Title:
Prospects and Opportunities for Biogas and Autogas Driven Vehicles
Author(s):
Jenne, C., Noche, B.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
This paper involves an investigation of a number of biofuel car models specifically regarding fuel cost savings and engine considerations. A fuel cost comparison was carried out, using various fuel types including LPG, CNG/CBG and Petrol. The comparisons depended on a number of factors including fuel economy, fuel cost per unit and driving range ability of assessed vehicles. Among the major findings were: the fuel savings for an Opel Adam LPG vehicle versus a petrol version were found to be 45.6% while the savings for an Opel Zafira CNG/CBG vehicles versus petrol were 45.8%. An added benefit in the case of CBG fuelled engine is a significant reduction of harmful emissions and a reduced CO2 emissions to close to CO2 neutral levels.
Keywords:
biofuel, calorific value, internal combustion engines, transport sector, fuel quality, biogas engines
Topic:
Biomass Conversion Technologies for Liquid and Gaseous Fuels, Chemicals and Materials
Subtopic:
Biomethane
Event:
23rd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
3DV.3.8
Pages:
1348 - 1352
ISBN:
978-88-89407-516
Paper DOI:
10.5071/23rdEUBCE2015-3DV.3.8
Price:
FREE
