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.
Evaluation of Alternative Fuels for Urban Mass Transit Buses
1983
111 pages
Report
No indication
English
Fuels , Industrial Chemistry & Chemical Process Engineering , Urban transportation , Buses , Ammonia , Ethyl alcohol , Hydrogen , Methyl alcohol , Natural gas , Propanes , Diesel engines , Spark ignition engines , Performance evaluation , Ranking , Cost analysis , Manufacturing , Feasibility , Alternate fuels , Fuel substitution
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