WA experiences with alternative fuels

The state energy commission operates a sizeable vehicle fleet and carries out tests to evaluate the possibility of reducing operating charges by using alternative fuels. Fuels tested to date have been lpg (liquified petroleum gas), cng (compressed natural gas), gasohol, and battery electricity. Vegetable oils have been tested in stationary engines. The necessary vehicle modifications and operating experience using each fuel are discussed.

• Authors:
  • Crawford, T
• Publication Date: 1982

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 10P

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternate fuels; Costs; Electric vehicles; Engines; Evaluation; Fuel consumption; Fuels; Natural gas; Oils; Operating costs; State government; Tests; Vegetation; Vehicles
• ATRI Terms: Alternative fuel; Cost; Electric vehicle; Engine; Evaluation; Fuel; Fuel consumption; Gas; Oil; Operating costs; State government; Test; Vegetation; Vehicle
• Subject Areas: Energy; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01423621
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 24 2012 11:58AM