Novel Spark Plugs Improve Energy Efficiency of Compressed Natural Gas Engines - Fact Sheet

Publication Number:    CEC-500-2012-FS-019

Abstract:
California’s growing population and economic demands have increased the reliance on imported petroleum for transportation use. In addition to energy security concerns, petroleumbased energy use affects climate change. Vehicles operating on compressed natural gas reduce petroleum fuel use by 99 percent and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 29 percent relative to gasoline. In California, the vast majority of compressed natural gas (CNG) engines are used in transit buses serving the public. A need exists for light‐duty vehicle natural gas engine technologies to increase market penetration of compressed natural gas vehicles. These technologies must be cost‐effective and innovative while still complying with strict emission standards set up by the California Air Resources Board.

Author(s):  Erik Stokes, Scott Applebaum

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

Office/Program:    PIER: Public Interest Energy Research

PIER Program Area:    Innovations Small Grant (EISG)

Date Published:    May 2012

Date On Line:    05/15/2012

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