Current state and emission performance of CNG/LNG heavy-duty vehicles
report
The use of natural gas and biogas for heavy-duty road transport is gaining popularity. Apart from economic benefits and supply security, the environmental advantages are often cited. This report, with an extended Dutch summary, gives an overview of the current situation in Europe, with a focus on The Netherlands. It contains an inventory of the available and upcoming natural-gas technology for road transport. It addresses the environmental benefits and risks of a transition from diesel-fuelled heavy-duty vehicles to natural gas, specifically to LNG. Current and upcoming legislation are briefly addressed, as well as emission tests of current technology. Sweeping statements regarding the transition LNG for road transport cannot be made.
TNO Identifier
469734
Publisher
TNO
Collation
34 p.
Place of publication
Delft