CHALLENGES FOR INTEGRATION OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS IN THE TRANSIT INDUSTRY

The implementation of alternative-fuel, heavy-duty engines is promoted under the Clean Air Act of 1990. The move toward alternative fuels finds impetus from the emission-reducing properties of alternative fuels and the need to reduce dependence on foreign petroleum supplies. The widespread use of alternative fuels faces three major integration challenges: (a) the leading alternative fuels have handling requirements that are different from petroleum fuels, and some are hazardous; (b) some have low energy densities and, at current prices, are more expensive per diesel fuel-equivalent unit of energy; and (c) the United States lacks an adequate ready supply of alternative fuels, as well as a high-volume, nationwide distribution network.

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• Authors:
  • Maggio, M E
  • Maze, T H
  • Waggoner, Kathleen M
  • Dobie, James
• Publication Date: 1991

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 93-100
• Monograph Title: Public transit research: rail, bus, and new technology 1991
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 1308
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternate fuels; Costs; Equipment; Fuels; Handling characteristics; Networks; Physical distribution; Public transit
• Uncontrolled Terms: Fuel costs; Handling
• Subject Areas: Energy; Finance; Freight Transportation; Highways; Public Transportation; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00619164
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309051169
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Feb 29 1992 12:00AM