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Document Number

9575

Primary Title

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: Compressed Natural Gas Transit Bus Evaluation

Author Name

K.Chandler; E.Eberts; M.Melendez

Author Affiliation

Battelle, Columbus, Ohio; Battelle, Columbus, Ohio; National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado

Published Date

04/01/2006

Detailed Publish Date

April 2006

Page Count

79

Document Type

REPORT

Abstract

The objective of this report is to provide a reasonable comparison between currently available compressed natural gas and standard diesel transit buses. The report includes operational, maintenance, and performance data for each study fleet operating from the same depot. The evaluation was conducted in 2004. Transit agencies considering use of alternative fuel and advanced propulsion technology transit buses are the primary audience for this information.

Report Number

NREL/TP-540-37626

Copyright Status

N - Not copyrighted,

Document Source

NREL/TP-540-37626

Document Owner

H