Posted by wisbaker on March 12, 2016 at 07:01:58 from (173.26.84.185):
In Reply to: Propane comeback? posted by notjustair on March 11, 2016 at 20:58:01:
The requirements the government has placed on Diesels have made them less attractive than they used to be. CNG and propane fueled vehivles are an alternative BUT we don't have the fuel infrastructure to support them, fueling is more difficult (be interesting don't think the average AFSCME member is smart enough to be taught how to do it without blowing them selves up) and I really have to wonder about high pressure gas cylinders on vehicles that could be in accidents and catch fire. But on the other hand I suppose the fuel would burn off or vaporize so we won't have to worry about ground water contamination. Because of other pursuits of our blessed great father in Washington (sarcasm intended) they're isn't a lot of "big" spark ignition engines out there that are suitable for medium duty applications. About the only one left is the Ford V-10, heck Ford is the only one left doing gas motorhome chassis and medium duty trucks, except maybe some Blue Diamond stuff with Navistar badges and that's still the same V-10 engine. I suppose if we build enough Lp and CNG trucks the kinks and quwerks will get worked out, wonder how many people will die before then? About 2 years ago we had a CNG Peterbuilt stuck at the plant blocking two tanker bays, seems a solenoid failed and that's where she sat until they could get a wrecker out to pull it out of there, sudden and instant stop.
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