Posted by Indiana Ken on March 12, 2016 at 07:26:42 from (66.249.235.138):
In Reply to: Propane comeback? posted by notjustair on March 11, 2016 at 20:58:01:
I believe we will see more CNG, Propane and even
Gasoline engines going forward. Continuing emissions requirements add weight/cost to the diesel engine without an increase of efficiency. Conversely, propane, LNG and direct injection gasoline allows higher compression for increased efficiency of these engines.
Engine life is commonly attributed to the use of diesel, for fuel. However, it is more a function of engine design rather than the fuel used. A few years back I toured the CAT plant (large gas engines) in Lafayette Indiana. The tour guide stated the natural gas engines could last longer with less maintenance than a diesel.
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