Natural Gas Engine and Vehicle Integration Research - Fact Sheet

Publication Number:    CEC-500-2011-FS-026

Abstract:
Transportation is the single largest contributor to California's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, producing about 39 percent of the state's total emissions. California is also the third largest consumer of transportation fuels in the world, consuming almost 16 billion gallons of gasoline and more than 4 billion gallons of diesel each year. The State Alternative Fuels Plan identifies certain alternative fuels - including natural gas - that can substantially reduce GHG emissions while reducing petroleum dependence. This research would increase the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel by developing advanced natural gas engine technologies that will address regulatory and economic barriers.

Author(s):  Reynaldo Gonzalez

Commission Division:    Technology Systems Division - R&D, PIER (500)

Office/Program:    PIER: Public Interest Energy Research

PIER Program Area:    Transportation Research

Date Published:    September 2011

Date On Line:    09/30/2011

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