Case study natural gas regional transport trucks alternative. Presents the results of a process and outcome evaluation of the california energy commissions alternative and renewable fuel and vehicle technology program, relying on. Presents the results of a process and outcome evaluation of the california energy commissions alternative and renewable fuel and vehicle technology program, relying on quantitative and qualitative methods. Ozarks personnel performed maintenance on the trucks and cooper. An investigation of natural gas as a substitute for diesel.
The evaluation team would like to thank those who contributed to the evaluation of the ecoenergy for alternative fuels program, particularly members of the office of energy efficiencys oees transportation and alternative fuels division, as well as others who provided insights and comments important to this evaluation. The lng trucks were used nearly as much as the diesel trucks in the same operation. Chandler battelle paul norton national renewable energy laboratory nigel clark west virginia university abstract the objective of this project, which is supported by the u. This project was supported by the european climate foundation. Six similar trucks were selected for this inuse evaluation project. Louis on how to gather fleet data, run an analysis using calculator tools, and create a report of scenarios for alternative fuel vehicle adoption. The future is today is a series of cooperative learning activities in which secondary students evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of conventional and alternative transportation fuels for themselves. Alternative fuels used in transportation for the teacher. For fleet vehicles, the cost of using propane is 5 to 30 percent less than for. Freight transport is exempt from fuel vat, and although the purchase of tractortrailers and maintenance items is subject to vat, that portion of such costs is treated as a passthrough cost. As mentioned in previous articles, truck fleet owners have many alternative fuel options from propane autogas to biodiesel to natural gas to electric. Low carbon truck and refuelling infrastructure demonstration trial. Methane as vehicle fuel a well to wheel analysis metdriv. Comparative evaluation of rail and truck fuel efficiency on.
Field evaluation of mediumduty plugin electric delivery trucks. The west virginia university center for alternative fuels, engines and emissions would like to thank. Alternative fuel motor vehicle income tax credits colorado. Comparison data was collected and analyzed for inuse fuel economy and fuel costs, maintenance costs.
May 2010 midwest region alternative fuels project arravt056 subrecipient agreements signed with 14 of 16 project partners nepa documentation approved 5% of vehicles at 14 of 333 33% of 36 infrastructure locations at 12 with 142 dispensers. The key to getting the right menu of fuel sources is to understand their advantages and disadvantages, weigh them, and make a decision based on a fleets needs. Gartner hype cycles are used to create a graphic representation of the maturity and. There are many different alternative fuel options being developed right now. These predicaments have in turn compelled governments to impose regulations on emission levels and seek alternative fuel options. Algaebased biofuels have been promoted in the media as a potential panacea to crude oilbased transportation problems. Alternative fuel truck evaluation project design and. Commitment at several levels within the organization is essential. Evaluation of the alternative and renewable fuel and vehicle. Evaluating alternative fuel technologies alkane truck. Development of alternative fuel solutions for gasoline and. Heavyduty vehicle diesel engine efficiency evaluation and. Alternative and renewable fuel and vehicle technology program final project report process and outcome evaluation of the alternative and renewable fuel and vehicle technology program september 2017 cec.
Navy algaebased plastics show potential to reduce waste and the cost per pound of algae plastic is expected to be cheaper than. Atlanta regions plan regional plan that focuses on the vision of world class infrastructure, healthy. Nrel has evaluated many light and heavyduty alternative fuel fleets of trucks and transit buses. The lng trucks have been used at a rate of 100,000 miles per month. Apr 10, 2012 the key to getting the right menu of fuel sources is to understand their advantages and disadvantages, weigh them, and make a decision based on a fleets needs. Development of alternative fuel solutions for gasoline and diesel powered vehicles phase ii 29 december 2015. The evaluation is structured per fuel type, splitting analysis between fuel. Abstract this study presents an evaluation of the potential impacts on txdot revenues of substituting liquefied natural.
Commissions cecs alternative and renewable fuel and vehicle technology program arfvtp, relying on quantitative and qualitative methods. Department of energy doe by the national renewable energy laboratory nrel, a u. Alternative fuels and infrastructure in seven noneu markets final. Alternative fuels provider trillium introduces a system for the trucking industry that combines power from the grid with onsite energy generation and storage to control fuel costs. Three of the trucks are ghevs and three are conventional diesel trucks that serve as a control group. Pdf file, 7 pages, 382 kb plugin hybrid mediumduty truck demonstration and evaluation. Clean transport support to the member states for the implementation of the directive on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure good practice examples.
We have used a gartner hype cycle to describe the position of the most promising alternative fuels. San bernardino associated governments alternative fuel truck projects. The authors of 21 suggest the use of lng as a clean alternative fuel, based on its merits of safety, high efficiency, low cost and environmental friendly fuel. The results of this study are featured in waste managements lng truck fleet alternative fuel truck evaluation project. Algae could yield more than 2000 gallons of fuel per acre per year of production. The simulation focused on using a thermodynamic approach to project fuel consumption. Project description this pilot project with general motors gm corporation applied the lcd framework and tools to the design of fuel handling and storage systems used in the 1996 gmt600 vehicle line.
The main objective of the project was to evaluate how various duty cycles affect fuel. Top alternative fuels for cars and trucks thoughtco. This consultant trained the iccc staff and others in kansas city and st. Raleys lng truck fleet raleys lng truck fleet final results produced for the u. Mar 18, 2019 propanealso called liquefied petroleum gas or lpgis a byproduct of natural gas processing and crude oil refining. The results of this study are featured in waste managements lng truck fleet alternative fuel. The oregon department of transportation is proud to be a leader in the state and the nation in sustainability. Tr anspor tation, petroleum use, and alter natives guest lecture.
Project performed in cooperation with the texas department of transportation and the federal highway administration. Atlanta regions plan regional plan that focuses on. Compressed natural gas vehicle maintenance facility. Today about three percent of total propane consumption is used to fuel 270,000 vehicles, mostly in fleets. Alternative fuels, known as nonconventional and advanced fuels, are any materials or substances that can be used as fuels, other than conventional fuels like. The lng truck evaluation project gave raleys, doe, and other participants the opportunity to learn many lessons about using alternative fuels. Dan sperling november, 2012 fall quarter 2012 energy and environmental aspects of transportation civil and environmental engineering eci 163 environmental science and policy esp 163. Project evaluation multicriteria analysis 8 reconsider strategies, programs, projects, and needs easier approvals for similar projects higher construction standards consider broader needs e. Heavyduty vehicle diesel engine efficiency evaluation and energy audit october 2014 final report arvind thiruvengadam, ph. Although natural gas is a fossil fuel it is, as mentioned before, the one fossil fuel that is actually quite clean. Innovative project delivery at idot 1 31 st a nnual idot f all p lanning c onference october 6 7, 2016. This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored. Natural gas, usually as compressed natural gas, is an alternative fuel that burns clean and is already widely available to people in many countries through utilities that provide natural gas to homes and businesses.
Advanced technology vehicle benchmark and assessment. Hence, the lng for road freight transport is a potential alternative to replace the. For the purposes of this study, competitive movements are defined as those of the same commodity having the same or proximate origin and destination od pairs. May 08, 2017 as mentioned in previous articles, truck fleet owners have many alternative fuel options from propane autogas to biodiesel to natural gas to electric. The following is an overview of the leading altfuel technologies in the mediumduty market spotlighting each options benefits, drawbacks, and potential future as fleet fuel sources. Project summary life cycle design of a fuel tank system. Volvo trucks is studying and evaluating all alternative fuels with potential for use in our products. Comparative evaluation of rail and truck fuel efficiency. One objective of amp a is to assist federal, state, and local government agencies in the testing. Odot is the first transportation agency to have a comprehensive sustainability plan and welcomes the challenge to provide a safe, efficient transportation system that supports economic.
Alternative fuel projects require creative, forwardthinking planning, not only to get started, but. Algae based fuels are being successfully tested by the u. Alternative fuels in new york city the main alternative fuel choice in new york city, at present, is compressed natural gas cng. What types of alternative fuels are being explored or used in automobiles today. Innovative project delivery at idot 1 31 st a nnual idot f all p lanning c onference october 6 7, 2016 moline, illinois roger l. Alternative fuels seminar report pdf ppt download this upsurge in vehicle population has payed the foundation for several economical and environmental concerns. Alternative fuel trucks abound at industry show, but. Outcome evaluation of the alternative and renewable fuel and vehicle technology program. Currently the nation has limited economically feasible options for alternative fuel vehicles and equipment directly from domestic original equipment manufacturers.
Alternative fuel truck evaluation project by kevin chandler, battelle paul norton, national renewable energy laboratory nrel nigel clark, west. Three of the trucks are ghevs, and three are conventional diesel trucks that serve as a control group. Process and outcome evaluation of the alternative and. The reports below have recently been added to our website. If the report you are looking for is not here, please see the complete list of transportation reports. This study provides a comparative evaluation of rail and truck fuel efficiency on corridors and services in which both modes compete. Identifying the need for a project develop project options evaluation of options analysis technical assessment feasibility studies. In partnership with waste management, nrel evaluated the performance of lng trucks manufactured by mack with e7g engines operating in the washington, pennsylvania, area. This high use rate for the lng trucks indicates improving reliability. Alternative fuel truck evaluation project by kevin chandler, battelle paul norton, national renewable energy laboratory nigel clark, west virginia university january 2001 the authors wish to acknowledge the help and cooperation of the staff at the host site, waste management, inc. In the national alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle sector.
Heavyduty natural gas drayage truck replacement program. Clean transport support to the member states for the. Already widely used as a fuel for cooking and heating, propane is also a popular alternative fuel for vehicles. Conclusion there are many different alternative fuel options being developed right now. An alternative analysis including vat would find longer payback periods and reduced lifetime savings than those reported in this study. Alternative fuels seminar reportpdfppt download this upsurge in vehicle population has payed the foundation for several economical and environmental concerns. Natural gas for trucks is getting attention and this market is. Alternative fuel trucks doenrel truck evaluation project by kevin chandler, battelle kevin walkowicz, national renewable energy laboratory nigel clark, west virginia university acknowledgments this evaluation would not have been possible without the cooperation, support, and responsiveness of the staff at ups in hartford and atlanta. The field study at raleys was part of does ongoing alternative fuel truck evaluation project. Fedex express gasoline hybrid electric delivery truck. Propane has been used as a transportation fuel for more than half a century and is the most widely used and most accessible alternative fuel.
Concerning modifications to the income tax credits for alternative fuel motor vehicles, and, in connection therewith, fixing specified dollar amounts for the credits, allowing the credit to be assigned to a financing entity, requiring vehicle identification number tracking of the motor vehicle for which a credit is claimed, and making an appropriation. Midwest region alternative fuels project technical accomplishments. Implementation of the directive on the deployment of alternative fuels. Interim results from alternative fuel truck evaluation project. Interim results from alternative fuel truck evaluation project 1999011505 the objective of this project, which is supported by the u. Department of energy doe through the national renewable energy laboratory nrel, is to provide a comprehensive comparison of heavyduty trucks operating on alternative fuels and diesel fuel. Alternative fuel truck evaluation project by kevin chandler, battelle paul norton, national renewable energy laboratory nigel clark, west virginia university january 2001 the authors wish to acknowledge the help and cooperation of the staff at the host site, waste. Common steps in project evaluation identification of problems and establishing objectives. Alternative fuel vehicle readiness guide for medium and heavy. State of the art on alternative fuels transport systems in the. Trbs airport cooperative research program acrp report 83.
This project will include up to eight demonstration sites over the next. Have the students write onepage papers explaining which alternative fuel vehicle afv they would buy for personal use and why. Alternative fuel fleet vehicle evaluations transportation. Alternative fuel evaluation program to provide a consistent basis for data gathering and analysis in support of the department of energys doe implementation of the alternative motor fuels act amfa of 1988. Introduction the alternative fuel truck evaluation project is part of the national renewable energy laboratorys nrel alternative fuel evaluation programs. The use of energy is a factor in all our lives, and that is why it is important for us teachers to have our students learn about the energy we use now and the new forms of energy that are becoming available. Alternative fuel trucks 3 alternative fuel trucks were projected to operate 2. A key component of this project was the evaluation of environmental burdens along with the life cycle costs and performance of two fuel tank. Pdf methane as vehicle fuel a well to wheel analysis.
Pdf economic costs and environmental impacts of alternative fuel. This presentation does not contain any proprietary, confidential, or otherwise restricted information. Demonstrating and evaluating heavyduty alternative fuel. The four most promising fuels based on the evaluation in this brochure, volvo trucks has selected four fuels that are the most promising from our point of view. Principal investigator saroj pradhan pragalath thiruvengadam marc besch daniel carder mechanical and aerospace department west virginia university, morgantown, wv oscar delgado, ph. To conserve project resources, selected sites may be designated potential evaluation sites, but activities. Interim results from alternative fuel truck evaluation project kevin l. Norcal prototype lng truck fleet alternative fuels data center. Projects also included proposals for refuelling stations. Methods raleys leased its trucks from ozark trucking.
Pdf evaluation framework for alternative fuel vehicles. Fuel costs added on to shipping rates as a percentage of. What types of alternative fuels are being explored or used. Alternative fuels for commercial vehicles forum europe ems. Advanced biofuels serve niche segments of the market or pilot projects in aviation. Alternative fuel truck evaluation project design and preliminary results 9892 the objective of this project, which is supported by the u. Evaluation of duty cycles for heavyduty urban vehicles. Alternative fuel vehicles electric delivery trucks, vehicles powered by liquid propane and a hybrid pickup were front and center at the 2017 work truck show in indianapolis this week. Comparison data were collected and analyzed for inuse fuel economy and fuel costs, maintenance costs, total operating costs, and vehicle uptime. Evaluation framework for alternative fuel vehicles. For those who would like to make a change right now, many of the options are already available and would be suitable for day to day life. Demonstrating and evaluating heavyduty alternative fuel operations. But for those of you who would like to stay in the mainstream, the future is looking promising with many alternatives.
Infrastructure demonstration trials low carbon truck trial. The growing interest in alternative fuels for cars and trucks is motivated by three important considerations. The principal objective of the project was to understand the effects of using an alternative fuel on a truck operating fleet through actual operation of trucks. Alternative fuel trucks abound at industry show, but buyers. Evaluation of the alternative and renewable fuel and. Sustainable development perspective dongshang chang 1, shenghung chen 1, chiawei hsu 1,2, allen h. Lng in heavyduty trucks reduces greenhouse gas ghg emissions per.
Information to be gathered was expected to be anecdotal, as opposed to statistically viable, because tri recognized that projects. Evaluating mediumduty truck alternativefuel technologies. Assessing opportunities for alternative fuel distribution programs consists of a guidebook and toolkit designed to help airports introduce and market alternative fuels to their airport community that includes tenants and consumers off airport. We also gratefully acknowledge the members of the projects evaluation advisory committee.