Abstract
A recycling truck and an urban transit bus, both using what is called a regenerative braking system, and utilizing natural gas as power source, was introduced into revenue service by FIBA Canning Inc. of Scarborough, Ontario. Benefits of the system have been assessed after a two-year period of service in both cases. The regenerative braking system is primarily intended for use in vehicles which start and stop frequently and carry a heavy workload within limited distances. The system captures the energy created by the braking of the vehicle, using hydraulics and compressed nitrogen to store the energy and propel the vehicle as energy is required. Although the system can be used with any fuel source, natural gas was chosen for these vehicles to maximize the economic and environmental benefits. Emission testing using an Enerac 2000 E Emissions Analyzer, showed carbon dioxide reduction of 60 per cent, non-methane hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides reductions of 90 per cent, while carbon monoxide emission was reduced by 67 per cent. Cost of energy was reduced by 70 per cent due to the 50 per cent reduction in energy used and the 40 per cent lower cost of natural gas. Cost of lubricants, brake and
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Canning, H
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- FIBA Canning Inc., Scarborough, ON (Canada)
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Canning, H.
FIBA Canning hybrid recycling truck and bus projects: regenerative brake energy recovery and CNG powered vehicles.
Canada: N. p.,
1999.
Web.
Canning, H.
FIBA Canning hybrid recycling truck and bus projects: regenerative brake energy recovery and CNG powered vehicles.
Canada.
Canning, H.
1999.
"FIBA Canning hybrid recycling truck and bus projects: regenerative brake energy recovery and CNG powered vehicles."
Canada.
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title = {FIBA Canning hybrid recycling truck and bus projects: regenerative brake energy recovery and CNG powered vehicles}
author = {Canning, H}
abstractNote = {A recycling truck and an urban transit bus, both using what is called a regenerative braking system, and utilizing natural gas as power source, was introduced into revenue service by FIBA Canning Inc. of Scarborough, Ontario. Benefits of the system have been assessed after a two-year period of service in both cases. The regenerative braking system is primarily intended for use in vehicles which start and stop frequently and carry a heavy workload within limited distances. The system captures the energy created by the braking of the vehicle, using hydraulics and compressed nitrogen to store the energy and propel the vehicle as energy is required. Although the system can be used with any fuel source, natural gas was chosen for these vehicles to maximize the economic and environmental benefits. Emission testing using an Enerac 2000 E Emissions Analyzer, showed carbon dioxide reduction of 60 per cent, non-methane hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides reductions of 90 per cent, while carbon monoxide emission was reduced by 67 per cent. Cost of energy was reduced by 70 per cent due to the 50 per cent reduction in energy used and the 40 per cent lower cost of natural gas. Cost of lubricants, brake and engine maintenance costs were also significantly reduced. It is estimated that greenhouse gas emissions reduction over a typical 20-year life cycle of an urban bus would be 1017 tonnes; for the recycling vehicle over a 10-year life cycle the estimate is 340 tonnes. 8 refs.}
place = {Canada}
year = {1999}
month = {Aug}
}
title = {FIBA Canning hybrid recycling truck and bus projects: regenerative brake energy recovery and CNG powered vehicles}
author = {Canning, H}
abstractNote = {A recycling truck and an urban transit bus, both using what is called a regenerative braking system, and utilizing natural gas as power source, was introduced into revenue service by FIBA Canning Inc. of Scarborough, Ontario. Benefits of the system have been assessed after a two-year period of service in both cases. The regenerative braking system is primarily intended for use in vehicles which start and stop frequently and carry a heavy workload within limited distances. The system captures the energy created by the braking of the vehicle, using hydraulics and compressed nitrogen to store the energy and propel the vehicle as energy is required. Although the system can be used with any fuel source, natural gas was chosen for these vehicles to maximize the economic and environmental benefits. Emission testing using an Enerac 2000 E Emissions Analyzer, showed carbon dioxide reduction of 60 per cent, non-methane hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides reductions of 90 per cent, while carbon monoxide emission was reduced by 67 per cent. Cost of energy was reduced by 70 per cent due to the 50 per cent reduction in energy used and the 40 per cent lower cost of natural gas. Cost of lubricants, brake and engine maintenance costs were also significantly reduced. It is estimated that greenhouse gas emissions reduction over a typical 20-year life cycle of an urban bus would be 1017 tonnes; for the recycling vehicle over a 10-year life cycle the estimate is 340 tonnes. 8 refs.}
place = {Canada}
year = {1999}
month = {Aug}
}