Evaluation of alternative fuels for urban mass transit buses. Final report Dec 80-Aug 83

Technical Report · Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983

OSTI ID:5425066

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.

• Research Organization: Port Authority of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA (USA); Booz, Allen and Hamilton, Inc., Bethesda, MD (USA). Transportation Consulting Div.
• OSTI ID: 5425066
• Report Number(s): PB-84-105113
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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