In previous publications various projects encountering the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a vehicle fuel and the combination of stationary liquid and on board high pressure storage of natural gas (LCNG) have been presented. Motivation was the awareness of a growing necessity of a European expert level knowhow transfer to prepare the introduction of a mass refueling infrastructure for natural gas vehicles, which is difficult to be achieved by compressed natural gas (CNG) only systems. In the last years it was found that several projects throughout Europe, yet undiscovered by other experts, are being developed. Furthermore, a map with LNG import or local production facilities was drawn covering Europe to indicate readily available LNG sources. This paper focuses on first results from various projects or project aquisition situations aiming to facilitate an intensified exchange between experts, and to help prevent repetitive mistakes by new groups becoming interested in LNG/LCNG vehicle schemes. The projects are listed by country and cover both hardware and strategic activities and include both projects running or in the planning stage. The author emphasizes in the conclusions of the paper the consequences of the opening of the energy markets for the demand situation and the influence on the availability of natural gas in Europe. Alternative fuels from renewable sources such as hydrogen or methanol will therefore have to be accepted as fuels with ever increased competitiveness, with the additional advantage of their most efficient utilization in fuel cell driven electric vehicles.
First results from demonstration activities with LNG/LCNG as a vehicle fuel in Europe
Erste Ergebnisse der Vorführtätigkeiten bezüglich der Flüssigerdgas- und verdichteten Flüssigerdgas-Kraftstoffe in Europa
1998
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