- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=AT&T Orders 1,200 CNG-powered Chevrolet Express Vans https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/20613?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/20613?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/20613?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=AT&T Orders 1,200 CNG-powered Chevrolet Express Vans &body=ESG News from General Motors https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/20613?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Environment](/CSR-News/environment-0) # AT&T Orders 1,200 CNG-powered Chevrolet Express Vans Jan 30, 2012 10:30 AM ET Campaign: [GM Greener Vehicles](/node/26038) (3BL Media / theCSRfeed) Detroit, MI - January 30, 2012 - AT&T plans to take delivery of 1,200 [Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG) dedicated cargo vans](http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/express_cargo_van/2012.html) to be deployed to AT&T service centers nationwide. It is the largest-ever order of CNG vehicles from General Motors. AT&T, which has [announced](http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=4800&cdvn=news&newsarticleid=26598&mapcode=corporate%7Cmk-att-sustainability) its intention to invest up to $565 million to deploy approximately 15,000 alternative fuel vehicles over a 10-year period through 2018, will use the vans to provide and maintain communications, high-speed Internet and television services for AT&T customers. Last week, the company [announced](http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=22297&cdvn=news&newsarticleid=33757&mapcode=corporate%7Cmk-att-sustainability) the milestone deployment of its 5,000th alternative-fuel vehicle, a Chevrolet Express van, as part of the commitment. “CNG technology is important to AT&T because it helps us reduce our fleet-based carbon emissions,” said Jerome Webber, AT&T vice president of Fleet Operations. “It is also cost-effective and readily available in our country right now.” According to the [U.S Environmental Protection Agency](http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/vehicles/natural_gas_emissions.html), CNG-powered vans can produce approximately 25 percent fewer carbon dioxide emissions than similar gasoline and diesel-powered vans, which supports AT&T’s corporate commitment to minimize its impact on the environment. “There are millions of fleet vehicles on the road today and we want to be a critical part of this sustainable revolution, helping make these conversions as easy as possible,” said Brian Small, general manager, GM Fleet and Commercial Operations. Chevrolet Express CNG vans are powered by a Vortec 6.0L V8 engine equipped with hardened exhaust valves, and intake and exhaust valve seats for improved wear resistance and durability with gaseous fuel systems. The vans are factory ordered and delivered to customers with their factory-engineered and fully integrated gaseous fuel system in place, completely ready for work. The [CNG option](http://www.gmfleet.com/compressed-natural-gas-vans/index.jsp) is available for order on Chevrolet Express 2500 and 3500 Cargo vans. Each van is covered by GM’s three-year, 36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty and five-year, 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, and meets all Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board emission certification requirements. The GM Fleet and Commercial Customer Service [LinkedIn group](http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=3703247&trk=anet_ug_hm) offers a discussion forum for Chevy, Buick, GMC and Cadillac fleet vehicle owners. General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) and its partners produce vehicles in 30 countries, and the company has leadership positions in the world's largest and fastest-growing automotive markets. GM’s brands include Chevrolet and Cadillac, as well as Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Isuzu, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services, can be found at [http://www.gm.com](http://www.gm.com/). 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