Alkane to Build Class 7 Cabover Fueled by Propane or Natural Gas
Alkane Truck Co. announced that it will begin production in early 2016 on a Class 7 cabover truck powered by either liquid propane autogas or compressed natural gas.
The truck, which features an 8.8-liter engine from Power Solutions International and an Allison automatic transmission, is now available for dealership order, according to Alkane's Nov. 13 announcement.
“When one considers the tax advantages to owning a vehicle that runs on LPG or CNG, then add the reduced cost of operation, these vehicles make perfect economic sense,” said Steve Rayborn, vice president of global sales at the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina-based company.
CEO Bob Smith said the company’s assembly facility in Dorchester County, South Carolina, will employ more than 300 workers once it reaches full capacity.
Alkane said it is also developing a Class 8 longhaul truck powered by natural gas and a “Humvee-type” vehicle fueled by propane.
