CNG Conversion Kits and Their Vehicles

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Comment by Dave Clement on December 1, 2008 at 7:24pm

CNG in a diesel is a tricky thing, temperatures have to be controlled or you melt the pistons. As far as I know there are no automotive EPA certified kits available. but a lot of people are using the propane modifying kits for boosting trailer towing capacity into daily use. Without monitoring the engine closely, there will be a lot of work for diesel engine rebuilders.

Comment by Dave on December 1, 2008 at 5:54pm

Hi Oscar,
Are these CNG/ propane injected diesels in actual use? If so, are they able to get around the range limitations of CNG (for refueling needs) because they are only using a 25% mixture? Or, is this not an issue?
Dave

Comment by Oscar on December 1, 2008 at 3:05pm

What much of the diesel trucking industry is doing is using an injection of CNG or propane into the diesel. It cleans up the emissions and increases the horsepower. There are 2 injection kits, 1 for under 8.0L and the other for over 8.0L engines. It is basically a 25% injection of CNG and the rest is still diesel.

Comment by Tai Robinson on November 22, 2008 at 10:21am

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Comment by Hugh Hemington on November 21, 2008 at 1:28pm

According to Mary Anne Carter, it is rated at 33mpg. Since the '09 hybrid is rated at 34, I have to assume it's just CNG. Also, if it's a bi-fuel, it won't get carpool lane stickers. A benefit I've really appreciated with my GX.

Comment by Dave on November 18, 2008 at 5:42pm

This new Toyota Camry "Hybrid" is a dual-fuel gasoline & CNG vehicle?

Comment by david@PickensPlan on November 18, 2008 at 10:39am

If you are in the LA area there is a new event posted for the following:

The LA Auto Show- November 21-30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Honda will be displaying its Civic GX (the cleanest production car in the world!) and Toyota will be displaying its new concept Camry Hybrid -- both of which run on natural gas.

All the manufacturers pay a lot of attention to the reaction they’re getting from the crowds at these shows, and it is a large factor in determining which cars they will produce and sell for the United States market.

New Energy Army Members in the area are encouraged to attend!

You can check out the event here.

I'm from Detroit and just returned after a 10 year absence. Have to say I'm kind of startled by the changes. I'm just starting to learn about CNG fuel alternatives and it will be interesting to see if the big 3 can adopt and adapt!

Comment by Dave Clement on November 18, 2008 at 7:38am

Everyone should join their local Clean Cities Coalition so they can get to know other local people who are like minded.
Click on- http://www1.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/
for more information.

Comment by Denis on November 16, 2008 at 7:30pm

Dave

Thanks for the comment about my post on T. Boone pushing heavy truck conversion to CNG before cars. I hope your right that he pushes for auto conversion after we convert trucks.

Comment by Hugh Hemington on November 14, 2008 at 9:23pm

When I refuel in Burbank, there are usually refuse trucks, and airport shuttle buses there refueling too. I've talked to the drivers, and they run routes for days between refills. The fuel is lighter, cleaner and safer.

At clean vehicle shows I've seen large trucks that run on natural gas. Some run on LNG, or liquefied natural gas, with greater range. The only disadvantage of LNG is the gradual "boil-off", but since trucks have a high duty rate, the loss of fuel is minimal.

I've talked to several people from companies and cities who have used the Diesel exhaust filters, and no one likes them. They are a pain to clean and clog under short trip use when the temperature doesn't build up high enough to incinerate the particulates.

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