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Powered by compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, or liquefied petroleum gas, PelicanŽ 3-wheel broom sweeper is powered by Cummins B5.9-195G engine that is certified to U.S. EPA and CARB and Euro V and EEV standards. Sweeper, optimized for maneuverability, features 10 ft sweeping path and heavy-duty, no-jam debris conveyor.
Elgin Sweeper Introduces Alternative Fuel-Powered Pelican Sweeper
Hard-working sweeper reduces costs and environmental emissions
ELGIN, Ill. (Oct. 9, 2008) - Elgin Sweeper, the leading manufacturer of street sweepers, has introduced a version of the legendary PelicanŽ three-wheel broom sweeper that may be powered by either compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) - also known as propane. In addition to being Elgin Sweeper's flagship product, the Pelican has been America's most popular urban street sweeper for generations. This three-wheel broom sweeper features outstanding maneuverability, visibility, a 10 ft. sweeping path, and the heavy duty No-Jam debris conveyor.
"Elgin Sweeper is leading the charge in advancing the use of cleaner, safer, and healthier energy technologies in the sweeper industry," said Brian Giles, sweeper products manager, Elgin Sweeper. "With the introduction of the Pelican powered by alternative fuels, Elgin Sweeper is providing customers with an efficient, hard-working sweeper that reduces costs and environmental emissions."
A clear, odorless, and non-corrosive gas, CNG has become an ideal energy source for the future. LNG is an alternative fuel that is economical, abundant in supply and produces approximately 10 percent of the pollutants normally emitted by traditional gasoline or diesel engines. LPG, or propane, is a low-emission, economic and easily used fuel with a long and varied history in transportation applications since its inception as a motor vehicle fuel. Vehicles powered by CNG, LNG and LPG are used in a wide variety of commercial applications, including light-duty trucks and sedans, medium-duty trucks, and heavy-duty vehicles like sweepers, refuse haulers and transit buses.
Due to deterioration in air quality, many cities in North America have embraced the use of alternative fuels in their municipal fleets and are showing increased interest in green transportation technology.
"A fleet of alternative fuel-powered Pelicans can significantly reduce a city fleet's greenhouse gas and NOx emissions over their diesel equivalents, while reducing the consumption of crude oil-based diesel fuel," Giles said. "The alternative fuel-powered Pelican is yet another example of Elgin Sweeper's commitment to our customers in North America."
The alternative fuel, single-engine Pelican is powered by the ultra-low emissions Cummins B5.9-195G engine that is certified to U.S. EPA and CARB standards and Euro V and EEV. "The engine offers low emissions without sacrificing performance and efficiency," Giles said.
With more than 90 years of experience, Elgin Sweeper offers municipalities, contractors and industries the most sweeper options in the country, using the latest sweeping technologies, including alternative fuel, mechanical, pure vacuum, regenerative air and waterless dust control. In addition to the alternative fuel-powered Pelican, Elgin Sweeper offers the EagleŽ four-wheel mechanical sweeper powered by CNG and LPG; the Broom BearŽ mechanical sweeper powered by CNG; and the CrosswindŽ four-wheel regenerative air sweeper powered by CNG.
For additional information on the alternative fuel-powered Pelican sweeper or to schedule a demonstration, please visit www.elginsweeper.com or see your local Elgin Sweeper dealer.
Sold and serviced through a network of more than 100 dealer locations worldwide, Elgin products are the sweepers of choice for a variety of general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications. With more than 90 years of experience, Elgin Sweeper offers municipalities, contractors and industries the most sweeper options in the country, using the latest sweeping technologies-mechanical, pure vacuum, regenerative air, alternative fuel and waterless dust control. Elgin Sweeper is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation's Environmental Solutions Group. For more information, visit www.elginsweeper.com.
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) is a leader in advancing security and well-being for communities and workplaces around the world. The company designs and manufactures a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial and airport customers. Federal Signal's portfolio of trusted, high-priority products include Bronto aerial devices, Elgin and Ravo street sweepers, Federal Signal safety and security systems, Guzzler industrial vacuums, Jetstream waterblasters and Vactor sewer cleaners. Federal Signal was founded in 1901 and is based in Oak Brook, Ill. For more information, visit www.federalsignal.com.
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