Methanol Bus Program data analysis report. Interim report, September 1987-June 1988
The UMTA Methanol Bus Demonstration Program was established to develop information concerning safety, cost of ownership, maintainability, public health, and reliability issues resulting from the operation of methanol-fueled transit buses. The methanol demonstration started in Seattle, Washington, in September 1987 and in New York City in May 1988. The data presented in the report are analyzed for mileage, fuel consumption, oil consumption, maintenance actions, and safety/health/accident occurrences for methanol and diesel control buses operating on the same routes. The appendices provide the following information: Detailed specifications for diesel and methanol buses in the demonstration; Routes used by the fleets; Discussion of different energy contents of methanol and diesel fuels; and a Driver Survey Questionnaire. Overall, the methanol bus demonstration program is planned to involve a total of 59 methanol-fueled buses operating under a variety of operational and environmental conditions.
- Research Organization:
- Battelle Columbus Div., OH (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6260293
- Report Number(s):
- PB-89-163323/XAB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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