, chairman of Icom North America stated at Michigan Propane Awareness Day that “the time is right to encourage the use of alternative fuel vehicles through increased tax incentives at the state level.” Sponsored by the Michigan Propane Gas Association, the program was » Continue reading

June 4, 2009 Lined up on the street in front of the beautiful Michigan State Capitol on this sunny spring day were: a yellow Schwann’s delivery truck, a new Ford F-150, a Freightliner chassis cab equipped with 3,200-gallon LP tank, a cute 14-seat handicapper bus and a full-size, yellow Bluebird school bus. What they had in common is that they all run on liquid propane (LP) gas – the same gas that heats many of our rural homes – including mine. The Michigan Propane Gas Association hosts » Continue reading

October 13, 2008 2008 Saturn VUE Greenline Hybrid utilizes Icom of Italy’s JTG Technology ICOM North America, LLC is pleased to announce the opening of its new North American headquarters and assembly plant in New Hudson, Michigan. ICOM North America assembles the ICOM JTG LPG system for the North American market to incorporate local componentry and best utilize the large skilled local labor force. Propane/LPG is an alternative fuel coming from over 90% US and Canadian sources. The ICOM JTG » Continue reading