NGV Global - Dongfeng Citro�n Elys�e Bi-fuel Popular in China

Dongfeng’s Citroën Elysée, China’s first OEM bi-fuel compressed natural gas (CNG) gasoline vehicle is meeting with success in Chinese markets. According to Dongfeng Citroën 100 orders were placed within the first ten days of its launch last year and is proving popular for taxi and private vehicle applications.
100 of the Elysée’s are operating as taxis in Qing Dao City (Shan Dong Province) while sales are reportedly ‘strong’ in Hai Nan provice. The CNG Elysée sports a 1.6L, 8V engine, a manual transmission and a 65L CNG bottle. Based on local conditions the Elysée bi-fuel costs 30%-50% less when it uses CNG than gasoline. The Elysée bi-fuel can reduce exhaust emissions by 82.2%, with HC, CO, NOx and Pb reduced about 70%, 90%, 40% and 100% respectively.