Methane version of Fiat Grande Punto coming later this year
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Fiat was recently named the lowest CO2-producing automaker in Europe. One reason if the brand's collection of small cars, some with alternative powertrains. Buried in an article about Fiat's low-CO2 win, reader Justin C. noticed that Fiat is readying a new version of its Grande Punto, one that can use methane for clean forward motion. Carpages says that the methane-petrol dual fuel system Grande Punto is supposed to be on sale by the end of this year. Other Fiat models that have this system include the Doblò, Doblò Cargo, Multipla, Panda and the Panda Van. Fiat says the Natural Power system is excellent for many Fiat users, especially trade customers. Fiat also offers a T-Jet version of the Grande Punto that gets 35 mpg on the combined EU cycle and emits 155 grams of CO2 per km. Thanks to Justin C. for the tip!
[Source: Carpages]
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Karl-Uwe Strunzen 6:42AM (5/05/2008)
Excellent move from Fiat!
As this is a very high-volume car, coming out with a model with very low emissions is very helpful for buyers who are considering CNG as an alternative.
Next steps: a Methane Bravo and a Methane 500 !!!!
Indeed it would be nice if in future Fiat envisaged a CNG version for ALL MODELS. When this is done as an afterthought not only does the production facility have to be modified, but elegant solutions become more difficult (like putting all the extra equipment below the floorboards of the Methane version of the Fiat Panda - thus giving the user no penalty in terms of baggage space).
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amit goyal 1:24PM (6/24/2009)
i was just looking for a natural gas operated grande punto.
if anyone can tell, fiat is coming with such alternative fuels operated vehicles in india as well, it will be appreciated
thanks
amit goyal
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