Businesswire reports: Altech-Eco Corporation of Asheville announced today that they have obtained Certificate of Conformity (COC) from the EPA for their CNG BI-FUELED & DEDICATED conversion systems for all the 2010 Ford F-250 and F-350 models. The converted vehicles can operate 100 percent on natural gas, or they can operate as a Bi-Fuel version, which enables the vehicle to operate on either natural gas, or on gasoline, with just the simple press of a dashboard button to instantly switch the fuels, with a driving range over 500 miles on a single fill-up.

The EPA has also issued Altech-Eco four separate certificates for the Ford F-250 and F-350 for their “DEDICATED” versions, meaning the truck operates only on CNG. Buyers of this version can qualify for an $8,000 Federal Tax Credit, upon purchase.

A bi-fueled natural gas conversion system allows users to take advantage of using natural gas as a cleaner burning and more economical alternative fuel when available, but also allows them the added advantage of switching to gasoline, when necessary. “Every energy company, utility company and heavy industry in America has been clamoring for this technology for years, and we are proud to have received the EPA Certification for the best pickup trucks in the world, the Ford F-250 and F-350 Trucks,” said Miles George, VP of Altech-Eco. “And for companies wanting the Dedicated version, their wish is also granted, with the added plus of an $8,000 Federal Tax Credit,” said George.

In addition to the 2010 F-250 and F-350 CNG conversion EPA certifications, Altech-Eco has also received EPA certifications this year for the Ford Transit Connect, the Ford Fusion, the Mercury Milan, and the Ford Focus. These are all 2010 models, making Altech-Eco one of the most received 2010 natural gas conversion system EPA certifications, worldwide.

Altech-Eco is a division of privately held TransEco Energy of Asheville.Read the full article