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On-Road Development of John Deere 6081 Natural Gas Engine: Final Technical Report, July 1999 - January 2001

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/787984· OSTI ID:787984
Report that discusses John Deere's field development of a heavy-duty natural gas engine. As part of the field development project, Waste Management of Orange County, California refitted four existing trash packers with John Deere's prototype spark ignited 280-hp 8.1 L CNG engines. This report describes the project and also contains information about engine performance, emissions, and driveability.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-99GO10337
OSTI ID:
787984
Report Number(s):
NREL/SR-540-30163
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English