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Document Number

10190

Primary Title

St. Louis Metro Biodiesel (B20) Transit Bus Evaluation, 12-Month Final Report

Author Name

Barnitt, R.; McCormick, R.; Lammert, M.

Author Affiliation

National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado; National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado; National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado

Published Date

07/01/2008

Detailed Publish Date

July 2008

Page Count

37

Document Type

REPORT

Abstract

The St. Louis Metro Biodiesel Transit Bus Evaluation project is being conducted to evaluate the extended in-use performance of buses operating on B20 fuel. The objective of this research project is to compare B20 and ultra-low sulfur diesel buses in terms of fuel economy, vehicle maintenance, engine performance, component wear, and lube oil performance.

Report Number

NREL/TP-540-43486

Copyright Status

N - Not copyrighted,

Document Owner

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