Fuel Systems' IMPCO Automotive Receives AT&T Order for Dedicated Ford CNG Vehicles

NEW YORK, June 28, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. FSYS announced that its IMPCO Automotive division, a Gaseous Fuels QVM of Ford Motor Company, recently received an order from AT&T to convert 650 MVP Ford F350 trucks to run on dedicated CNG fuel systems. These 650 chassis cab one tons are equipped with Ford's gaseous prepped 6.2L engine and will leave IMPCO Automotive's Union City, IN high volume production facility with 25GGE of CNG before transportation for the utility body installation. The order will be managed using the Ship-Thru capability as a Gaseous Fuels Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) which IMPCO recently obtained.

Mariano Costamagna, Fuel Systems' CEO, said, "As a Ford QVM recently awarded of Ship-Thru capability, we are thrilled to receive this order, which demonstrates large fleets' recognition of the benefits of CNG as a clean and less expensive alternative to gasoline and affirms the early stage expansion of the gaseous fuels market in the US. The order emerged from IMPCO's US development efforts and its commitments to provide US customers with high level alternative fuel products."

IMPCO Automotive's gaseous fuel systems are designed and validated through utilization of internal engineering OEM expertise. The entire gaseous fuel system adheres to IMPCO Automotive's strict quality, durability, and safety testing requirements to ensure a superior and safe product to the end customer. These specific conversions will occur throughout the third and fourth quarter of this year. 

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About Fuel Systems Solutions

Fuel Systems Solutions FSYS is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of proven, cost-effective alternative fuel components and systems for use in transportation and industrial applications. Fuel Systems' components and systems control the pressure and flow of gaseous alternative fuels, such as propane and natural gas, used in internal combustion engines. These components and systems feature the Company's advanced fuel system technologies, which improve efficiency, enhance power output and reduce emissions by electronically sensing and regulating the proper proportion of fuel and air required by the internal combustion engine. In addition to the components and systems, the Company provides engineering and systems integration services to address unique customer requirements for performance, durability and configuration. Additional information is available at www.fuelsystemssolutions.com.