Detroit, Mich. — April 30, 2024 — Icom North America, a provider of patented Alternative Fuel Systems, tanks and components, has announced the sealing of distribution agreements with General Motors (GM). This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of propane, natural gas and other alternative fuels across a wide spectrum of industries, including OEM and aftermarket fleets, power generation, marine, agricultural, off-road vehicles/equipment and the performance sector.
Spanning 12 countries, Icom North America has solidified its collaboration with General Motors by integrating its Alternative Fuel Systems with GM's extensive range of engines and components. Icom will also be a distributor of GM loose engines and GM parts for gasoline projects. This alliance offers a more comprehensive one-stop solution to sectors such as power generation, transportation, marine, agricultural machinery, off-road vehicles/equipment and the performance sector.
Albie Venezio, director of technical services at Icom North America, expressed satisfaction with the expanded offerings to their customer base and new customers. He emphasized the national security and environmental benefits of utilizing propane and natural gas and with the added benefits of renewable propane or renewable natural gas in conjunction with GM engines, underscoring the reduction of emissions. In addition the GM 6.0 and 6.6 engines fill crucial gaps in the performance engine sector.
Brandon Thorn, engineering manager at Icom, highlighted the significance of GM's 6.0L engine — a proven platform for alternative fuels and GM’s workhorse for almost a decade — and announced upcoming projects utilizing this engine. Additionally, Thorn introduced GM's new workhorse, the 6.6L engine, tailored for buses and heavy-duty truck applications, with a focus on gasoline or alternative fuels, boasting impressive performance metrics including 401 Horsepower and 464 LB-FT torque. This collaboration between Icom North America and General Motors marks a step forward in advancing sustainable transportation solutions and reducing the carbon footprint across various industries. "The significance of GM's 6.0L engine, a proven platform for alternative fuels and GM’s workhorse for almost a decade, and announced upcoming projects utilizing this engine," said Thorn.
