CARB Gives Roush Pickups the Nod

The California Air Resources Board has certified the Roush propane-powered Ford F-250 and F-350 pickup trucks to meet the state's emission standards.

With the nod, the trucks can now be sold and operated in all 50 states.

The approval is valid for the 2010 Ford F-250 and F-350 models with the 5.4L V8 engine. Roush is currently working towards receiving this same CARB certification for the upcoming 2011 propane-powered Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 passenger and cargo vans launching in the second quarter of 2010.

"We have made a significant investment in our liquid-propane injection technology, and we look forward to helping fleet operators across the country reduce their carbon footprint and operating costs with our propane-powered vehicles," said Todd Mouw, director of sales and marketing for Roush Propane Vehicles. "We have more than two hundred 2010 Ford F-250s and F-350s in our inventory, so we have plenty of trucks available to meet customer demand."

Roush plans to covert the Ford E-Series vans to run on propane, as well as the Ford E-450 cutaway with the 6.8L V10 engine.