Moreover, although no formal order has been made, AT&T has requested that BAF procure on AT&T’s behalf CNG cylinders for 463 additional conversions to be completed in the third quarter of 2010.
Through BAF, AT&T has planned to convert a total of 1,850 vans in 2010, and is exploring additional vehicle conversions of other vehicle types, including Ford F-Series trucks.
BAF anticipates completing the 600 van conversions awarded by AT&T to BAF during 2009 by year end. Earlier in March, AT&T announced its intent to deploy over 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles, approximately 8,000 of which are expected to be natural gas vehicles.
Andrew Littlefair, president and CEO of Clean Energy, said: “The new orders demonstrate AT&T’s determination to significantly alter its fleet to alternative-fuel vehicles. They also reflect AT&T’s choice of BAF as a superior conversion specialist for their vehicles.”
BAF also said that the Ford E-250/350 Van has been crash-tested to meet the FMVSS 303 (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard). Additionally, Ford has approved the engine system for these vehicles converted by BAF and noted that Ford’s warranty covers everything in the vehicle as with any standard Ford vehicle.
