Cleaner cars for Canada

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The Government of Canada is to provide fleet operators with a $3,000 incentive to install advanced natural-gas vehicle (NGV) conversion systems.

The

recently announced the extension of the Natural Gas for Vehicles Market Transformation Pilot Project. An additional $1.855 million, provided by

(NRCan), will help promote the use of natural gas in the commercial-fleet sector across

.

Under the extended project, fleet owners may now receive up to $3,000 toward the installation of an advanced natural-gas vehicle (NGV) conversion system. This will allow them to operate standard gasoline vehicles on natural gas using approved technology through certified conversion facilities. This project is being implemented by the Canadian Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance (CNGVA).

Applicants continue to receive an incentive under the original pilot project toward the capital cost of buying or leasing a new NGV with a warranty from a vehicle manufacturer.

"By promoting the use of natural gas in fleet vehicles that are already on our roads, Canadians will enjoy a cleaner, healthier environment," said the Honourable R. John Efford, Minister of Natural Resources Canada. "Through our ongoing support of programs like this one, the Government of Canada continues to demonstrate its commitment to addressing climate change."

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