This document details the experience of New York City's compressed natural gas refuse haulers. These 35 ton vehicles have engines that displace 10 liters and provide 240 horsepower. Fuel economy, range, cost, maintenance, repair issues, and emissions are discussed. Photographs and figures illustrate the attributes of these alternative fuel vehicles.


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    Title :

    Alternative fuel trucks case studies: Running refuse haulers on compressed natural gas


    Contributors:
    P. Norton (author) / K. Kelly (author)

    Publication date :

    1996


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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