%A"NONE" %D2000 %I; Union Internationale de l'Industrie du Gaz, 75 - Paris (France) %2 %J[] %K33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS, 03 NATURAL GAS, TRANSPORTATION SECTOR, NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY, TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT, LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES, LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS, FINANCIAL INCENTIVES, MARKET, ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT, SPARK IGNITION ENGINES, IGNITION QUALITY, AUTOMOTIVE FUELS, STANDARDS, FUEL CELLS, FISCHER-TROPSCH SYNTHESIS, HYBRID ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLES, ECONOMIC ANALYSIS %PMedium: P; Size: 39 pages %T4. report of study group 6.3. Gas for transportation - gas vehicles %XThe report at hand has been compiled by the International Gas Union Study Group 6.3, which included representatives of 12 different countries. Currently there are about 5.5 million gas vehicles in the world. Of the world vehicle population, that equals less than 1 %. However, just recently in many countries there seem to be new, very rapid developments regarding gas vehicles, as both local and national governments are becoming increasingly aware of exhaust emissions, energy efficiency and security, and the possibilities offered by alternative fuels. This report is intended to give examples and ideas for the gas industry regarding business opportunities in the transportation sector. The principal goal of the report is to provide the reader a thorough picture of the current state-of-the art technology and development trends regarding use of gaseous fuels in the road transportation sector. Thus, the report includes information on technical topics such as different gases, engines, fuel systems, vehicles, and refueling infrastructure. It also addresses the market situation, including legislative and fiscal issues as well as customer awareness issues. The ideas and future prospects, which are compiled in the outlook and conclusion sections, present business opportunities for the participation of the gas industry as an energy provider in the transportation sector. (author) %0Conference %NETDE-FR-20167937;TRN: FR0105457 %1 %CFrance %Rhttps://doi.org/ TRN: FR0105457 FR %GEnglish