15-12-2012, 06:32 PM
CNG VEHICLES HAVE ARRIVED
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CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
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CNG Vehicles Have Arrived
CNG has grown into one of the major fuel sources used in car engines globally. In all, more than 28 CNG models are in production globally by Audi, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Peugeot, Renault, Toyota and Volkswagen. Some of the countries have taken big lead in this field; Pakistan tops the list with more than 60 percent vehicles running on CNG followed by Armenia (32 percent).
The main factors causing this rapid growth included the current energy crisis, increasing environmental awareness, and the price differentials between CNG and petrol. A look at prices will make the point more clear. In India CNG costs are at Rs. 30.00 per kg compared with Rs.67.00 per litre petrol. Although India has only 1.3 percent of its vehicles running on CNG, but New Delhi is home to the largest fleet of CNG public transportation vehicles in the World, because the use of CNG is mandated for the public transport system of New Delhi. Consumers throughout the country are following suit. Automakers are currently vying for marketing positions to further India’s efforts for CNG conversion.
What is CNG?
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline (petrol), diesel, or propane/LPG.
CNG is made by compressing natural gas (which is mainly composed of methane [CH4]), to less than 1% of the volume it occupies at standard atmospheric pressure. It is stored and distributed in hard containers at a pressure of 200–248 bar (2900–3600 psi), usually in cylindrical or spherical shapes.