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Title: Liquefied Natural Gas Vehicle Experience Of A Large Transit Fleet
Author: Russell Pentz, James P. Lewis
Source: American Gas Association 1992
Year Published: 1992
Abstract: In response to the requirement of the Texas Clean Air Legislation and the Federal Clean Air Act, the Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) evaluated the economic, environmental and operational aspects of potential alternate fuels. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) became an obvious choice for the utilization by METROS bus fleet because of: (a) weight and size of alternative fuel systems, (b) safety, (c) emissions, (d) short and long term costs, (e) domestic availability/ dependability in long term supply, (f) on-site storage capability, and (g) fuel quality. Through the mechanism of the competitive free market and entrepreneurial spirit of American industry, METRO has contracted for a long term LNG supply at very attractive prices. Although the program was initiated in response to environmental legislation, we project that LNG will also ultimately reduce operating costs. METRO is still researching LNG quality requirements, but our tentative conclusion is that a minimum of 94% methane will be required for highcompression engine applications.

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