Technology and market assessment of gas-fueled vehicles in New York State. Volume I. Executive summary. Final report

Technical Report · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983

OSTI ID:6088779

This report represents the completion of a project titled ''Technology and Market Assessment of Gas-Fueled Vehicles in New York State,'' undertaken by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The fuels assessed were natural gas in compressed (CNG) and liquefied (LNG) forms and propane or liquefied petroleum gases (LPG). The technology and economics of gaseous-fueled vehicle (GFV) conversion and refueling equipment are presented and discussed. The safety aspects of GFVs are presented and discussed relative to liquid-fueled vehicles. The exhaust emissions of GFV transportation vehicles are characterized and their effects on photochemical smog production are assessed. A sensitivity analysis of the economic parameters related to fleet conversion was conducted. The economic parameters calculated included simple payback period, equalized annual savings, return on equity, and return on assets. Three operating fleets in New York State (NYS) were analyzed for their economic feasibility for conversion. The results are reported and discussed. The institutional, technical, and psychological barriers to GFVs in NYS are identified and quantified. The indigenous NYS resources for gaseous fuels are identified and quantified including the corresponding effects of gaseous fuels supply in NYS. The most advantageous fleets for conversion in NYS are identified based on the knowledge of GFV operational characteristics. The best current potential avenues for GFV technology, CNG compressor, and refueling equipment research and development are presented and discussed. Recommended actions including legislation, research, and demonstration projects to facilitate the market penetration of GFVs in NYS are suggested. Educational programs for NYS fleet managers are identified as being desirable to further the use of GFVs in NYS.

• Research Organization: Mueller Associates, Inc., Baltimore, MD (USA); E:F Technology, Inc., St. Johns, MI (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6088779
• Report Number(s): NYSERDA-83-15-Vol.1; ON: TI86900550
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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