The objective of this study was to identify a fuel that can be used as an alternative to diesel fuel in transit buses. From a thorough examination of all available fuels, six were selected for detailed study. The fuels were: ammonia, ethanol, hydrogen, methanol, natural gas, and propane. The detailed analysis included economic, operational and technical feasibility evaluations. Methanol was selected as the best alternative fuel to diesel. Included in the report is a demonstration plan to test and evaluate the operation of methanol-fueled buses in northern (cold climate) cities.


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    Title :

    Evaluation of Alternative Fuels for Urban Mass Transit Buses


    Publication date :

    1983


    Size :

    111 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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